New Member Orientation

Welcome aboard!

Thank you for joining the Human Resource Association of New Brunswick. We are happy to have you as one of our newest members. We know you probably have some questions - and are anxious to attend a meeting - so below is some information that you may find useful.

HRANB: Our Purpose and Mandate

The Human Resources Association of New Brunswick was established in October 1996 to meet the needs of HR professionals in our province for their growth and recognition. Our purpose is to promote and encourage members to develop and maintain a professional standard of knowledge and proficiency in our occupational field.

The association's mandate includes attaining recognition as a resource on employment issues, as well as promoting and gaining acceptance of the Human Resources field for the distinct body of knowledge it provides in business.

Code of Ethics

As a member, you'll be expected to conduct yourself according to our profession's Code of Ethics.

Preamble:

As HR practitioners in the following categories –

• Certified Human Resources Professionals,
• CHRP Candidates, or
• CHRP Exam Registrants,

we commit to abide by all requirements of the Code of Ethics of the Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations (CCHRA), as listed in this document. (Where provincial codes are legislated, those will prevail.)

Competence
Maintain competence in carrying out professional responsibilities and provide services in an honest and diligent manner.

Ensure that activities engaged in are within the limits of one’s knowledge, experience and skill.

When providing services outside one’s level of competence, or the profession, the necessary assistance must be sought so as not to compromise professional responsibility.

Legal Requirements
Adhere to any statutory acts, regulation or by-laws which relate to the field of Human Resources Management, as well as all civil and criminal laws, regulations and statutes that apply in one’s jurisdiction.

Not knowingly or otherwise engage in or condone any activity or attempt to circumvent the clear intention of the law.

Dignity in the Workplace
Support, promote and apply the principles of human rights, equity, dignity and respect in the workplace, within the profession and in society as a whole.

Balancing Interests
Strive to balance organizational and employee needs and interests in the practice of the profession.

Confidentiality
Hold in strict confidence all confidential information acquired in the course of the performance of one’s duties, and not divulge confidential information unless required by law and/or where serious harm is imminent.

Conflict of Interest
Either avoid or disclose a potential conflict of interest that might influence or might be perceived to influence personal actions or judgments.

Professional Growth and Support of Other Professionals
Maintain personal and professional growth in Human Resources Management by engaging in activities that enhance the credibility and value of the profession.

Enforcement
The Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations works collaboratively with its Member Associations to develop and enforce high standards of ethical practice among all its members.

HRANB - Benefits of Membership

There are many benefits to joining the HRANB. Besides getting discounted rates at events, you'll also be able to network with HR professionals throughout New Brunswick at our fun and educational meetings and conferences, keep up with the latest HR developments and trends, and learn about HR job opportunities throughout Atlantic Canada.

In addition, in order to obtain your Certified Human Resources Professional designation, you must be a member of the HRANB.

Our Meetings

Each of our five Chapters is required to have at least three meetings each year. However, three of our chapters (Fredericton, Moncton, and Saint John) usually have monthly meetings, September through June.

At these meetings, you will get a chance to network with other HR professionals, and learn more about topics of interest to the HR community. Previous meeting topics have included:

• Coaching Employees to Success
• Not So Basic Instincts: Surprising Sources of Employers' Liability Under the Human Rights Act
• Compensation and Pension Trends: Income Before, During and After Employment
• Lighten Your Workload With Laughter
• The Respectful Workplace: Diagnosis, Assessment and Treatment
• Spirituality Within The Workplace

You can keep up to date on what's happening by bookmarking our events page and then checking it out every now and then. Members are also regularly emailed information about what's happening in their Chapters; however, sometimes another Chapter is holding an event that you would like to attend or your email message may have bounced for one reason or another. That's why you want to bookmark our events page so that it is easy for you to know what's going on all over New Brunswick.

Professional Development Conferences

Generally twice a year (in Fall and Spring), Professional Development Conferences are offered to our members. These rotate between New Brunswick's three major centers - Fredericton, Moncton, and Saint John.

Members are offered a greatly reduced price for both Professional Days and monthly meeting. Your membership is paid for by the cost savings of attending just a few events!

The conferences are usually a one-day event; however, in the past we have also offered one and a half day and two day events. Sometimes there will be various events to choose from during the conference, other conferences will have a brief overview of a number of topics, other times there will be one speaker going in-depth into a subject.

We require member input to make these conferences a success. We need to know what YOU want to learn, what topics you feel you need to know more about. Don't be silent, let us know what you want. And, please offer to lend a hand in organizing the next event.

Job Postings

One of the benefits of membership is learning about job opportunities within the Human Resources field. Approximately twice a month - but sometimes more and sometimes less - we are approached by companies and recruitment agencies and asked to advertise job postings. In the past, some of the job postings we received were for both entry-level and senior HR positions in companies including Heritage Salmon, Co-Op Atlantic, Irving Oil Limited, LearnStream, and UPS.

In addition, we've had people advertise HR courses and requests for proposals.

However, most of these job postings aren't on our webpage. Some are. But most aren't. Usually, these postings are emailed to our membership instead of posted on the website.

This means that as a member you have access to information that non-members aren't usually aware of. If you are looking for a new position - or know someone who is - then you have an advantage over a non-member.

Membership Directory

Most years we publish a membership directory with all the members listed in it - both alphabetically and by organization. This makes it easy for members to network with each other or to find someone when they have a question they don't know the answer to.

However, members move and new members join. As a result, the annual membership directory isn't always up to date. Members can search for other members using the search feature in our membership section.

Articles

We are always on the lookout for interesting topics, as well as volunteers to write an article for our new article part of the members only section. If you would like to write an article, let Solange know about it.

Leadership Opportunities

We all know that people demonstrating leadership skills stand out within an organization. However, sometimes people don't actively seek out leadership roles within the workplace because they are worried about what might happen if they make a mistake. The HRANB is a great place to develop those leadership skills. You gain valuable leadership experience and obtain visibility and recognition when you volunteer to help organize an event or work on a committee. And if you do a great job (of course you will), then you can let your boss know.

Perhaps you are interested in communications. Then helping out with our articles section would be right up your alley.

Or you may have experience in research. Then you could help develop and analyze membership surveys.

You may be interested in learning or have talents organizing and managing projects. Then we could use you to help us plan our monthly meetings, and our conferences.

Don't be shy. Email us and let us know what your skills and interests are.

HRANB - Contact Names and Numbers

If you have questions about dues, your contact info, and other administrative questions, you can email Solangeat solange@hranb.org - or phone her at (506) 855.4466.