The Validation of Experience (VOE) Assessment is the final formal step in earning the CPHR designation. CPHR Candidates have 10 years to complete the VOE after passing the National Knowledge Exam (NKE) or NKE Waiver.

Requirements to Pass the VOE

The number of years experience required is based on the level of education as listed below. Experience must be obtained within the last 10 years from the VOE submission deadline.

• Applicants must successfully demonstrate a minimum of 8 examples where HR work is at the advisory HR level and aligned to the HR competencies. Provide no more than 12 examples
• Membership in good standing with CPHR Saskatchewan
• Agree to abide by the CPHR Saskatchewan’s Code of Ethics & Standards of Professional Conduct

Competencies

HR Competencies

The HR Specific Competencies are capabilities that define an HR professional. They are categorized into 9 HR Competency Areas which in turn comprise 49 HR Specific Competencies. Please refer to Appendix 1 in the CPHR Competency Framework. 

VOE Applications will be assessed by providing examples of work aligned to the HR competencies. Examples provided must be described using the STAR Method. 

General Competencies

The General Competencies include capabilities that an HR professional should possess to operate successfully in their professional practice and are not specific to the HR profession. They are categorized into 12 General Competency Areas which in turn comprise 48 General Competencies. The Validation of Experience does not require examples of a Candidate’s work aligned to the General Competencies.

VOE Handbook, Application, & Competency Framework

It is strongly encouraged that the VOE Handbook is read before one starts to complete their VOE Application.

• VOE Handbook
• VOE Application
• CPHR Competency Framework

Documents Required to Submit Your VOE Application

A) Transcripts/ International Assessment Reports 

Request transcripts be sent through your post-secondary educational institution within Canada using MyCreds. CPHR Saskatchewan is a recognized Receiver within the MyCreds national network. To securely share your transcripts, simply choose the 'Organisation' option when setting-up your share in MyCreds and type in CPHR Saskatchewan. No need to send again if on file.

Education received outside Canada needs to be assessed through one of two organizations with evaluation reports sent directly to CPHR Saskatchewan from the organizations below: 

• World Education Services (WES)
• International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

Transcripts and/or international assessment reports must be received prior to the VOE being assessed. Information can be sent by email to info@cphrsk.ca or mailed to:

CPHR Saskatchewan
#210-3501 8th Street East
Saskatoon, SK S7H 0W5

B) VOE Application Package
Applicants are required to submit the following documents for assessment:

1. Completed VOE Application in a PDF file.
2. Current chronological resume in a PDF file.
3. Job description(s) in a PDF file for positions listed in the application. 

If unable to submit Employer job descriptions, applicants may create them and have the supervisor of that role sign and date the document on their organizational letterhead. 

Submission Deadlines
There are 3 submission deadlines annually. Applications must be submitted by 9:00am on:

• April 30
• August 30
• November 30
  

It is recommended to have the Application submitted a few weeks prior to the deadline in case the Application requires additional information.

Applicants must complete the application in full as per the outlined instructions and format. Applications are reviewed by the Professional Standards Manager for completeness before being forwarded to the Assessors for review. If the Application is considered incomplete on the day of the submission deadline, the Application may not be considered until it is complete with the required information. The Application may be moved to the next submission period once completed. Please note that applications will not be presented to the Assessors for review if not completed in full in the required format by the deadline date.

Documents received after the VOE submission deadline will not be reviewed within that submission period, unless otherwise approved by CPHR Saskatchewan.

Fees 

CPHR VOE Application Fee - $150.00
The application fee is non-refundable and payable the first time the application is submitted.  

CPHR Validation of Experience Assessment Completion Fee -  $400.00
This fee is payable upon successful completion of the VOE requirement