HRPA By the Numbers
HRPA exists to ensure that HR professionals have the tools to act as champions for positive change, leading Ontario’s workplaces into the future.
24,000
members & growing
574
HR designations granted in 2019
4,800
2019 Annual Conference attendees
202,000
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International HR Day 2022: 4 HR Experts Share Insights on the Future of HR
Learn MoreIt’s Official! HRPA is a Great Place to Work® for the Fourth Year in a Row
Learn More8 Member Benefits to Take Advantage of Today
Learn MoreInternational Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
Learn MoreMay Marks Asian Heritage Month
Learn MoreNational Day of Mourning, April 28
Learn MoreCelebrating National Volunteer Week
Learn MoreMaking Moments Matter by Humanizing Workplaces
Learn MoreEqual Pay Day
Learn MoreIs the Great Resignation Over? Not Even Close
Learn MoreAddressing the Talent Development Needs for Today and Tomorrow
Learn MoreWalking the Walk of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Workplaces
Learn MoreEmployee Monitoring: Weighing the Good and the Bad
Learn MoreHRPA Celebrates International Women’s Day
Learn MoreDesigning Meaningful, Authentic Employee Appreciation
Learn MoreSupporting Workplaces during the Crisis in Ukraine
Learn MoreBlack Mental Health Week
Learn MoreHR Professionals are in High Demand as Job Ads Rise
Learn More5 HR Professionals Share Perspectives on Black History Month
Learn MoreJoin The HRPA Mentorship Program
Learn MoreHRPA Celebrates Black History Month
Learn MoreIndigenizing Workplaces – What does it mean and how do we get started?
Learn MoreBell Let’s Talk Day 2022: A Conversation About Mental Health
Learn MoreADR Chambers’ COVID-19 Vaccination Exemption Request Program
Learn MoreAttend the Regulatory Committee Boot Camp
Learn MoreWrapping up 2021 and Looking Ahead to 2022
Learn MoreNational Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Learn MoreInternational Day of Persons with Disabilities
Learn MoreCEO Corner: An Interview with Susan Senecal, A&W CEO
Learn MoreHow to Maximize Your Hire Authority Account
Learn MoreIs the CHRL designation worth it?
Learn MoreJob Postings and Vaccine Mandates: Here’s What Employers and Jobseekers Need to Know
Learn MoreHRPA Fall Conference to Address Talent Retention and Other HR Trends
Learn MoreVirtual Hiring is Here to Stay. Here are 9 Tips for Mastering Your Next Remote Interview
Learn MoreHRPA Supports the Ontario Ministry of Labour’s Proposed “Right to Unplug After-Hours” Laws
Learn MoreCNAR Session Highlights: A Shift to Risk-Based Regulation
Learn MoreHRPA Supports Ontario Government’s Proposed Legislation to Remove Barriers for Internationally-Trained Immigrants
Learn MoreThe Great Resignation or The Great Retention?
Learn MoreHRPA Woman of Distinction Award Winner: Ashira Gobrin
Learn MoreThe HRPA Virtual Career Fair - Become an Exhibitor!
Learn MoreWhat protecting the public interest actually means for registered HR professionals
Learn MoreNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day
Learn MoreEmployers mandating COVID-19 vaccinations in the workplace. Is it legal?
Learn MoreHRPA Celebrates Gender Equality Week
Learn MoreBack-to-School: The HRPA Fall Student Events You Need to Know About
Learn MoreWe’re updating our Rules of Professional Conduct and Code of Ethics and we need your input!
Learn MoreWorkplace Spotlight: EACOM Timber Corporation
Learn MoreHRPA Celebrates Labour Day
Learn More5 Ways Your HR Resume Should Change Post-COVID
Learn MoreOntario Workforce Recovery & the Future of Work
Learn MoreHRPA Announces 2022 Exam Schedule
Learn MoreHRPA-CPHR Survey Results are In
Learn MoreHRPA Appoints Lisa Isaac to Board of Directors
Learn MoreSummer Conference helps attendees fight burnout, improve employee wellbeing
Learn MoreHR’s Role in Building a Culture of Cybersecurity
Learn MoreThe HRPA 2021 Annual Member and Student Survey Part 2: Results are in!
Learn MorePreparing for a Post-Pandemic Workforce
Learn MoreCanada Day: A Moment of Reflection
Learn MoreHRPA Recognizes National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day
Learn MoreReturn to the Workplace Safely
Learn MoreHRPA statement against the anti-Islamic hate crime in London, Ontario
Learn MoreHRPA is discontinuing the Online Academic Program
Learn MoreHRPA Celebrates Pride Month
Learn MoreHRPA statement of support + solidarity following discovery at the Kamloops Residential School
Learn MoreHRPA Announces 2021 Award of Distinction Winner
Learn MoreHRPA 2020 Annual Report
Learn MoreSpotlight on Asian Heritage Month
Learn MoreThe HRPA 2021 Annual Member Survey Part 1: Results are in!
Learn MoreHRPA Summer Conference will help organizations re-open safely
Learn MoreTackling a Toxic Work Culture
Learn MoreMental Health in the Workplace
Learn MoreHRPA Awarded Great Place to Work Certification for Third Year in a Row
Learn MoreHow to Support Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Learn MoreCelebrating National Volunteer Week!
Learn More5 Tips for Upgrading Your Attraction and Retention Strategies
Learn MoreTotal Rewards Micro-Conference: Event Recap & Highlights
Learn MoreHRPA Board Appointment
Learn MoreHRPA Releases the 2020 HR Trends Survey Results
Learn MoreStudents Put Their HR Skills to the Test in Student Case Competition: 2021 Winners Announced
Learn MoreHow HR Professionals Can Help Address Anti-Asian Racism
Learn MoreDemystifying Professional Regulation
Learn MoreHRPA Board of Directors Election Results
Learn MoreThe HRPA Recognizes International Women's Day
Learn More4 Tips for Creating a Culture of Appreciation
Learn MoreWhy Black Mental Health Day is Important
Learn MoreThe HRPA Recognizes Black History Month
Learn MoreCall for Regulatory Committee Volunteers
Attend the Regulatory Committee Boot Camp…
Learn MoreCompassionate Leadership in Crisis
An Interview with Corus Entertainment…
Learn MoreHRPA Delivers Inspirational Conference Online
Learn MoreHRPA 2021 Board of Directors Election
Learn MoreHow to Navigate Turbulent Times – An interview with Sunwing
Learn MoreHRPA awarded place on the 2020 List of Best Workplaces™ Managed by Women
Learn MoreUrgency to Implement Diversity & Inclusion Within Ontario Business, say HRPA Members
Learn MoreHRPA + Diversio to Launch Diversity & Inclusion Report and D&I Tools
Learn MoreThe Role of Risk + Harm in the Evolution of HR
Learn More“BETTER HR MAKES BUSINESS BETTER”: HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES NEW BRAND"
Learn MoreRevealing HRPA’s New Brand Identity and Purpose
Learn MoreThe New Normal Will Require a Total Reset in HR Practices and Policies According to HRPA Survey
Learn MoreHRPA Survey Results Provide Rare View into What Ontario HR Professionals Faced + What’s to Come with COVID-19
Learn MoreHRPA Congratulates 2020 Awards of Distinction Winners
Learn MoreHR Profession Transforming for the New World of Work
Learn MoreMedia Advisory - HRPA2020 Annual Conference and Trade Show: Power Up HR
Learn MoreLeading Influencer Yassmin Abdel-Magied announced as Keynote Speaker at HRPA2020: Canada’s largest HR Conference and Tradeshow in Toronto
Learn MoreHRPA releases its 2018 Ontario election platform focused on enhancing educational capacities and reforming the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal
Learn MoreStand-alone policies are essential to preventing sexual harassment in the workplace: HRPA
Learn MoreHRPA Announces Louise Taylor Green as new CEO
Learn More71% of employers are not prepared for the legalization of marijuana, according to HRPA, Business of Cannabis and Public Services Health & Safety Association survey
Learn MoreInternational HR Day 2022: 4 HR Experts Share Insights on the Future of HR
Learn MoreIt’s Official! HRPA is a Great Place to Work® for the Fourth Year in a Row
Learn More8 Member Benefits to Take Advantage of Today
Learn MoreInternational Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
Learn MoreMay Marks Asian Heritage Month
Learn MoreNational Day of Mourning, April 28
Learn MoreCelebrating National Volunteer Week
Learn MoreMaking Moments Matter by Humanizing Workplaces
Learn MoreEqual Pay Day
Learn MoreIs the Great Resignation Over? Not Even Close
Learn MoreAddressing the Talent Development Needs for Today and Tomorrow
Learn MoreWalking the Walk of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Workplaces
Learn MoreEmployee Monitoring: Weighing the Good and the Bad
Learn MoreHRPA Celebrates International Women’s Day
Learn MoreDesigning Meaningful, Authentic Employee Appreciation
Learn MoreSupporting Workplaces during the Crisis in Ukraine
Learn MoreBlack Mental Health Week
Learn MoreHR Professionals are in High Demand as Job Ads Rise
Learn More5 HR Professionals Share Perspectives on Black History Month
Learn MoreJoin The HRPA Mentorship Program
Learn MoreHRPA Celebrates Black History Month
Learn MoreIndigenizing Workplaces – What does it mean and how do we get started?
Learn MoreBell Let’s Talk Day 2022: A Conversation About Mental Health
Learn MoreADR Chambers’ COVID-19 Vaccination Exemption Request Program
Learn MoreAttend the Regulatory Committee Boot Camp
Learn MoreWrapping up 2021 and Looking Ahead to 2022
Learn MoreNational Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Learn MoreInternational Day of Persons with Disabilities
Learn MoreCEO Corner: An Interview with Susan Senecal, A&W CEO
Learn MoreHow to Maximize Your Hire Authority Account
Learn MoreIs the CHRL designation worth it?
Learn MoreJob Postings and Vaccine Mandates: Here’s What Employers and Jobseekers Need to Know
Learn MoreHRPA Fall Conference to Address Talent Retention and Other HR Trends
Learn MoreVirtual Hiring is Here to Stay. Here are 9 Tips for Mastering Your Next Remote Interview
Learn MoreHRPA Supports the Ontario Ministry of Labour’s Proposed “Right to Unplug After-Hours” Laws
Learn MoreCNAR Session Highlights: A Shift to Risk-Based Regulation
Learn MoreHRPA Supports Ontario Government’s Proposed Legislation to Remove Barriers for Internationally-Trained Immigrants
Learn MoreThe Great Resignation or The Great Retention?
Learn MoreHRPA Woman of Distinction Award Winner: Ashira Gobrin
Learn MoreThe HRPA Virtual Career Fair - Become an Exhibitor!
Learn MoreWhat protecting the public interest actually means for registered HR professionals
Learn MoreNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day
Learn MoreEmployers mandating COVID-19 vaccinations in the workplace. Is it legal?
Learn MoreHRPA Celebrates Gender Equality Week
Learn MoreBack-to-School: The HRPA Fall Student Events You Need to Know About
Learn MoreWe’re updating our Rules of Professional Conduct and Code of Ethics and we need your input!
Learn MoreWorkplace Spotlight: EACOM Timber Corporation
Learn MoreHRPA Celebrates Labour Day
Learn More5 Ways Your HR Resume Should Change Post-COVID
Learn MoreOntario Workforce Recovery & the Future of Work
Learn MoreHRPA Announces 2022 Exam Schedule
Learn MoreHRPA-CPHR Survey Results are In
Learn MoreHRPA Appoints Lisa Isaac to Board of Directors
Learn MoreSummer Conference helps attendees fight burnout, improve employee wellbeing
Learn MoreHR’s Role in Building a Culture of Cybersecurity
Learn MoreThe HRPA 2021 Annual Member and Student Survey Part 2: Results are in!
Learn MorePreparing for a Post-Pandemic Workforce
Learn MoreCanada Day: A Moment of Reflection
Learn MoreHRPA Recognizes National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day
Learn MoreReturn to the Workplace Safely
Learn MoreHRPA statement against the anti-Islamic hate crime in London, Ontario
Learn MoreHRPA is discontinuing the Online Academic Program
Learn MoreHRPA Celebrates Pride Month
Learn MoreHRPA statement of support + solidarity following discovery at the Kamloops Residential School
Learn MoreHRPA Announces 2021 Award of Distinction Winner
Learn MoreHRPA 2020 Annual Report
Learn MoreSpotlight on Asian Heritage Month
Learn MoreThe HRPA 2021 Annual Member Survey Part 1: Results are in!
Learn MoreHRPA Summer Conference will help organizations re-open safely
Learn MoreTackling a Toxic Work Culture
Learn MoreMental Health in the Workplace
Learn MoreHRPA Awarded Great Place to Work Certification for Third Year in a Row
Learn MoreHow to Support Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Learn MoreCelebrating National Volunteer Week!
Learn More5 Tips for Upgrading Your Attraction and Retention Strategies
Learn MoreTotal Rewards Micro-Conference: Event Recap & Highlights
Learn MoreHRPA Board Appointment
Learn MoreHRPA Releases the 2020 HR Trends Survey Results
Learn MoreStudents Put Their HR Skills to the Test in Student Case Competition: 2021 Winners Announced
Learn MoreHow HR Professionals Can Help Address Anti-Asian Racism
Learn MoreDemystifying Professional Regulation
Learn MoreHRPA Board of Directors Election Results
Learn MoreThe HRPA Recognizes International Women's Day
Learn More4 Tips for Creating a Culture of Appreciation
Learn MoreWhy Black Mental Health Day is Important
Learn MoreThe HRPA Recognizes Black History Month
Learn MoreCall for Regulatory Committee Volunteers
Attend the Regulatory Committee Boot Camp…
Learn MoreCompassionate Leadership in Crisis
An Interview with Corus Entertainment…
Learn MoreHRPA Delivers Inspirational Conference Online
Learn MoreHRPA 2021 Board of Directors Election
Learn MoreHow to Navigate Turbulent Times – An interview with Sunwing
Learn MoreHRPA awarded place on the 2020 List of Best Workplaces™ Managed by Women
Learn MoreUrgency to Implement Diversity & Inclusion Within Ontario Business, say HRPA Members
Learn MoreHRPA + Diversio to Launch Diversity & Inclusion Report and D&I Tools
Learn MoreThe Role of Risk + Harm in the Evolution of HR
Learn More“BETTER HR MAKES BUSINESS BETTER”: HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES NEW BRAND"
Learn MoreRevealing HRPA’s New Brand Identity and Purpose
Learn MoreThe New Normal Will Require a Total Reset in HR Practices and Policies According to HRPA Survey
Learn MoreHRPA Survey Results Provide Rare View into What Ontario HR Professionals Faced + What’s to Come with COVID-19
Learn MoreHRPA Congratulates 2020 Awards of Distinction Winners
Learn MoreHR Profession Transforming for the New World of Work
Learn MoreMedia Advisory - HRPA2020 Annual Conference and Trade Show: Power Up HR
Learn MoreLeading Influencer Yassmin Abdel-Magied announced as Keynote Speaker at HRPA2020: Canada’s largest HR Conference and Tradeshow in Toronto
Learn MoreHRPA releases its 2018 Ontario election platform focused on enhancing educational capacities and reforming the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal
Learn MoreStand-alone policies are essential to preventing sexual harassment in the workplace: HRPA
Learn MoreHRPA Announces Louise Taylor Green as new CEO
Learn More71% of employers are not prepared for the legalization of marijuana, according to HRPA, Business of Cannabis and Public Services Health & Safety Association survey
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HRPA Events
Keep up to date with the latest HRPA events.
May25
York: Networking Essentials for HR Professionals
Effective networking is a fundamental competency that all business professionals need. As HR practitioners, our advice & guidance must be...
Learn MoreMay26
Indigenous Career Development and Experiences: On-boarding Indigenous Employees
Indigenous Inclusion Thought Leadership Series: Webinar on May 26, 2022, 1 PM EST On-boarding Indigenous employees
Learn MoreMay30
Workplace Investigations Training and Certificate Program -Full
Please note: Lawyers in private practice who are not members of HRPA are not eligible to participate in this program....
Learn MoreJun02
Durham Chapter: Annual Law Update with Hicks Morley and Associates
HRPA's Durham Chapter is pleased to be hosting our annual Law update. For a third time, we are excited to...
Learn MoreJun07
Labour Relations Certificate Program
Navigating the complexities of the collective bargaining landscape can be challenging and, for those who have experience working in...
Learn MoreJun07
Master Class: Supporting Employee Well-Being
The pandemic has led more and more organizations to realize that employee well-being is critical to the success of a...
Learn MoreJun08
Live Webinar: HRPA's Quarterly Legal Updates - Summer 2022
To Register for all 4 Webinars CLICK HERE Register for upcoming individual sessions here: Winter 2021 - December 8, 2021 Spring...
Learn MoreJun08
Peel: Career Discussion Group: Unique HR Career Panel Discussion
A panel discussion with HR members who currently have a career that is considered a unique HR career. Learning Objectives:...
Learn MoreJun09
Chatham-Kent: The Emotionally Intelligent HR Professional - Enhancing HR's Effectiveness as a Strategic Business Partner
If you want to fast track your career success, join Fiorella Callocchia for this fast-paced webinar where we will share...
Learn MoreJun13
Barrie and District: Spring Social - Planter Making
The Barrie and District Chapter is pleased to host our Spring Social on June 13th. During this virtual event you...
Learn MoreJun15
Knowledge Bank: Mind Tools for Business Information Session
Mind Tools for Business offers a library of bitesize content which can be accessed and utilized within the flow of...
Learn MoreJun15
London: Tour and Dinner at 100 Kellogg Lane
We are excited to welcome our members back for our very first in-person event! Join us for a fun evening...
Learn MoreJun16
Guelph and District: How to Maintain Pay Equity in a Practical Sense
The Ontario Pay Equity Act (the Act) of Ontario was passed effective January 1, 1988, by all political parties to...
Learn MoreJun22
Durham: Wrestling the Bear: Lessons Learned in 40 years in HR/LR
An HRM Perspective from someone who has lived through the evolution and progression of HR Professional Practice. Insight into what...
Learn MoreJun23
York Region: The Great Resignation or The Great Realignment?
Although Canada has yet to be impacted as severely by the ‘Great Resignation’ compared to our US counterparts, recent data...
Learn MoreJun23
Grand Valley: HR Thriving - Building Resilience in You + Your Organization
The global pandemic created incredible new demands that impacted organizations and required HR professionals to function under not only new,...
Learn MoreJul05
Project Management Fundamentals for HR Professionals
HRPA in partnership with PMI Toronto is pleased to deliver this LIVE and instructor-led project management course, tailored to HR...
Learn MoreJul11
Workplace Investigations Training and Certificate Program
Please note: Lawyers in private practice who are not members of HRPA are not eligible to participate in this program....
Learn MoreJul19
Navigating the Employment Standards Act
Additional Information To determine if your company qualifies to have the costs of this program covered through a grant, click here....
Learn MoreJul26
Summer Conference - Unlocking Human Potential: Empowering Talent, Prioritizing Wellness, Strengthening Organizations
Unlocking Human Potential: Empowering Talent, Prioritizing Wellness, Strengthening Organizations Creating stronger workplaces and being mindful of employee expectations demands that...
Learn MoreAug04
Academy to Innovate HR (AIHR) Info Session: Developing Competencies in HR
When it comes to upskilling, HR has often focused on creating learning journeys for the business while forgetting its own...
Learn MoreAug09
Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program
This program is created in partnership with: In the wake of rising and persisting social movements like #MeToo, Black Lives...
Learn MoreAug09
A Complete Guide to Employment Law
A Complete Guide to Employment Law is a comprehensive program that provides HR professionals with the tools to protect their...
Learn MoreSep12
Pay Equity Certificate
This program will be delivered via ZOOM: Module 1: The Ontario Pay Equity Act: Introduction and Enforcement Monday, September 12: ...
Learn MoreSep12
004_ Workplace Investigations Training and Certificate Program_September 12, 15, 19, 22, 2022
Please note: Lawyers in private practice who are not members of HRPA are not eligible to participate in this program....
Learn MoreSep14
Sep14
Project Management Fundamentals for HR Professionals
HRPA in partnership with PMI Toronto is pleased to deliver this LIVE and instructor-led project management course, tailored to HR...
Learn MoreSep21
Live Webinar: HRPA's Quarterly Legal Updates - Fall 2022
To Register for all 4 Webinars CLICK HERE Register for upcoming individual sessions here: Winter 2021 - December 8, 2021 Spring...
Learn MoreSep21
Thousand Islands Chapter: Wiping Up The Mess of COVID (With Little To No Use of Toilet Paper)
The world has changed due to COVID and along with it the workplace has also changed immensely. The mental health...
Learn MoreSep21
Peterborough: Culture Hacking
Culture is one of the main buzzwords in business today. Progressive companies are starting to take a critical look at...
Learn MoreOct04
Canadian Benefits Certificate Program
The Key to Attract and Retain Key Talent! Gain a clear understanding of Canadian Group Benefits. Benefits form an important...
Learn MoreOct13
Durham: Executive Thinking - Influence Outcomes by Understanding the Business
HR practitioners, at any level, can influence the decisions that affect a company’s most important asset – the people. In...
Learn MoreOct18
Conflict Resolution: Difficult Conversations
Conflict in the workplace is inevitable. This session will enhance your confidence and ability to manage workplace conflict, deal with...
Learn MoreOct18
Change Leadership Masterclass for HR Professionals
What Human Resource professional is not involved with change? HR work lies at the critical intersection of business and people....
Learn MoreOct19
York Region: Coaching in the Evolving Work Space – Teams, Hybrid and other strategies
Teams are often referred to as the “engine of business”. What helps teams thrive, today’s evolving workspace – where it...
Learn MoreOct24
Canadian Pensions Certificate Program
Pensions and retirement savings used to be a relatively straightforward area for HR professionals. Not anymore. While still a very...
Learn MoreNov07
Workplace Investigations Training and Certificate Program
Please note: Lawyers in private practice who are not members of HRPA are not eligible to participate in this program....
Learn MoreNov08
Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program
This program is created in partnership with: In the wake of rising and persisting social movements like #MeToo, Black Lives...
Learn MoreNov16
York Region: "Bring it on... Strategies to Create a Positive Workplace"
The complexities of today’s workplace demands that we be effective and intuitive communicators. This interactive presentation offers strategies to enhance...
Learn MoreNov16
Project Management Fundamentals for HR Professionals
HRPA in partnership with PMI Toronto is pleased to deliver this LIVE and instructor-led project management course, tailored to HR...
Learn MoreNov16
Peterborough: Managing Anxiety in the Workplace
Stress is sometimes the first indicator for employees that leads to missed workdays, poor performance and lower morale. When the...
Learn MoreNov30
Thousand Islands Chapter: Wrestling the Bear: Lessons Learned in 40 years in HR/LR
An HRM Perspective from someone who has lived through the evolution and progression of HR Professional Practice. Insight into what...
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