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Event Profile

17th Annual Northern Symposium + Social (Prince George)

Date(s):
September 28 — 29, 2023
Venue:
Courtyard by Marriott Prince George
900 Brunswick Street
Prince George, BC V2L 2C3 
Website:
https://pheedloop.com/northernsymposium2023/site/home/
Description:
Registration has now closed.  For any enquiries, please email pd@cphrbc.ca
 
We're back again with a sure-fire, convenient way to stay on top of current trends and best practices for HR Professionals to meet the evolving needs of today's workforce and drive organizational success.

You'll hear from today's leading experts, work on case studies, learn from fast-moving in-depth breakout sessions, and network with other industry professionals on topics that are timely and relevant. From legal considerations, to DEI insights and the power of emotional intelligence, we’ve got you covered so you can walk away feeling equipped and confident in the impacts you make in your workplace.

▶ Visit event website for FULL DETAILS.

This two-day symposium Includes:
  • Keynote Sessions
  • Breakout Sessions
  • Super Mini Session(s)
  • Tradeshow - Interact with industry experts
  • Networking Opportunities
  • Fantastic Door Prizes
  • Evening Social(Optional; Separate ticket required.)
  • Up to 8.75 CPD Hours
Keynote Speaker & Topic Highlights:

Indigenous Recruitment and Retention
Speaker: Ray Noonan - District Vice President, Scotiabank

HR Risk Management; Identify, Mitigate, Investigate
Speaker: Bob Stenhouse - Principal Director, Veritas Solutions

The Emotionally Strong Leader
Speaker: Carolyn Stern - President & CEO, EI Experience

Fostering Immigrant Inclusion: Bridging the Gap between Intent and Action
Speaker: Daisy Quon - Director, Labour Market Programs & Employer Engagement, IEC-BC

Considering EDID: Recruiting Through the Lens of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Decolonization
Speaker: Sarah Best - Regional Consultant (Northern BC), go2HR

Transforming Culture: How to Get Past the Flavor of the Month
Speaker: Renata Hammond - HR and Organizational Culture Consultant, R. Hammond Consulting

Sweetening the Deal Right - Legal Developments in Total Rewards
Speaker: Catalina Rodriguez, CPHR - Lawyer, Forte Law

Workplace Civility Matters!
Speaker: Kathleen Soltis, CPHR - KathleenSoltis Consulting Corp

Coaching as an HR Leader - Tools to Drive Meaningful Change
Speaker: Shawn Hegan, CPHR - Human Resources Manager, Drax Group Canada

▶ Check out full agenda details HERE.
 


SYMPOSIUM DETAILS:

Date & Time:
Day 1: Thursday, September 28, 2023
Networking & Tradeshow Opens 12:00pm - 1:00pm;
Presentations 1:00pm - 4:45pm
Optional Evening Social 6:15pm - 8:00pm

Day 2: Friday, September 29, 2023
Networking & Tradeshow Opens 8:00am-8:30am;
Presentations 8:30am-4:30pm

Venue Location:
Symposium (September 28 & 29) - Courtyard by Marriott Prince George, 900 Brunswick Street, Prince George, BC
Optional Evening Social (September 28) - Betulla Burning Pizzeria Napoletana, 1253 3rd Ave, Prince George, BC

Accommodation at Marriott:
  • Event Group Rate & online reservations are available via this link.
  • Book by September 9, 2023, subject to availability.
  • Symposium attendees are responsible for their own travel bookings and payment.
 
REGISTRAITON FEES:
 
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
Fees/Registration Deadline

Early Bird
(on/before Aug 27)

Regular
(after
Aug 27)

Student & Retired Member
Member
Non-Member
Social Event

(Optional add-on or stand-alone ticket)

$275.00
$340.00
$400.00
 $  39.00
 

$325.00
$400.00
$475.00
 $  39.00
 

 
Group Discount:
10% GROUP DISCOUNT! Offered to two* registrants from the same organization.
Download the group registration form for more details.
 
Fees & Cancellation Policy:
• Fees and/or agenda are subject to change without notice.
• All pricing excludes applicable taxes. HST/GST # 119446714
• A full refund, less a $25 processing fee, will be issued for cancellations submitted at least one week prior to an event or workshop. Attendee substitutions are permitted; however, member/non-member rate differences will apply. Please submit cancellation or substitution requests by e-mail (pd@cphrbc.ca).
• Please note that this policy does not apply to conferences, exams or no-charge registrations. CPHR exam fees are non-refundable if registration is canceled after the registration deadline. Please note our deferral policy.

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Courtyard by Marriott Prince George
  • 10:30am - 11:15am AM Breakout: Recruiting Through the Lens of EDID (Sarah Best)
    Type: Breakout Session

    Short description is not available at this time...

Speaker information is not available at this time.

  • ACE-WIL BC/YUKON Exhibitor
  • AiMHi - Prince George Association for Community Living Virtual Exhibitor
  • Employers\' Advisers Office Virtual Exhibitor
  • HUB International Event Sponsor
  • Immigrant Employment Council of BC Deluxe Sponsor
  • Neil Squire Society Event Sponsor
  • ScotiaBank Event Sponsor
  • TD Insurance Event Sponsor
  • WCG Services - WorkBC Prince George Centre Exhibitor