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PROGRAM INFORMATION

Thanks to the Human Resources program at Northern, you’ll graduate ready to take on a leadership role in staffing, employee relations, performance management, and more. The Business Human Resources program is designed to align with the nine essential courses required for the Certified Human Resource

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PROGRAM INFORMATION

Academic Year :

2025-2026

Credential :

Ontario College Diploma

Program Delivery :

Full-Time

Duration :

2 Years

Length :

4 Semesters

Program Code(s) :

B111 - Timmins Campus (PC)

B115 - Distance (CK)

DESCRIPTION

Thanks to the Human Resources program at Northern, you’ll graduate ready to take on a leadership role in staffing, employee relations, performance management, and more. The Business Human Resources program is designed to align with the nine essential courses required for the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation through the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA). Upon completion of this program, students are eligible to write the CHRP professional exam.

Year one focuses on Business Fundamentals. In year two, you’ll move on to master what it takes to attract, retain, and motivate qualified talent. You’ll get to know the legal framework of labour relations, human rights, and occupational health and safety. You’ll learn how to support an organization’s short and long-term goals through strategic recruitment. And, you’ll be ready for the collective bargaining process. Along the way, you’ll also hone your skills in communication, information technology and tactical persuasion - and even develop an effective training program that promotes leadership and collaboration.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

  • Entry-level career in a human resource related position in a variety of business settings
  • Recruitment and selection
  • Compensation
  • Benefits administration
  • Human Resources customer service
  • Career planning and development

VOCATIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES

  1. Participate in the recruitment, selection, and retention of employees.
  2. Participate in performance management processes.
  3. Participate in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of employee orientation, training, and development programs.
  4. Contribute to an organization’s success through effective employee relations.
  5. Assist with the administration and communication of the organization’s total compensation plan.
  6. Participate in organizational health and safety policies and practices.
  7. Apply current and emerging information technologies to support the human resource’s function.
  8. Implement organizational development strategies aimed at promoting organizational effectiveness.
  9. Communicate human resources information accurately and credibly in oral, written, and graphic form.

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Business - Human Resources

Program Outline 2025-2026

Business - Human Resources

Program Outline 2025-2026

  1. Plan and act on personal professional development plans to achieve ongoing competence in human resources professional practice.
  2. Identify the human resources component of a business plan.
  3. Assist in the collection and analysis of human resources data.

PROGRAM COURSES

The following reflects the planned course sequence for full-time offerings of the program. Programs at Northern College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with virtual learning activities.

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