The Validation of Experience (VOE) assessment is a formal step in earning the CPHR designation.

The CPHR experience requirement is established in compliance with the national guidelines of CPHR Canada. The experience requirement was established as an eligibility requirement to ensure that candidates have, at minimum, demonstrated the experience and capability at the Advisory HR level for the requisite length of time.

HR practitioners can work toward the Experience Assessment in any sector of the economy: industry, government, public practice, professional associations, education, healthcare, or not-for-profits - essentially anywhere that has a human resources function.

Requirements to Pass the VOE

The following is a list of the requirements for passing the Validation of Experience (VOE) assessment:

Applicants must:

1. Be a members in good standing with CPHR Manitoba.

2. Demonstrate they have acquired the necessary type and number of years of HR experience within a set time frame. Experience must be within the past 10 years from the VOE submission deadline. The number of years being dependent on level of education. See chart below for more information.

• Applicants with a degree need 3 years' work experience

• Applicants with a diploma need 4 years’ work experience

• Applicants with a Certificate need 5 years’ work experience

• Applicants without a degree/diploma/certificate need 8 years’ work experience

3. The majority of the work, 51% or more, must be HR work. If a position is less than 51% HR, this experience will not be credited towards the years of experience required to pass the VOE.

4. Demonstrate proficiency in application of HR specific competencies through a minimum of 8 successful examples of work experience using the STAR method.

5. Applicants must agree to abide by the CPHR Manitoba’s Code of Ethics & Rules of Professional Conduct.

For the Executive Path (10-year requirement): applicants must also hold or have held an executive level role.

Information sessions

Information sessions are held multiple times each year to assist you in completing your Validation of Experience. For dates, please visit our Calendar of Events.

Experience Requirement Criteria Based On Your Path

Not sure which path applies to you? Learn more about the requirements of each route here.

Employer Verification

This application will need to be validated by your current employer.  

Fees

Review fee: $150 (+ tax) click here
Certification fee: $400 (+ tax) payable upon successful review if already a CPHR Candidate 
*Administration fee: $50

• These fees are non-refundable;
• The review fee is required every time an application is made.

*The administration fee is only applicable to those who were not already a CPHR Candidate prior to applying for the VOE. In order to maintain your Candidate status, you must remain a member in good standing with CPHR Manitoba.

Appeals

Appeals must be sent to the CPHR Registrar within 30 days of receiving the decision of the committee. Appeals should not be construed as a second opinion. Appeals will be considered on the grounds of denial of natural justice or deficiencies in the decision. The fact that the VOE Assessment Committee’s decision was not the one hoped for is not grounds for appeal. Registrar approved appeals will be reviewed by the CPHR Manitoba Board of Directors.

Contact/Apply

If you have any questions about the Validation of Experience (VOE) or would like to submit your application, please contact:

Kaylee Klaprat

Standards and Membership Manager

kaylee@cphrmb.ca