We’ve been listening to what our members need and HR is often listed at the top priority.

Managing HR is the cornerstone to success of any business. Some businesses have an HR Manager on staff, some outsource and others manage it themselves.  But HR is a risk area for any company and we want to link our members to the best resources to help them. In a market where labour shortages are common, we are working to arm our members with a suite of HR tools. Everything from promotion to recruitment to advice. CKCA is here to help our industry succeed.

We’re pleased to announce our new partnership with HR Covered. The largest Canadian-owned HR company in Canada. Because we know it’s important to get the right advice from the right source.

In addition, a reminder to CKCA members that you may also access the HR tools available through our partnership with CFIB (Canadian Federation of Independent Business).

What does the HR suite of tools include?

• Unlimited access to the document library – over 700 HR templates and policies designed by HR experts (available in English and French)
• Free 30 minute HR Health Check
• Receive HR Covered’s National newsletter covering key trends and policy changes.
• Access free webinars on various topics including consulting HR lawyers, discussions on hiring foreign workers, recruitment strategies and more (these are excellent webinars!).
• 50% off recruiting commission
• Plus, if you’re looking for addition HR support, you can access different programs including Unlimited HR Advice, Unlimited Legislative Training and Unlimited Employment Law and these services come with a 30-day money back guarantee.
• Access free templates and documents through your membership with CFIB (included with your CKCA membership)
• Get 40% off Payworks payroll services
• Access more than 50 free on-line courses on business management and compliance through Vubiz
• 10% discount on training programs for your staff offered through Centre for Advanced Wood Processing and Wood Manufacturing Council
• Access to graduates from the entry level training (pilot program) for kitchen cabinet production worker (now only available in BC, but will be expanding)
• Medical benefits through CKCA’s program with Desjardins Insurance plus free employee discount program of 10%-60% on thousands of brands when you purchase CKCA benefits (more employee perks that cost you nothing!)
• 25% discount at Goodlife Fitness for all your staff
• 10% discount cards at Mark’s Work Warehouse for all your staff
• Access to CKCA recruitment tools, videos plus a 15% discount on recruitment videos through CKCA’s provider
• Free job listings with woodworkingjobs.ca
• CKCA scans for industry data, employment updates and strategic intel to help you manage HR in your business
• Last, but not least – you are not alone. We’re looking to host regular HR roundtable discussions via Zoom. If you’re interested in participating, get in touch with us below.

And there’s more coming with additional videos that interview different career opportunities in the industry, along with information sheets and wage level information.

CKCA members can access all these tools. We’re here to help.

For more information on how to access all these services and discounts please contact info@ckca.ca or call us at 613-493-5858