HR Associations

The world’s largest association dedicated to workplace learning and performance professionals. ASTD’s members come from more than 100 countries and connect locally at more than 125 U.S. chapters and with more than 20 international partners. Members work in thousands of organizations of all sizes, in government, as independent consultants and as suppliers.

Association of Canadian Search, Employment and Staffing Services
Mississauga, ON
(905) 826-6869 Fax: (905) 826-4873
Toll-free: (888) 232-4962
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.acsess.org

A leading voice for the employment, recruitment and staffing services industry in Canada. Seeks to promote the growth of the industry by assuming a leadership role in industry licensing and regulation, co-ordinating educational programs, promoting best business practices and more.

National Capital Chapter
(613) 230-6991
President: Meredith Egan
Email: [email protected]

Toronto Chapter
(905) 566-4591
President: Don Cheevers
Email: [email protected]

Quebec Chapter
(514) 788-0599
President: Richard Dufour
Email: richard.dufour@
Website: www.globalressourceshumaines.com

Saskatchewan Chapter
(306) 778-0570
President: Blair Clark
Email: [email protected]

Calgary Chapter
(403) 291-2234
Board contact: Sheila Musgrove
Email: [email protected]

Edmonton Chapter
(780) 756-9675
President: Shelley Tobin
Email: [email protected]

British Columbia Chapter
(604) 687-5919
President: Mike Cvitkovich
Email: [email protected]

Atlantic Canada
(902) 421-1523
Board representative: Mark Peapell
Email: [email protected]

Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations (CCHRA)
Toronto, ON
(416) 363-0171 Toll-free: (866) 560-1288
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.chrp.ca

A collaborative effort of eight provincial HR associations representing the interests of more than 41,000 professionals across Canada.

Canadian Employee Relocation Council (CERC)
Toronto, ON
(416) 593-9812 Fax: (416) 593-1139
Toll-free: (866) 357-2372
Website: www.cerc.ca

Provides leadership, services and assistance to members, enabling them to effectively serve relocated families by addressing issues that impact workforce mobility both domestically and internationally.

Canadian Industrial Relations Association Université Laval
Quebec, QC
(418) 656-2468 Fax: (418) 656-7688
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cira-acri.ca

A national network dedicated to the promotion of research, discussion and education in work and industrial relations. Members include industrial relations specialists from unions and management, as well as government and universities. Membership is open to all persons and organizations with an academic or professional interest in industrial relations.

Canadian Payroll Association (CPA)
Toronto, ON
(416) 487-3380 Fax: (416) 487-3384
Toll-free: (800) 387-4693
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.payroll.ca

Representing employers’ payroll interests since 1978, through its mission of payroll leadership through advocacy and education and values of Community, professionalism and authoritative knowledge.

Canadian Pension & Benefits Institute
Montreal, QC
(514) 288-1222 Fax: (514) 288-1225
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cpbi-icra.ca

Non-profit association that provides its more than 3,500 members the opportUnity to participate in high-quality, cost-effective education and networking forums focused on the exchange of information and analysis of best practices related to pensions, employee benefits and investments, at the national and regional levels.

Atlantic Regional Council
Halifax, NS
(902) 835-0391
Regional administrator: Maria Hayes
Email: [email protected]

Quebec Regional Council
Montreal, QC
(514) 288-7272
Regional administrator: Michel Blanchette
Email: [email protected]

Ontario Regional Council
Toronto, ON
(877) 599-1414
Regional administrator: Jackie Abett
Email: [email protected]

Manitoba Regional Council
Winnipeg, MB
(204) 667-5027
Regional administrator: Joan Turnbull
Email: [email protected]

Saskatchewan Regional Council
White City, SK
(306) 757-1013
Regional administrator: Karen Lovelace
Email: [email protected]

Southern Alberta Regional Council
Calgary, AB
(403) 880-7311
Regional administrator: Jade Piraux
Email: [email protected]

Northern Alberta Regional Council
Edmonton, AB
(780) 438-3398
Regional administrator: Shelly Petovar
Email: [email protected]

Pacific Regional Council
(604) 379-1946
Email: [email protected]


Canadian Society for Training and Development (CSTD)
Toronto, ON
(416) 367-5900 Fax: (416) 367-1642
Toll-free: (866) 257-4275
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cstd.ca

A national, professional association focused on training, learning and performance in the workplace. Its goals are to: establish and maintain professional standards of competence in workplace learning and development; provide members with opportunities for advancement through innovative programs and events; and raise awareness of the workplace learning Community. Nineteen chapters across the country.

British Columbia
Vancouver – [email protected]
Vancouver Island – [email protected]

Alberta
Edmonton – [email protected]
Calgary – [email protected]
Fort McMurray – [email protected]

Manitoba
Winnipeg – [email protected]

Ontario
Durham – [email protected]
Hamilton–Niagara – [email protected]
Ottawa – [email protected]
South Central – [email protected]
South East – [email protected]
South West – [email protected]
Peel-Halton – [email protected]
Simcoe – [email protected]
Toronto – [email protected]
York Region – [email protected]

Quebec
Montreal – [email protected]

Nova Scotia
Halifax – [email protected]

Career Professionals of Canada
Toll-free: (866) 896-8768
Website: www.careerprocanada.ca
Email: [email protected]

A social networking and professional development organization for career practitioners. Its mandate is to enable Canadian career professionals to achieve their career, business and organizational development goals. Promotes quality, ethics and expertise within the industry. Offers designation, professional development and online discussion forums.

Certified Management Consultants (CMC)-Canada
Toronto, ON
(416) 860-1515 Fax: 416 860-1535
Toll-free: (800) 268-1148
Toll-free fax: (800) 662-2972
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cmc-canada.ca

A founding member of the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes, CMC-Canada administers, and its provincial institutes confer, the Certified Management Consultant (CMC) designation in Canada, which is recognized in more than 40 countries. Dedicated to advancing the management consulting profession and delivering the benefits of those efforts to the client Community. Provincial institutes in Alberta, Atlantic Canada, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan.

HR Council for the Voluntary and Non-Profit Sector
Ottawa, ON
(613) 244-8332 Fax: (613) 241-2252
Toll-free: (866) 594-8332
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hrcouncil.ca

A member of the Alliance of Sector Councils, the HR Council takes action on non-profit labour force issues and builds knowledge and understanding of the non-profit labour force. Its strategic priorities are to strengthen HR management practices, support skills development and work-related learning, build and share knowledge, promote leadership development and succession planing and foster a culture of inclusivity.

HRMS Professionals Association (HRMSP)
Toronto, ON
(416) 221-4559 Fax: (416) 495-8723
Toll-free: (866) 878-3899
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hrmsp.org

The non-profit organization’s vision is to promote networking, knowledge and competency development in human resources management systems. It offers educational programs and networking events for HRMS professionals, as well as consultants and vendors from the HR and payroll fields.

HR People & Strategy
Chicago, IL
(312) 321-6805 Fax: (312) 673-6944
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hrps.org

A global association and network of HR executives and thought leaders, HRPS serves as a forum for presenting the latest thinking and information about the HR implications of key business issues and strategic HR practices. It offers professional development programs with HR scholars, practitioners and business leaders and brings together diverse individuals to share leading-edge HR ideas, information and experiences.

Institute of Professional Management (IPM) Associations
Ottawa, ON
(613) 721-5957 Fax: (613) 721-5850
Toll-free: (888) 441-0000
Website: www.workplace.ca

IPM consists of four professional associations: Association of Professional Recruiters of Canada, Canadian Management Professionals Association, Canadian Professional Trainers Association and Canadian Association of Assessment. Full members have completed the respective accreditation programs. Associate members are HR or management consultants or service providers, or those who have not yet completed the accreditation program. Regular chapter events in major centres across Canada between September and June, including meetings, half-day workshops and conferences. Online and print journals, an information hotline and online library are other benefits of membership.

Association of Professional Recruiters of Canada
www.workplace.ca/resources/aprc_assoc.html

Develops and maintains the standards for recruitment and selection through accreditation programs and enhances the status of employment recruiters through practices and ethics.

Canadian Management Professionals Association
www.workplace.ca/resources/cmpa_assoc.html

Develops and maintains professional standards of excellence in the management of physical, financial and human resources, and expands the expertise of new and seasoned management personnel through accreditation and certificate programs.

Canadian Professional Trainers Association
www.workplace.ca/resources/cpta_assoc.htm

Develops and maintains the standards for training and developement through accreditation programs and enhances the status of trainers through practices and ethics.

Canadian Association of Assessment Specialists
www.workplace.ca/resources/caas_assoc.html

Develops and maintains professional standards for the the testing and assessment of human resources, and enhances the status of assessment specialists through practices and ethics.

International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM)
Burlington, MA
(781) 791-9488 Fax: (781) 998-8011
Toll-free: (800) 804-3983
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ihrim.org

Brings together a dynamic group of practitioners, vendors, consultants, students and faculty to share best practices and the latest trends in human resource information management technology. Educational programs, vendor fairs, roundtable discussion groups and networking events are just some of the benefits of membership. Also offers publications, professional certification, an annual conference and webinars.

International Association of Outsourcing Professionals
Poughkeepsie, NY
(845) 452-0600 Fax: (845) 452 6988
Website: www.iaop.org
Email: [email protected]

A global, standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession. With a global Community of more than 110,000 members and affiliates worldwide, IAOP is the leading professional association for organizations and individuals involved in outsourcing, offshoring and shared services. Canadian chapter in Toronto.

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP)
Brookfield, WI
Fax: (262) 786-8670
Toll-free: (888) 334-3327
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ifebp.org

A non-profit, educational organization providing information, training programs, networking opportunities, research, publications, conferences and services to the employee benefits and compensation industry in the United States and Canada. Membership includes more than 35,000 individuals.

International Personnel Management Association – Canada (IPMA)
Ottawa, ON
(613) 226-2297 Fax: (613) 226-2298
Toll-free: (888) 226-5002
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ipma-aigp.ca

A not-for-profit Canadian national HR professional association. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in human resources management. Provides HR events, training and workshops, HR certification, job opportunities, national conferences and HR awards.

Alberta & North Chapter
(867) 920-6271
Membership director: Rochelle O’Rourke
Email: [email protected]

Saskatchewan
(306) 566-2195
President: Alison Biese
Email: [email protected]

Manitoba
(204) 786-6441 ext. 220
Membership director: Mike Malyk
Email: [email protected]

Greater Toronto
(416) 327-0087
Past president: Glenn Osmond
Email: [email protected]

National Capital Region
(819) 997-5958
President: Michel Nadeau
Email: [email protected]

New Brunswick
(506) 999-2200
Membership director: Ali Eid
Email: [email protected]

Nova Scotia
(902) 424-6634
Membership director: Kim Scott
Email: [email protected]

Newfoundland/Labrador
(709) 754-3695
Membership director: Stephanie Kennedy
Email: [email protected]

International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI)
Silver Spring, MD
(301) 587-8570 Fax: (301) 587-8573
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ispi.org

Dedicated to improving productivity and performance in the workplace. Represents members throughout the U.S., Canada and 40 other countries. Annual conference, webinars, certification, books, periodicals and supporting research are some of the ways the association improves members’ proficiency and advocates the use of human performance technology.

Vancouver Chapter
Website: www.ispi-van.org
Vice-president of communications: Elizabeth Wilson-Tagoe
Email: [email protected]

North American Human Resource Management Association (NAHRMA)
(613) 726-5930
Website: www.wfpma.com/members/region/nahrma
President: Debbie Bennett
Email: [email protected]

The North American branch of the World Federation of People Management Associations (WFPMA), which represents more than 450,000 people management professionals in more than 70 national personnel associations around the world. Reports from the North American branch and a calendar of events can be accessed from the website.

Organization Development Network
Chicago, IL
(312) 321-5136 Fax: (312) 673-6836
Website: www.odnetwork.org

Committed to advancing the theory and practice of organization development. Offers targeted resources, professional and Community development and networking.

British Columbia Organizational Development Network
Vancouver, BC
(604) 682-6306
Email: [email protected]

Toronto Organizational Development Network
Toronto, ON
Website: www.todn.org
Email: [email protected]

OD Network of Ottawa-Outaouais
Ottawa, ON
(613) 749-5975
Email: [email protected]

Project Management Institute (PMI)
PMI Global Operations Center
Newton Square, PA
(610) 356-4600 Fax: (610) 482-9971
Toll-free: (855) 746-4849
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.pmi.org

More than 500,000 members in over 185 countries. Advocates the project management profession through global standards and certifications, collaborative communities, a research program and professional development.

Northern Alberta Chapter
Edmonton, AB
(780) 430-7558
Website: www.pminac.com
Contact: Sami Fahmy
Email: [email protected]

Southern Alberta Chapter
Calgary, AB
Website: www.pmisac.com
Contact: Laurel Sim
Email: [email protected]

Canadian West Coast Chapter
Vancouver, BC
Website: www.pmi.bc.ca
Contact: Alex Hamer
Email: [email protected]

Vancouver Island Chapter
Victoria, BC
(250) 474-7737
Website: www.pmivancouverisland.com
Contact: Janice Christenson
Email: [email protected]

Manitoba Chapter
Winnipeg, MB
Website: www.pmimanitoba.org
Contact: Michael Bennett
Email: [email protected]

New Brunswick Chapter
Rothesay, NB
(506) 849-3658
Website: www.pminb.ca
Contact: Tara Crossman
Email: [email protected]

Nova Scotia Chapter
Halifax, NS
(902) 470-2620 ext. 3
Website: www.pmi.ns.ca
Contact: Paul Dean
Email: [email protected]

Canada’s Technology Triangle Chapter
Kitchener, ON
Website: www.pmi-ctt.org
Contact: Marc Blanachette
Email: [email protected]

Durham Highlands Chapter
Whitby, ON
Website: www.pmi-dhc.ca
Contact: Sylvie Edwards
Email: [email protected]

Lakeshore Chapter
Mississauga, ON
(905) 501-8128
Website: www.pmi-lakeshore.org
Contact: Rishi Kumar
Email: [email protected]

Ottawa Valley Chapter
Ottawa, ON
(613) 569-6236
Website: www.pmiovoc.org
Contact: Darlene
Email: [email protected]

South Western Ontario Chapter
London, ON
(519) 636-3605
Website: www.pmiswoc.org
Contact: Danelle Peddell
Email: [email protected]

Southern Ontario Chapter
Toronto, ON
(416) 381-4058
Website: www.soc.pmi.on.ca
Contact: Shari Bricks
Email: [email protected]

Levis Chapter
Levis, QC
(418) 837-9858
Website: www.pmiquebec.qc.ca
Contact: François Lajoie
Email: [email protected]

Montreal Chapter
Montreal, QC
(514) 861-8788
Website: www.pmimontreal.org
Contact: Benoît Lalonde
Email: [email protected]

North Saskatchewan Chapter
Saskatoon, SK
(306) 975-3266
Website: www.pminorthsask.com
Contact: Aminmohamed Ahmed
Email: [email protected]

Regina/South Saskatchewan Chapter
Regina, SK
(306) 780-7943
Website: www.pmisouthsask.org
Contact: Dawn Kobayashi
Email: [email protected]

Newfoundland and Labrador Chapter
Mobile, NL
(709) 687-8828
Website: www.pminl.ca
Contact: William Jackman
Email: [email protected]

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Alexandria, VA
(703) 548-3440 Fax: (703) 535-6490
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.shrm.org

Provides education and information services, conferences and seminars, government and media representation, online services and publications to more than 250,000 members in more than 140 countries.

Strategic Capability Network (SCNetwork)
Toronto, ON
(416) 979-0114 Fax: (416) 979-0144
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.scnetwork.ca

Helps leaders throughout organizations achieve competitive strength through people by providing a forum for leading-edge thinking and practice on integrated HR management. Monthly events feature speakers on issues preoccupying today’s organizations. The approximately 500 members are senior business leaders from industry, government, non-profit groups, educational institutions and consulting firms. Primary chapters: Toronto, Calgary and London. Also affiliated with the Human Resources Planning Society (HRPS).

SCNetwork Toronto Region
(416) 979-0114 Fax: (416) 979-0114
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Daryl Oliver

SCNetwork London Region
(416) 979-0114 Fax: (416) 979-0114
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Katie Horne

SCNetwork Calgary Region
(403) 217-2989 Fax: (403) 273-6606
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Sandra Hand

SCNetwork Waterloo & Wellington Region
(416) 979-0114 Fax: (416) 979-0114
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Daryl Oliver

SCNetwork Ottawa Region
(416) 979-0114 Fax: (416) 979-0114
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Donna Eden

World Federation of People Management Associations
Alexandria, VA
(703) 535-6035
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.wfpma.com

A global network of professionals in people management, founded in 1976. Aids the development and improves the effectiveness of professional people management. Worldwide membership consists of more than 70 national human resources associations representing more than 400,000 people management professionals. Member representatives meet regularly, commission research projects, publish a quarterly newsletter and run an international congress every two years. The official languages of the members are English, French, German and Spanish.

WorldatWork
Scottsdale, AZ
(480) 922-2020 Fax: (866) 816-2962
Toll-free: (877) 951-9191
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.worldatwork.org

Providing education, conferences and research focused on global human resources issues including compensation, benefits, work-life balance and integrated total rewards to attract, motivate and retain employees. Also offers certification, online information resources, publications and networking opportunities.

Local Networks:

Calgary Total Rewards Network
Calgary, AB
(403) 766-8978
Email: [email protected]

BC Human Resource Management Association
Vancouver, BC
Website: www.bchrma.org

Ottawa Region Rewards Association
Ottawa, ON
Website: www.ottawarewards.org

Greater Toronto Area Rewards Association
Toronto, ON
Website: www.gtarewards.org

Human Resources Institute of Alberta (HRIA)
Calgary, AB
(403) 209-2420 Fax: (403) 209-2401
Toll-free: (800) 668-6125
Toll-free fax: (866) 443-1956
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hria.ca

The exclusive CHRP-granting body for the province of Alberta with more than 5,000 members. Promotes, encourages and maintains a professional standard of practice in the occupation, through the development and certification of practitioners. Works collaboratively with several regional associations to deliver co-ordinated member services, a variety of ongoing professional development activities and networking events.

Human Resources Association of Calgary
Calgary, AB
(403) 269-3303 Fax: (403) 269-1866
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hrac.org

Central Alberta Human Resources Management Association
Contact: Wendy German
Email: [email protected]

Human Resources Management Association of Edmonton
Edmonton, AB
(780) 448-3723
Email: [email protected]

Wood Buffalo Regional Chapter
Contact: Chuck Smith
Email: [email protected]

Peace Regional Human Resources Management Association
(780) 624-7088
Contact: Lindsay Grundy
Email: [email protected]

Human Resources Management Association of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, AB
(403) 320-3055
Contact: Chris Lastiwka
Email: [email protected]

BC Human Resources Management Association (BC HRMA)
Vancouver, BC
(604) 684-7228 Fax: (604) 684-3225
Toll-free: (800) 665-1961
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bchrma.org or www.hrvoice.org

The CHRP-granting body in B.C. The association is responsible for upholding industry standards and dedicated to advancing professional people practices. Offers the HR Metrics Service as well as professional learning and networking opportunities, including workshops, symposia, events and an annual conference and showcase. The more than 4,600 members include CEOs, directors of HR, consultants, educators, students, HR generalists and small-business owners.

BC HRMA Victoria Office
(250) 477-7122 Fax: (888) 886-9442
Toll-free: (866) 883-4752

BC HRMA Kelowna Office
(250) 763-3199 Fax: (250) 860-6683
Toll-free: (888) 763-3199

Central Interior Advisory Council
(888) 763-3199
Contact: Tim Read
Email: [email protected]

Coastal Vancouver Advisory Council
(604) 694-6942
Contact: Elizabeth Bonner
Email: [email protected]

Fraser Valley Advisory Council
(604) 531-5655
Contact: Debra Finlayson
Email: [email protected]

Greater Vancouver Advisory Council
(604) 531-5655
Contact: Debra Finlayson
Email: [email protected]

Northern Region Advisory Council
(888) 763-3199
Contact: Tim Read
Email: [email protected]

Southern Interior Advisory Council
(250) 763-3199
Contact: Tim Read
Email: [email protected]

Vancouver Island Region Advisory Council
(250) 477-7122
Email: [email protected]

MANITOBA

Human Resource Management Association of Manitoba (HRMAM)
Winnipeg, MB
(204) 943-2836 Fax: (204) 943-1109
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hrmam.org

Manitoba’s CHRP-granting body with more than 1,500 members. HRMAM is dedicated to facilitating and enhancing the development and organizational performance of HR professionals in the province and adding value to the organizations they serve. Member services include dinner meetings, HRmatters magazine, job bank, HR Metrics Service, conference, awards gala and more.

Human Resources Association of New Brunswick (HRANB) / Association des Ressources Humaines du Nouveau-Brunswick (ARHNB)
Saint John, NB
(506) 855-4466 Fax: (506) 855-4424
Toll-free: (888) 805-4466
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hranb.org

CHRP-granting body in New Brunswick, with chapters in Fredericton, Moncton, Saint John, Edmundston and Bathurst, the organization encourages its more than 1,000 members to develop and maintain a professional standard of knowledge and proficiency in the field of HR. Monthly membership meetings provide networking opportunities to share best practices and develop HR skills through educational seminars.

Bathurst
President: Pierre Simoneau
Email: [email protected]

Edmundston
President: Marc Theriault
Email: [email protected]

Fredericton
President: Jason Scarbro
Email: [email protected]

Moncton
President: Tina Smith
Email: [email protected]

Saint John
President: Shalene Losier
Email: [email protected]

Human Resources Professionals of Newfoundland and Labrador (HRPNL)

St. John’s, NL
(709) 689-6968
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hrpnl.ca

The CHRP-granting body in Newfoundland and Labrador, provides HR practitioners with opportunities to increase personal and professional competence and knowledge. Offers networking opportunities and encourages leadership development.

Human Resources Association of Nova Scotia (HRANS)
Halifax, NS
(902) 435-8823 Fax: (902) 453-4906
Toll-free: (800) 590-0862
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hrans.org

The CHRP-granting body in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Assists practitioners in meeting today’s HR challenges and providing opportunities to increase their personal and professional competence and knowledge. The association’s more than 1,100 members have access to professional development seminars and workshops, monthly chapter meetings and job postings. Chapters in Prince Edward Island, Cape Breton and Halifax.

Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA)
Toronto, ON
(416) 923-2324 Fax: (416) 923-7264
Toll-free: (800) 387-1311
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hrpa.ca

The CHRP-granting body in Ontario with more than 19,000 members in 28 chapters. Provides leadership and support to HR professionals, governed by a board of directors elected by the membership. Provides courses, conferences, webinars, a magazine and more.

Human Resources Professionals Association Algoma Chapter
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Membership director: Marian Brooks
(705) 945-5612
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hralgoma.ca

Barrie and District Human Resources Professionals Association
Barrie, ON
Membership director: Lotte Struwing
(705) 431-8546
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPAChapterSites/barrie

Human Resources Professionals Association - Brockville and District Chapter
Brockville, ON
Membership director: Kari Pennock
(613) 342-0371 ext. 1218
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPAChapterSites/brockville

Human Resources Professionals Association of Durham
Oshawa, ON
(905) 721-9564
Contact: Laura Davis
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPAChapterSites/Durham

Grand Valley Human Resources Professionals Association
Kitchener, ON
(519) 747-8102
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPAChapterSites/grandvalley

Human Resources Professionals Association of Grey Bruce
Hanover, ON
Membership director: Kristyn Zorzi
(519) 832-4351
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPAChapterSites/GreyBruce

Guelph and District Human Resources Professionals Association
Guelph, ON
Membership director: Diane Oosterveld
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPAChapterSites/Guelph


Human Resources Professionals Association of Halton
Halton, ON
Membership director: Maia Jones
(289) 288-2241
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPAChapterSites/Halton

Human Resources Professionals Association of Hamilton
Hamilton, ON
(905) 662-6146 Fax: (905) 662-7156
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPAChapterSites/Hamilton

Human Resources Professionals Association of Kent
(519) 436-5379
Membership director: Afaf Najjar-Tatsu
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPAChapterSites/Kent

Kingston District Human Resources Professionals Association
Kingston, ON
(613) 547-2962 Fax: (613) 547-8265
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.kdhrpa.com

Human Resources Professionals London and District
London, ON
(519) 645-7741
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hrpld.ca

Human Resources Professionals Association of Niagara
St. Catharines, ON
(416) 388-4049
Membership director: Janice Wooster
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPAChapterSites/Niagara

Human Resources Association of North Bay
North Bay, ON
Membership director: Mary Isaak
(705) 495-3259
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPAChapterSites/NorthBay

Northumberland Human Resources Professionals Association
Northumberland County, ON
Membership director: Lori Gray
(905) 885-4511, ext. 2389
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPAChapterSites/Northumberland

Human Resources Professionals Association of Northwestern Ontario
Thunder Bay, ON
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPAChaperSites/northwestern

HRPA, Ottawa Chapter
Stittsville, ON
(613) 224-6477
Contact: Annie Pizzo
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hrpaottawa.ca

Human Resources Professionals Association of Peel
Peel, ON
Membership director: Margaret McLuckie
Email: [email protected].
Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPAChapterSites/Peel

Human Resources Professionals Association of Peterborough
Peterborough, ON
Membership director: Francis Jolicoeur
(705) 748-4861, ext. 212
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPAChapterSites/Peterborough

HRPA, Quinte Chapter
Hastings and Prince Edward Counties, ON
Membership director: Maureen Rump
(613) 966-8058, ext. 1267
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPAChapterSites/Quinte

Human Resources Professionals Association of Sarnia and District
Sarnia, ON
Membership director: Melissa Scott
(519) 826-9893
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPAChapterSites/Sarnia

HRPA, Stormont Dundas and Glengarry Chapter
Cornwall, ON
Membership director: Janet St. Pierre
(613) 937-7183
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPAChapterSites/StormontDundasGlengarry

Sudbury Human Resources Professionals Association
Sudbury, ON
Membership director: Peter Bonish
(705) 673-4896
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPAChapterSites/Sudbury

Human Resources Professionals Association of Timmins and District
Timmins, ON
Membership director: Rachel Levis
(705) 647-7447, ext. 2242
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPAChapterSites/Timmins

HRPA, Toronto Chapter
Toronto, ON
Membership director: Tim Cork
(416) 972-1080
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPAChapterSites/Toronto

Human Resources Professionals of West Toronto
Toronto, ON
Membership director: Louise Kyprianou
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hrpwt.com

Human Resources Professionals Association of Windsor and District
Windsor, ON
Membership director: Gean Keating
(519) 727-1185
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPAChapterSites/Windsor

Human Resources Professionals of York Region
Aurora, ON
(416) 483-2070
Toll-free: (866) 977-9975
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hrpyr.org

Human Resources Toronto Personnel Professionals Association (TPPA)
Mississauga, ON
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hrtppa.com

Founded in 2004 with the purpose of being the recognized HR voice that advances professional excellence in Toronto. A newsletter, regular networking events, free elearning programs and an online calendar of professional development events are some of the benefits for its more than 6,000 members.

Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA)
Mississauga, ON
(905) 625-0100 Fax: (905) 625-8998
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.healthandsafetyontario.ca/IHSA

Works with employers and workers in Ontario to eliminate occupational injury and illness. It serves the aggregates, construction, electrical, natural gas, ready-mix concrete, transportation, and utilities industries. IHSA offers training programs, auditing and consulting services, and health and safety resources. *Previously known as the Construction Safety Association of Ontario, the Electrical & Utilities Safety Association of Ontario, and the Transportation Health and Safety Association of Ontario.

Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association (OMHRA)
Burlington, ON
(905) 631-7171 Fax: (905) 631-2376
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.omhra.ca

A professional association representing more than 300 human resources, personnel, labour relations and senior management professionals employed within the local public sector in Ontario. Members are employed in municipalities and local boards and commissions. They provide timely human resources advice and assistance to their respective councils, boards and commissions as well as to senior administrative management.

Public Services Health & Safety Association (PSHSA)
Toronto, ON
(416) 250-2131 Fax: (416) 250-7484
Toll-free: (877) 250-7444
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.healthandsafetyontario.ca/PSHSA

Serves Ontario’s public service sectors, including universities, colleges and school boards, municipalities, health and Community care organizations, emergency services and First Nations. Assists more than 9,000 organizations to achieve safer and healthier environments for employees. We help them to identify and reduce workplace risks and hazards to prevent injuries, illness and disease. Offers regional and on-site prevention training, risk assessment and safety consulting services, as well as a variety of training and information products.

Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS)
Mississauga, ON
(905) 614-1400 Fax: (905) 614-1414
Toll-free: (877) 494-9777
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.wsps.ca

Provides industry-specific health and safety products, training and consulting services to 154,000 businesses and 3.8 million employees in Ontario’s agricultural, manufacturing and service sectors. Offices in Guelph, London, Ottawa, Sudbury and Thunder Bay.

* Previously known as the Farm Safety Association (FSA), Industrial Accident Prevention Association (IAPA) and Ontario Service Safety Alliance (OSSA).

Workplace Safety North (WSN)
North Bay, ON
(705) 474-7233 Fax: (705) 472-5800
Toll-free: (888) 730-7821
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.healthandsafetyontario.ca/WSN

WSN provides occupational health and safety resources, training and consulting to companies involved in forestry, mining, smelting, refining, paper, printing and converting. It also serves companies in any sector across northern Ontario. * Previously known as the Mines and Aggregates Safety and Health Association, Ontario Forestry Safe Workplace Association and Pulp and Paper Health and Safety Association.

Prince Edward Island
HR professionals in Prince Edward Island are served by the P.E.I. Chapter of the Human Resources Association of Nova Scotia (see Nova Scotia listing for more information).

Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés (CRHA)
Montreal, QC
(514) 879-1636
Toll-free: (800) 214-1609
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.portailrh.org

The CHRP-granting body in Quebec with nearly 8,500 members in virtually every sector of the economy. The Ordre supports the ongoing development of HR professionals and industrial relations counsellors, and contributes to the advancement and reputation of the profession. The Ordre also grants the CIRC, the Certified Industrial Relations Counsellor.

The CHRP-granting body for the province, representing more than 1,500 practitioners from all industries and geographic areas. Annual conference, professional development and mentorship are some of the benefits of membership. The association has chapters in Regina and Saskatoon.