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
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.
Annual Intakes
There are two annual application intakes each year:Complete applications must be submitted before or on the submission deadline in order to be reviewed. Any incomplete applications will not be accepted and must wait until the following intake.
Resources
Please refer to the Validation of Experience Handbook and CPHR Competency Framework found on our website here.Information Sessions
Information sessions are held multiple times each year to assist you in completing your Validation of Experience. If you have not yet attended a session or would like a refresher prior to submitting your application, please visit our Calendar of Events.Fees
Review fee: $150 (+ tax) click hereCertification 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.
Contact
If you have any questions about the Validation of Experience (VOE), please contact:Kaylee Klaprat
Standards and Membership Manager
kaylee@cphrmb.ca
Process
1. Register
Click on the "Register" link and complete and submit the registration form.
2. Login
Login to the award with your email and password.
3. Create
Create your online application.
4. Save
During the Call for Applications period, your application can be saved as DRAFT until all the required information is completed and attachments uploaded. As each section is complete, you will see a 
appear in the category tab when the application is saved. At any time, you can download and print your application by clicking on the 
icon in the Application Summary section.
5. Submit
On completion, save your Application as FINAL. Download and print a copy of your application for your records by clicking on the icon in the Application Summary section in the right column.
Complete applications must be submitted before or on the submission deadline in order to be reviewed. Any incomplete applications will not be accepted and must wait until the following intake.
Note: If an update is required prior to the Call for Applications period, you can make the update and resave as FINAL.
If you require assistance or additional information, please contact the Program Administrator.
Key Dates
Contact Us
CPHR Manitoba1810-275 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba / R3B 2B3
Phone: 204.943.2836
Email: hello@cphrmb.ca
