Human Resources

Employment Outlook

Salary & Outlook

Graduates enter a high-demand sector with competitive wages across Canada. Health and social community services represent one of the fastest-growing job segments.

40.87

Average Wage/HR**

59.77

High Wage/HR**

Source: workingincanada.gc.ca

‍NOC Code: NOC Code: 14200, 12200 – Wage data based on NOC code 12200 and rounded down to the nearest dollar. Average wage doesn’t reflect the starting salary but represents the middle value between lowest to highest wages. Local (or regional) income may vary. Last updated: December 2024.

Curriculum Details

Course Information

1 Course Details

The Human Resources Administration program provides students with hands-on human resources training that employers demand.

Students learn how to develop, implement, and evaluate human resources and labour relations policies, programs, and procedures, while also gaining the skills needed to advise employers and employees on human resources matters.

Human resources professionals work across a wide range of industries and may be employed in both the private and public sectors, or pursue opportunities in self-employment or consulting.

2 Course Listings

Strategies for College Success

Develops academic discipline, time management, communication, and professional behavior necessary for college and workplace success.

Introduction to Financial Accounting

Introduces accounting fundamentals, financial statements, and transaction recording relevant to business operations.

Business Mathematics

Covers applied business calculations including percentages, payroll calculations, interest, and financial problem-solving.

Introduction to Computers

Builds foundational computer literacy, file management, internet research, and digital workplace readiness.

Introduction to Word Processing

Focuses on professional document creation, formatting, and structured business correspondence.

Introduction to Presentation Software

Teaches development of professional visual presentations for business communication.

Introduction to Spreadsheets

Covers spreadsheet functions, formulas, data organization, and basic analysis tools.

Business Communications

Develops professional written and verbal communication skills for workplace environments.

Introduction to Management

Introduces management principles, leadership foundations, and organizational structure.

3 Admission Requirements

Prior to acceptance, applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:

Basic Eligibility

Proof of Grade 12 completion or equivalent, or
19 years of age or older

English Language Proficiency

Applicants must also provide evidence of English language proficiency through one of the following:

Secondary Education in English
Proof that 3 years of full-time secondary education (Grades 8–12) were successfully completed in English in a country where English is a principal language.
- May include completion of an Adult Graduation Program
- Must provide transcripts showing Grade 12 English with a minimum grade of “C.”
Post-Secondary Education in English
Completion of 2 years of full-time post-secondary education at an accredited institution where English is the language of instruction (in a country where English is a principal language).
Approved English Language Test Scores
Test results must be no more than two (2) years old before the program start date.Accepted tests and minimum scores:
- IELTS Academic: Overall score 5.5 or higher
- CAEL: Overall score 40 or higher
- Duolingo English Test: Overall score 95 or higher
- TOEFL iBT: Overall score 46 or higher
- CELPIP: Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, Writing 5
- PTE Academic: Overall score 43 or higher
- CLBPT (Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test): Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, Writing 5

Career Opportunities

Classification Officer – Human Resources
Compensation Research Analyst
Conciliator
Employee Relations Officer
Employment Equity Officer
Human Resources Consultant
Human Resources Research Officer
Job Analyst
Labor Organization Business Agent
Labor Relations Officer
Mediator
Union Representative
Wage Analyst

Employment Opportunities

Corporate employers such as RBC, Loblaw Companies Limited, or CN Rail — HR Coordinator, Compensation Analyst
Government departments (federal, provincial, municipal) — Human Resources Advisor, Employment Equity Officer
Healthcare organizations such as Saskatchewan Health Authority — Recruitment Officer, Labour Relations Specialist
Unionized environments and labour organizations — Union Representative, Conciliator
Consulting firms and HR advisory practices — HR Consultant, Organizational Development Advisor

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Human Resources Administrative Diploma

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