Memberships are for CPHR Nova Scotia only. Membership dues are based on the membership year of September 1 to August 31 each year.

Memberships are not transferable and non-refundable, however, CPHR holders may apply to have their CPHR recognized in another province (separate from membership).  See CPHR Transfers for information.

Membership Categories:

Chartered Member - $497
Chartered membership is open to individuals who have met, and continue to meet, the requirements for certification (with CPHR Nova Scotia). Chartered members have voting privileges and are eligible to serve in all Board and Committee positions.

Candidate Member - $422
Candidate Membership is open to individuals who have completed (and maintain) the requirements to be a candidate (with CPHR Nova Scotia). Candidate members have voting privileges, are eligible to serve on committees, however, are not eligible to service in Board positions.

Associate Member - $345
Associate membership is open to individuals who have an interest in, or are working in, human resources but do not meet the requirements for other categories of membership. Associate members do not have voting privileges and are not eligible to serve on the Board but are eligible to serve on some committees.


Student Member - $50 (FREE now with special promotion code: studentfree)
Student Members are individuals enrolled in two or more courses per semester in any degree or diploma program in a recognized post-secondary institution which involves courses in human resources*. Confirmation of student status is required for student membership. Student members do not have voting privileges and are not eligible to serve in Board positions but are eligible to serve on some committees.
* Excludes students in an accredited program, who can be enrolled in one or more courses and eligible for student membership.

Retired Member - $50 per year or $497 lifetime membership
A discounted member due is available to retired members. Must be retired from Human Resources practice and have been a member of the Association and has held the CPHR designation for at least five continuous years immediately prior to retirement.

There are two options pay per year a special $50 dues or pay $497 for a lifetime membership.

For information on the CPHR Retired Designation click here.

*Associate members are candidate members are eligible for new grad discount. Click here for details.

Renewal Dues Not Paid by Aug 31st

Payment of membership renewal is due by Aug 31st each year.  Payments received after Aug 31st will be subject to a $50 plus HST late fee and all access to member benefits cease until renewal is complete.

Members who do not renew within 60 days will be deemed to have not renewed. 

CPHR Holders and Candidates:  It is important to note that non-payment of dues by Aug 31st will impact the status of your CPHR (or Candidate status) as individuals with either status are required to keep all dues and fees current with the Association, which means paying dues by Aug 31st each year to remain in good standing.  It is important to note that should your CPHR  or candidate status be revoked for non-payment of dues, a CPHR status reactivation fee of $100 plus HST also applies, in addition to the late fee above.

Prorated Membership Dues
Sept 2025 to August 2026 

Note: This proration covers the full membership period ending August 31, 2026. The next proration period will be begin December 2025.

Application Fee 

A membership application (or reactivation fee) of $50 plus tax applies at the time of application/reactivation.  The application fee does not apply for student membership applications.