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Cultural Human Resources Council

Welcome to the
CHRC Newsletter
September 2024



Dear readers,

It’s September!

Back to school or the launch of your new artistic season? We wish you the best in all cases!

Please keep reading for our news items below.

Just a quick reminder that CHRC’s 30th Annual General Meeting takes place on September 23rd, 2024 at Noon EDT. Invitations have been sent to members with an RSVP link. If you would like to exercise voting privileges, please make sure to sign up or renew quickly!

We look forward to sharing some news about the rebrand efforts and our organizational IDEA Audit as well as the usual Annual Report elements.

We look forward to seeing our members then.

Kind regards,

Grégoire

Grégoire Gagnon, D. Mus., MPA & MBA
Executive Director, CHRC

Got a few minutes?

CHRC has relaunched its individual revenue survey for all persons who work in culture in any capacity, support labour market research take the survey today
(Le sondage en français)

Info Sessions are back!

Thursday September 12th, our weekly Student Work Placement Program info sessions will restart. If you have questions/inquiries about the program or a specific placement, please join us at Noon EDT via Google Meet, 1pm EDT for the French language meeting.

IDEA roundtable

This past June, CHRC’s IDEA Roundtable discussions returned to get your feedback and ideas around affordability and working conditions for artists and non-artists in the cultural sector. Conversations like these are critical to improving the conditions for all. Our next roundtable discussion takes place on Wednesday October 2nd, Noon EDT in English and 1pm EDT in French. If you’d like to participate, please email marwa.alibakhiet@culturalhrc.ca

Member Consultations

On September 5th, CHRC held its member consultation meetings. This cross-sector connection brought together individuals and organization representatives from across the country to discuss challenges, and how we can strengthen our networks and collaborative efforts.

Thank you to everyone who joined us! CHRC will continue these member meetings in the new year, to further discover the needs and challenges within arts and culture, and how we can continue working together to see improvements.

If you would like to join us at our next meeting in the new year, please contact marwa.alibakhiet@culturalhrc.ca.

Employment Standards updates

We’re pleased to share recent and upcoming changes in provincial employment standards. See the updates below:

Effective April 1. 2024

Effective June 1, 2024

Effective October 1, 2024

HR Leaders Summit

The HR Leaders Summit is coming! Between November 12-13, 2024 at the International Centre in Toronto, HR leaders from across the nation will come together to connect and provide the latest HR strategies to respond to today’s challenges. This is a great opportunity to meet and hear from leaders who can have an impact on your organization. CHRC is a proud media partner of the summit, and our members are eligible for an exclusive discount to this 2-day event. You will receive direct communication with the code shortly. Visit Home | HR Leaders Summit Canada 2024 for registration and event details.

Listings from CultureWorks.ca

Canada's national job board for the whole cultural sector!

Job Postings on CultureWorks.ca

CHRC's team at your service!

Executive Director
Grégoire Gagnon

Administrative Assistant / YCW Coordinator
Honorine Muhirwa

Administrative Officer
Marwa Alibakhiet

Administrative Officer
Kevin Gorchakov

Administrative Officer
Nicola Schneider

Webmaster
Michael Lechasseur

A list of Board members can be found on CHRC's web site at www.culturalhrc.ca

Featured Organisation Plus Member

IATSE 667 - International Cinematographers GuildMembership of IATSE 667 - International Cinematographers Guild are involved in all aspects of Film and Television that pertain to the Camera. It is the mandate of local to secure work opportunities with the best conditions and wages for its membership through collective agreements,and to support its members and their families with varying levels of health, dental and group retirement savings benefits. IATSE Local 667 offers an outstanding training program that includes hands-on set experience with Industry professionals.

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