Position Summary:
In order to ensure fairness in its regulatory practices, HRPA established an Appeal Committee in accordance with the Registered Human Resources Professionals Act, 2013 and section 22 of the By-laws. The purpose of HRPA’s internal appeals process is to determine whether a denial of natural justice and/or a procedural error was made in a decision made by HRPA’s regulatory committees or by the Registrar.
The internal appeals process is an important aspect of HRPA’s regulatory framework.
The Appeal Committee's Terms of Reference can be found on our website. An overview of the HRPA Appeal process can be found here.
Who May Sit on the Committee:
- Members of the Public
- HRPA Members with a CHRP, CHRL, or CHRE designation
Skills & Qualifications:
The skills and experience we are looking for include the ones set out below. Please ensure relevant skills and experience are set out on your résumé or in a cover note.
- Regulatory experience
- Adjudicative skills
- Excellent written skills
- Legal training (licence to practise law or provide legal services is an asset but not a requirement)
- Understanding and ability to chair a panel
Time Commitment:
The majority of appeals are decided through a review process where the Appeal Committee meets in panels of three to review, assess, and discuss an appeal via a 1-hour teleconference during business hours. Very occasionally, a hearing will be required and approximately 3 - 5 hours may be needed. The length of deliberations may include a greater time commitment depending on the complexity of the appeal that has been filed.
Committee members are expected to review panel package in advance of the review and may require approximately 1 - 5 hours. A committee member may sit on a panel anywhere between 5 - 8 times per year, depending on the volume of appeal received in a given year. Additionally, the Appeal Committee will meet annually for a business meeting for approximately 3 hours.
Each committee member serves a three-year term, renewable to a maximum of three terms (nine years in total). The volunteer year begins June 1, 2026.
How to Apply:
Please note that you will need to view our Regulatory Volunteer Information Session online and attest to your review to be considered for a position. To begin the session, simply click the link and the online video will launch. You will not be offered an interview unless you have reviewed the Regulatory Volunteer Information Session.
The objectives of the information session are to:
- ensure you understand the committee roles you may be considering; and
- ensure you understand the public-interest nature of serving on a regulatory committee
Only applicants who submit confirmation that they have reviewed the Regulatory Volunteer Information Sessions will be considered for an interview.
If you are interested in volunteering for the Appeal Committee and you have one or more of the skills and experience identified above, please click on the "Apply" button above to submit your résumé.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
We thank you for your interest!