Why Volunteer?

CPHR Manitoba volunteers are a hard-working, fun-loving community of people who generously donate their time, energy, and creativity so that our association continues to be forward thinking and representative of Manitoba in the global HR world. Get involved today and see why so many of our members are long-term volunteers.

There are many reasons to volunteer with CPHR Manitoba:

Create lasting connections with other members
Expand your professional network
Broaden your employment skills
Be part of a positive impact within Manitoba’s HR community
Earn Continuing Professional Development hours
And more.

Descriptions of volunteer opportunities are listed below. If you are a CPHR Manitoba member, check out our Volunteer Postings page where all current volunteer opportunities are located.

Member Programs

Professional Mentorship Program

Volunteer as a Mentor in the Professional Mentorship Program. Mentors share their experience and expertise with a mentee to assist them in their career development and personal growth. The program runs from September to April each year. Applications are accepted beginning in June each year. Learn more here.

Walk and Talk Program

Volunteer as a HR professional in the Walk and Talk Program by connecting with an emerging practitioner in the HR field. This program is designed for student members and recent grads to connect one-on-one with an HR professional for a 2-hour discussion. This program is offered three times per year in Summer, Fall and Spring. Learn more here.

Committees

CPHR Manitoba has a multitude of committees that are regularly looking for new faces. Whether you are looking to share your knowledge and experience, garner new skills, or simply be part of an exciting collaboration, CPHR Manitoba would love to have you as part of our team.

Opportunities to serve on these various committees are communicated in late Spring so be sure to keep an eye on the newsletter in May.

CPHR Manitoba's current committees are as follows:

Board Committees - Board committees report directly to the Board of Directors. Click on each committee to see the Terms of Reference for that committee.

Committee Name	Brief Description (see TOR for more information)
Audit Committee	Assist the Board of Directors in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities in the following areas: Financial performance of the association; Adequacy of internal controls present in the association; Risk identification and risk mitigation strategies; Liaison with external auditors; and Other functions as may be assigned by the Board of Directors.
Awards Committee	The Awards Committee scores all nominations for the Awards Program. They recommend award recipients to the board.
Membership Committee	The Membership Committee exists to form a linkage between the Board and Members as owners. The committee seeks to understand members' varied positions on ownership issues. Committee members are CPHR ambassadors.
Professional Standards Committee	The Professional Standards Committee reviews and makes recommendations to the Board on matters relating to certification, recertification, award criteria and process. Members must be a CPHR to be appointed to this committee.
Inquiry Committee	Holds hearings on matters referred to it by the Complaints with respect to the professional conduct of investigated members.
Complaints Committee	Investigates and handles complaints about a member or former member's conduct related to the practice of the profession.

Staff Committees - Staff committees are committees that are managed and report to CPHR Manitoba staff. Click on each committee to see the Terms of Reference for that committee.

Committee Name	Brief Description (see TOR for more information)
NEW Registration Committee	Works with registrar on various registration issues and processes.
Conference Committee	Works with staff to develop the annual conference and assist in its implementation. Focus is on theme development and speaker recommendations.
Experience Assessment Committee	Committee evaluates and verifies Validation of Experience applications. Must be a CPHR for a minimum of 6 years to be appointed to this committee.
Executive Path Assessment Committee	Committee evaluates and verifies executive path assessments. Must be a CPHR for a minimum of 10 years and have held an executive level position to be appointed to this committee.
Awards Gala Nominations Committee	Works with staff to create and assist in implementing the annual HR Excellence Awards. Focus is on encouraging nominations and ticket sales.
CPD Audit Committee	The committee reviews at least 3% of CPHR members annually and verifies the accuracy of the information provided by the member. Must be a CPHR for a minimum of 6 years to be appointed to this committee.
Westman Chapter Advisory Counci l	Chapter Advisory Council works with staff to develop an annual programming plan for the Chapter and to assist in the implementation of the plan. Must be a member who lives or works in the Westman region.
Pembina Valley Chapter Advisory Council	Chapter Advisory Council works with staff to develop an annual programming plan for the Chapter and to assist in the implementation of the plan. Must be a member who lives or works in the Pembina Valley region.

Public Representatives

We seek volunteers from outside our membership to serve on our regulatory committees including the Complaints & Investigation Committee and Discipline Committee. Both committees are integral to our commitment to protect the public. These are non-member committee roles.

Please note when a complaint against a member is received, a panel (composed of a sub-group of members from the committee) is formed and assigned to the case. As such, frequency of volunteer work will vary depending on number of complaints received. Appointments are made for a three-year term and can be renewed once, for a total of 6 years of service.

Click on each committee to see the Terms of Reference for that committee.

Typically, recruitment will take place in late spring and will be posted here.

As the voice of the Human Resource profession in Manitoba, we strive to be representative of all people living in this province. We are leading by example in increasing diversity, equity and representation across our organization and creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for people of every gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, culture, belief, language, national origin, social economic status, geographic area, age, and ability.

CPHR Manitoba recognizes that individuals may face barriers that hinder their full and equal participation in the workplace, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to all employees, volunteers and applicants who are or may be disabled by one or more barriers in the workplace. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. CPHR Manitoba is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce with equitable representation of Indigenous persons, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ persons and members of other equity-seeking groups.

Applicants for committees are encouraged to indicate if they are a member of these groups.

Other Volunteer Opportunities

CPHR Manitoba also shares volunteer opportunities for other organizations. Keep an eye out in the newsletter, in our Career Centre and on our social media for board postings seeking HR professionals.

Volunteer Manitoba is a great resource for finding volunteer opportunities. Learn more about Volunteer Manitoba here.

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