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HRIA Facts and Background

• The source for human resources leadership and expertise for Alberta Businesses
• Mission is to strengthen and promote the profession of human resources
• Established in Alberta in 1984, HRIA has grown to be the leading professional association for human resources throughout the province
• Non-profit organization representing more than 5,000 members in Alberta
• Only organization to grant the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation in Alberta
• Serves as a spokesperson on human resources issues in Alberta and represents the membership on issues at the provincial, national and international level
• Governed by a board of directors consisting of both elected and appointed members
• Board is comprised of representatives of member associations in Alberta and meets four to six times a year
• Founding member of the Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations (CCHRA), representing more than 30,000 HR professionals across Canada

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