Senior HR Business Partner

The Town of Canmore is currently looking for an enthusiastic, inspired ad creative Human Resources professional to join our team.

Why work for the Town of Canmore? For starters, you can take great pride in our collaborative organization and positive work culture, and you can work alongside a group of talented people who genuinely care about our community and the work we do to serve its citizens.   Our team is composed of individuals and professionals who value giving back to the community and who are aligned with the organization’s core values of Wellness, Respect, Integrity, Service, and Teamwork. As a municipal government organization, the Town of Canmore exists to serve the community and visitors to Canmore. The organization is committed to supporting a triple bottom line sustainable future for all by promoting wellness and active living, being leaders in environmental stewardship, and ensuring the effective and efficient use of taxpayer dollars.

Position Overview:

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner (SHRBP) supports the Manager of Human Resources in implementing workplace strategies that drive long-term organizational success and prepare the organization for the future.  This role focuses on fostering an engaged, skilled, connected, inclusive, and collaborative workforce.  Key responsibilities include; collaborating with the HR manager and team to develop and execute initiatives aligned with the Town of Canmore’s purpose, mission, culture, and values, as well as leading efforts in employee and labour relations, including issue resolution and investigations.  This individual will identify and deploy leadership development programs through external providers, oversee employee surveys and talent data collection to inform HR strategies, coach leaders to embody and promote the organization’s culture and values, and implement programs to create a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace, with a commitment to Truth & Reconciliation.

This is the perfect position for a person who is inspired by our organizational purpose of serving community, and wants to lend expertise to an organization experiencing rapid growth now and into the future.  We need someone resilient, adaptable, knowledgeable, and also confident using discernment in an environment that is transforming and where structures and processes are in constant development. We desire a colleague who is curious, ethical, self-aware, willing to learn through both successes and failures, and who has a strong skillset in conflict resolution.  This position requires someone with a strong commitment to the creation of a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace, and to the principles of sustainability and change management.

Core Accountabilities:

• Models the Town’s culture and values, advancing a vision that supports a safe, welcoming, inclusive, equitable, and just workplace and community.
• Leads and lives the Town of Canmore culture of: Open & Honest Conversations, Developmental Orientation, Discernment, Collaboration, and Appreciation.
• Understands the political, social, and economic environment of the organization, maintaining trust and confidence of elected officials, staff, and the public through sound, ethical, and unbiased advice, recommendations, and guidance.
• Prioritizes efforts to maximize long-term results within available resources, adapting to unplanned circumstances and new priorities.
• Makes decisions aligned with the greatest good and priorities, even when unpopular in the short term.
• Creates an environment where feedback is welcomed, discernment is encouraged, and others are empowered to learn and grow through risk-taking, giving and receiving feedback, and experiencing both successes and failures.
• Connects others with shared knowledge, skills, and learnings to enhance leader

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent - in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, and/or Public Administration - Required
• Education in Industrial and Labour Relations, Conflict Resolution, workplace Investigations, UNDRIP, and Workplace Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging – Required
• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) – Preferred
• Alberta Class 5 driver’s license – Preferred
• Project Management Certificate – preferred

Experience:

•     Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR generalist experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

•   Experience in all facets of HR, including compensation and benefits, provincial employment legislation, performance management, employee development, job design, performance evaluation, time and attendance, employee and labour relations, hiring and onboarding, and health & safety.

•   Proven experience coaching organizational leaders and managing team dynamics

•   Experience in organization development and change management

•   Experience in a municipal setting, and/or working with a board of directors

•   Experience in labour relations activities including collective bargaining and grievances

•   Experience developing adaptable HR policies and procedures

•   Demonstrated success in conflict management

•   Demonstrated commitment to creating safe, inclusive, and equitable workplaces

•   Working knowledge of the 94 Call to Action

•   Working knowledge of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (FOIP)

•   Experience presenting to boards, committees, or councils

•   Experience working in municipal government, or not-for-profit sector

Salary & Benefits:

• Pay Range- $110,164.60 to $116,298.00 annual salary, commensurate with relevant education, experience, and demonstrated competencies.
• This is a Permanent Full-Time position
• Health Care Spending Account & Sick days
• Competitive benefits package
• Generous RRSP matching plan  
• Personal development & learning opportunities  
• Positive work culture  
• Work-Life Balance  

Work Schedule: Typically, Monday to Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm. Scheduled hours may vary based on operational needs.

Closing Date for Applications: This posting will remain open until 9:59 pm MDT on January 6, 2025.

How to Apply: To apply, please combine your cover letter and resume into a single document (PDF or Word) and click on the "APPLY NOW" link below.  To help us learn more about you, in your cover letter please clearly detail the following:

1. Why do you want to be the Senior Human Resources Business Partner for the Town of Canmore Human Resources team?
2. What skills, experience, and (most importantly) attitude will you bring to enhance the team and enrich our community?
3. Your level of familiarity with the Town of Canmore’s various and unique work environments and how HR strategies can be sustainably applied in our organization?
4. Your level of familiarity with the labour market in our community and how it may impact municipal services

Prior to beginning work, the successful candidate will be required to submit all required certifications and documentation, including a current driver`s abstract and current police records check.  The Town of Canmore wishes to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The Town of Canmore is an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, colour, race, gender, ancestry, ethnic origin, disability or sexual orientation. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, hr@canmore.ca