Human Resources Management

Program Vocational Learning Outcomes

Human Resources Management (Ontario College Graduate Certificate) (70223)

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

1. Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of employee recruitment, selection, and retention plans and processes.
2. Administer and contribute to the design and evaluation of the performance management* program.
3. Develop, implement, and evaluate employee orientation, training, and development programs.
4. Facilitate and support effective employee and labour relations in both nonunion and union environments.
5. Research and support the development and communication of the organization’s total compensation plan.
6. Collaborate with others, in the development, implementation, and evaluation of organizational health and safety policies and practices.
7. Research and analyze information needs and apply current and emerging information technologies to support the human resources function.
8. Develop, implement, and evaluate organizational development strategies aimed at promoting organizational effectiveness.
9. Present and evaluate communication messages and processes related to the human resources function of the organization.
10. Manage own professional development and provide leadership to others in the achievement of ongoing competence in human resources professional practice.
11. Facilitate and communicate the human resources component of the organization’s business plan.
12. Conduct research, produce reports, and recommend changes in human resources practices.

Effective September 2026

Human Resources Management (Ontario College Graduate Certificate) (MTCU Code 70223)

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

1. Develop and evaluate the implementation of recruitment plans and selection processes to respond to organizational needs within a globalized environment.
2. Facilitate and evaluate the performance management system to ensure alignment with the organizational strategic plan.
3. Design, implement, and evaluate employee onboarding, training and development programs to meet organizational needs.
4. Advise and guide invested parties on ethical, legal, professional and regulatory requirements to promote effective employee relations.
5. Design and implement the total rewards plan to attract, retain and motivate employees within the organization.
6. Design, implement and evaluate employee wellness, organizational health and safety systems, in accordance with applicable legislation, standards and best practices.
7. Use and evaluate technology to support operational business functions related to human capital.
8. Design, implement and evaluate organizational development strategies to promote operational effectiveness.
9. Develop human resources practices and communication strategies that are equitable, diverse, inclusive, accessible and culturally competent.
10. Create and evaluate strategies for self-development to enhance performance and maintain professional standards.
11. Collaborate with invested parties to execute human capital initiatives that support the organizational business plan.
12. Analyze data to forecast and recommend workforce and talent management strategies to support decision making.