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 non-union 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 an organization’s business plan;
12. conduct research, produce reports, and recommend changes in human resources practices;
13. employ environmentally sustainable practices with business careers;
14. examine the personal characteristics and circumstances associated with entrepreneurial success, from the perspective of an HR consultant or an HR employee providing HR services to entrepreneurs.