Human Resource Management (Optional Co-Op)

In an increasingly complex working environment, the services of a competent human resources professional are highly valued. Thriving organizations employ these practitioners to manage their most important resource: the people who make things happen. The optional co-op stream includes one co-op work term. Courses in this program are based on the Human Resource Professionals Association (HRPA) competency framework and meet the academic requirements for the HRPA designation. Interested in taking this program on a part-time basis? It’s possible to complete this program while still working full-time and fulfilling your other commitments.

What You’ll Learn

• Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of employee recruitment, selection, and retention plans and processes.
• Administer and contribute to the design and evaluation of the performance management program.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate employee orientation, training, and development programs.
• Facilitate and support effective employee and labour relations in both non- union and union environments.
• Research and support the development and communication of the organization’s total compensation plan.
• Collaborate with others, in the development, implementation, and evaluation of organizational health and safety policies and practices.
• Research and analyze information needs and apply current and emerging information technologies to support the human resources function.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate organizational development strategies aimed at promoting organizational effectiveness.
• Present and evaluate communication messages and processes related to the human resources function of the organization.
• Manage own professional development and provide leadership to others in the achievement of ongoing competence in human resources professional practice.
• Facilitate and communicate the human resources component of the organization’s business plan.
• Conduct research, produce reports, and recommend changes in human resources practices.