Becoming an HR Professional in Canada: An Informational Session for Internationally Educated Professionals from Ukraine


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Starts:05/05/2022 10:00 AM

Ends:05/05/2022 11:00 AM

Registration Closes:05/05/2022 10:30 AM

Event Type: Webinar

1 CPD Hour(s)

Location:
ON24

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HRPA & HR Pro Members: Free

Non-Members: $30 + taxes


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HRPA stands in support of Ukraine during Russia’s war in Ukraine  

Millions of refugees from Ukraine crossed borders into neighboring countries, and many more have been forced to move inside the country. They are in need of protection and support.  

The Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET) is one of the many special measures the Government of Canada has introduced to support the people of Ukraine. It offers Ukrainians and their family members free, extended temporary status and allows them to work, study, and stay in Canada until it is safe for them to return home. 

This webinar, developed in partnership between HRPA and the Ukrainian Association of HR Professionals - HR Pro provides an opportunity for Internationally educated HR professionals to get an overview of regulations and expectations for the HR profession in Canada.  

Canadian HR Professionals will be introduced to the skills and competencies of HR talent from Ukraine and learn how creating internships and other employment opportunities for internationally trained professionals can contribute positively to their organizational culture and employee engagement. 

Learning Objectives: 

  • Help Internationally Educated Professionals understand the process of becoming HR Professionals in Canada 

  • Explain  HRPA’s role  in providing the most up-to-date tools in advancing the skills of HR Professionals 

  • Explain the process of earning the CHRP, CHRL & CHRE designations.  

  • Describe  the opportunities available for integration of Internationally Educated Professionals and the benefits of being part of HR Communities 

  • Identify skills and competencies that Ukrainian HR Professionals can bring to the Canadian Market 

Who should attend:  

  • HR Professionals who seek to learn more or provide internship opportunities to displaced people and refugees.   

  • Ukrainian Displaced people who arrive to Canada via Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel  program and who consider pursuing HR Profession 

  • Internationally Educated HR Professionals 

Speaker bio(s)
Kateryna  Kovalevska, Head of HR PRO Association in Ukraine

The main activity of the Association is focused on training programs and events of various formats and topics with the involvement of national and international experts. Association HR PRO is also an official partner of SHRM and provides the international certification SHRM CP & SCP in Ukraine, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Poland.

Kateryna has over 15 years of experience in the HR profession.

Justin  Manuel, Corporate Affairs Specialist at The Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA)

Justin Manuel currently works as the Specialist of Corporate Affairs for the Human Resources Professionals Association. In this role, Justin is responsible for governance support for many of the Association’s high-level committees, task forces and other important advisory groups providing input on the Association’s strategic direction.

Justin also manages many of the Association’s online services and digital properties, serving as the staff and member resource person for these platforms which are utilized every day by both HRPA staff and registrants.

In additional to all of that, Justin is also responsible for the coordination, recruitment, screening & retention of volunteers & student registrants.

Nathalie Moir, Manager of Regulatory Operations at the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA)

Nathalie Moir is the Manager of Regulatory Operations at HRPA within the Office of the Registrar. A main area of focus is general regulatory committee oversight, in terms of committee training, recruitment and onboarding practices, and the day-to-day operations within the HRPA’s Office of the Registrar. The breadth and depth of Nathalie’s professional level experience is from various regulatory bodies within Ontario, which has bequeathed upon her a sound understanding of regulation and governance. Specialties include: business analysis for technical solutions, dispute resolution, crisis management, coaching and mentoring, policy and process improvement, public speaking, a strong passion for providing excellent service and a commitment to exceptional quality.

Inna Tuka, Manager of Learning and Programming at the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA)

Inna is a training and development professional with 20+ years of experience in learning program design and delivery.

In 2010 Inna moved from Ukraine to Canada and since then has been part of the Learning and Professional Development team at HRPA in various roles, currently leading the program development, planning, and execution of multi-speaker, multi-session learning events.

Inna is also a Cultural Competency Coach, Certified Change Agent, Digital Events Strategist (DES), and Certified Global Dexterity Practitioner.