The HR professional order (L’Ordre des Conseillers en Resources Humaines Agréés) describes the CRHA designation as the “most recognized and sought-after mark of an HR professional.” It is a designation completed by Human Resources professionals in Canada.

CPHR

The Chartered Professional in Human Resources. It recently changed its name as it was previously called CHRP. It is the national title for Human Resources professionals in Canada.

CRHA

Conseiller en ressources humaines agréé. It is the professional title for Human Resources professionals in Quebec.

• Professional credibility
• Access to greater career opportunities
• Competitive compensation
• Continuous professional development
• Networking opportunities
• Proven expertise
• Ethical behaviour

Starting on August 31st, 2027, l’Ordre will implement a new process to obtain your certification. This process will take into account both the number of HR/IR university credits completed and any relevant professional experience in an HR/IR consulting role. Students with less than 30 HR/IR credits will need 3 years of experience, those with between 30 and 59 credits will need 1 year of experience, and students with 60 credits or more will not be required to have any professional experience.

The application process can be resumed in the following 7 steps:

1. Consult the admission requirements to obtain your CRHA title.
2. Gather the necessary documents for your application admission (Bachelor’s diploma or proof of degree completion, official transcripts and photo ID)
3. Complete the online application form and pay the application processing fee
   1. L’Ordre will validate the conformity of your application and documents once all required documents have been submitted (delay of 10 to 15 working days).
   2.  Your file will be analyzed by the equivalency committee or the executive committee (delay of one to two months).
4. If required, pass the exam or equivalency portfolio. The test you must pass is determined based on your number of years of experience.
5. Complete a free 75-minute online training course in ethics and professional conduct.
6. Pay the annual membership fee
   1. After payment, your permit will be issued and you will be registered within l’Ordre
7. Operate as a recognized member of l’Ordre!

For more information about the application process, visit: Étapes à suivre – Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés

As an anglophone university student, you might be asked to take a French language exam offered by l’Office Québécois de la Langue Française. However, if you have an attestation from L’OQLF or fit the 3 requirements below, you will be exempted from the test:

• Have completed at least 3 years of full-time high school, or post-secondary education in French
• Have successfully passed the French ministerial examination for secondary 4 and 5 in high school
• Having obtained a high school diploma in Quebec after the following academic year: 1985-1986

You need to pay your annual dues (every year in March) as well as complete 60 hours per 3 years of professional training in varying competencies.

L’Ordre also offers payment plans to cover your title fees.

As a recently graduated student (less than 12 months ago), you are eligible for a discount on the annual dues: The amount gets a monthly discount as it approaches the new annual certification renewal in April.

Yes, anyone who has taken at least 6 classes in HRM can get certified. However, your classes will have to get approved by the Order and you will have to write an examination testing your knowledge on the 7 specializations of Human Resources.

It is at their discretion, but if not, keep your receipts for your annual income tax.

Yes, you can follow the application instructions above as long as you have met the requirements for graduation. In this case, instead of a copy of your diploma, you will have to get a letter from Birks Student Services to attest to the fact that you have completed your B. Comm degree, majoring in Human Resource Management.

Yes, your certification can be transferred to other provinces, but there may be some restrictions that you may have to comply with.

The CRHA website has a dedicated space reserved for students where you can find many useful resources. In the website, you have access to a job bank exclusively for members, free subscription to HR documentation, and many more tools for your success.