Becoming a Member

What are the benefits of being a CPHR Nova Scotia member?

• Check out our member benefits here.

Do I have to be an HR professional to join?

• You do not have to be an HR professional to join. In addition to HR professionals, our membership includes consultants, lawyers, instructors, students and professionals from a variety of disciplines.

How do I sign up for membership?

• To sign up for membership, click here. Once you have created an online profile and submitted payment, we will review your account for approval. Approval takes no longer than 1-2 business days.

How can I request my employer to pay my membership dues?

• When checking out on the payment page, select the 'Bill Me' option to have an invoice automatically emailed to you.
  Need to convince your supervisor for PD or membership funding? Check out this template to help you

Is there a membership discount for students?

• A student member rate is available to full-time students enrolled in an undergraduate program. Applications for student membership must include proof of enrolment. 

What is considered proof of enrolment?

• We require an unofficial transcript, letter or copy of your course schedule from your school confirming your current registration in the educational institution. All documentation must include your name as well as the program and course details.

Do you have to be a member to attend our events?

• No, you do not have to be a member, however, members receive discounts in the form of member pricing on our events, workshops and webinars.

Does CPHR Nova Scotia offer consulting services or provide HR advice?

• No, CPHR Nova Scotia does not offer consulting services or HR advice to its members. We have a section on our website dedicated to providing various resources and news, as well as our HR Toolkit.

Maintaining my Membership

When does my membership come up for renewal?

• Our membership year runs September 1 to August 31.

How do I renew my membership?

• You can renew your membership through 'Manage Profile - Membership' in your online profile. Check out our step by step instructions here.

How do I make changes to my online profile?

• Log in and click on 'Manage Profile' and then click on 'Edit Bio'.

Where can I find my CPHR Nova Scotia payment invoices?

• Log in and click on 'Manage Profile' and then click on 'Invoices'.

I am moving. Can I transfer my membership to another HR association?

• Your membership is NOT transferable across provincial associations. However, your CPHR status can be transferred to your membership with another provincial association.

Can an employer transfer a membership from one employee to another?

• No. Membership is completed on an individual basis and cannot be transferred between individuals.

Can you verify information about a member?

• CPHR Nova Scotia does not give out information about its members. Members have access to each other's contact information via the online member directory, although they are strictly forbidden from using this information for marketing purposes.

• Yes. To remain designated as a CPHR or CPHR Candidate, you must maintain membership in good standing with CPHR Nova Scotia. You can find more information about the requirements for maintaining your designation here.