Full Job Description
As a Human Resources (HR) Business Partner, you will consult with leaders to develop and implement business-focused outcomes, HR plans, strategies and actions that are aligned with business plans to support service delivery to Calgarians. You will build inclusive partnerships with client groups, focus on people, priorities and shaping the employee experience.
Flexibility and adaptability are required as priorities shift, new issues emerge, and deadlines change. What remains constant is your strategic, consultative style and the comprehensive partnerships you have formed with client groups.
As an HR Business Partner, you will be integrated with a client group, develop a relationship to understand the client's goals and objectives, and apply best practices using a creative mindset. Primary duties include:
Consult with clients on HR strategies aligned with business goals, fostering inclusive partnerships and enhancing the employee experience.
Lead and/or participate in workplace investigations and restorations including workplace assessments, conflict coaching, alternative dispute resolution and recommendations.
Provide day to day advice on employee and labour relations matters including direction and counsel to leaders related to interpretation, application and impacts of corporate policies, collective agreements, applicable legislation, and practice.
Collaborate with subject matter experts and provide business context required for corporate programs in keeping with HR governance outcomes.
Continue to implement HR best practice and priorities while advancing corporate HR priorities through strategic planning and emerging opportunities.
Act as a change agent, enabling effective change leadership within your client group.
Coach leaders to inspire performance and encourage behaviours aligned with a positive corporate culture and increased people management accountability.
Maximize workforce planning with a focus on ensuring cost effective and efficient service.
Advocate and influence the advancement of employee equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
Qualifications
A degree and at least 5 years of progressive HR generalist experience, preferably in a large, complex organization.
Equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered.
A valid Class 5 Driver's License (or provincial equivalent) and the use of a personal vehicle for work, or reliable transportation to access remote work sites is required.
Preference will be given to candidates with labour relations experience in a multi-union environment and/or to candidates with strong experience in organizational development.
A Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation will be considered an asset.
Previous demonstrated experience building relationships, partnering and influencing business leaders at all levels of the organization. You demonstrate teamwork, flexibility, adaptability and resiliency in ambiguous, unstructured, and complex scenarios. Your approach is consultative, strategic, and collaborative.
Pre-employment Requirements
Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Workstyle: This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. Such arrangements are based on the operational requirements of the position and employee suitability and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.
Note: Applicants may be considered for current or future opportunities (permanent or temporary) within Infrastructure Services, Operational Services, or Environmental Risk & Resilience, based on qualifications and evolving organizational needs.
Position and Pay Information
Business Unit: Human Resources
Union: Exempt
Position Type: 2 Temporary (up to 24 months)
Compensation: Level P3 $104,938 - 131,172 per annum
Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week
Days of work: This position works a 5-day work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.
Location: Various
Audience: Internal/External
Apply By: July 28, 2026
Job ID: 314917