Links to Human Resource Sites

BC Human Resources Management Association

Web Site:  www.bchrma.org
A Human Resources professional association in BC, which is committed to maintaining HR industry standards and enhancing people practices. The Association provides educational, networking and professional development opportunities for Human Resources professionals. BC HRMA is responsible for governing the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation in BC.

Canadian Council of Human Resources Association (CCHRA)

Web Site:  www.cchra.ca
CCHRA is comprised of human resources associations from across Canada and represents over 33,000 HR professionals.
The CCHRA promotes and improves the human resources field by establishing and maintaining standards for HR professionals nationally, and is the Canadian body governing the CHRP designation.

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)

Web Site:  http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/home.shtml
HRSDC is a department of the government of Canada that develops policies and programs that support Canadians in improving their quality of life.  They offer a wide range of services from Employment Insurance to labour market services to student loans to skills development programs.

BC Employment Standards Branch

Web Site:  http://www.labour.gov.bc.ca/esb/
The BC Employment Standards Brach governs the Employment Standards Act and Regulations, which sets minimum standards on wages and working conditions in most workplaces in BC.

BC Employment Standard Act Factsheets

Web Site:  http://www.labour.gov.bc.ca/esb/facshts/
The factsheets provide easy to understand condensed information of the Regulations set by the Employment Standards Act in BC.

Canada Labour Code Part III

Web Site:  http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/lp/lo/fll/part3/index-fll.shtml
The Canada Labour Code governs federal workplaces such as railways, broadcasting, banks, shipping, and other national organizations.  Part III of the Code provides minimum standards on hours, wages, vacation and holidays.

BC Human Rights Tribunal

Web Site:  http://www.bchrt.bc.ca
The Tribunal is an independent body responsible for supporting the Human Rights Code by providing various services for human rights complaints in BC, including mediation and tribunal hearings.

WorkSafeBC

Web Site:  http://www.worksafebc.com/
WorkSafe BC provides Health and Safety education and is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations which set minimum standards for most workplaces in BC.  They provide services such as compensation, and health care benefits for work related accidents and diseases.

Quick Guide to Regulations, Policies, Guidelines and WCB Standards

Web Site:  http://www2.worksafebc.com/publications/OHSRegulation/Home.asp
This guide allows you to easily search guidelines and polices of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations in BC by keyword or section.

WCB Employers Guide - Working Alone or in Isolation Regulations

Web Site: http://www2.worksafebc.com/PDFs/ProposedAmendments/WorkingAloneIsolationEmployersGuide.pdf
An easy to read guide for Employers, outlining employer requirements for the Working Alone or in Isolation Regulations effective Feb. 1, 2008.