Job Information
Job Requisition ID: 24783
Ministry: Public Service Commission
Location: Various locations, AB
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Regular/Temporary: Both
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: Open until Filled
Classification: Human Relations Level 2 (512HRA)
About Us
The Public Service Commission (PSC) ensures Alberta has a professional, non-partisan and diverse public service that proudly serves Albertans. The expertise and talent that PSC staff bring to their work is critical to our overall success, as our Ministry is responsible for delivering to the Government of Alberta HR services in all HR functional areas, internal communications, and employee engagement.
This competition will be used to fill current and future vacancies for temporary and permanent Human Resource Business Partner positions.
Role
From one day to the next, it is never the same. We strive to provide excellent HR solutions to help clients meet their business outcomes. We partner with our clients. We recognize your professional expertise. If this sounds like how you want your HR career to go, then keep reading about the opportunity we have for you at the Public Service Commission!
As the HR Business Partner for an assigned client portfolio, you will provide HR expertise to your clients by coordinating, advising and providing strategic direction on a variety of human resource functions. Reporting to the HR Operations Manager, you will focus on workforce initiatives and people management, as well as supporting workforce related initiatives. In order to be effective in this role, you will have a proven track record of fostering and maintaining collaborative relationships with operational leaders, HR service partners, and Union representatives. You are adaptable, able to prioritize and multi-task in an environment that changes quickly. Success as an HRBP will require you to work through challenging employee/labour relations issues. You bring with you a strong understanding of employee relations, performance management, and interpretation of a collective agreement. You will also provide consultation on talent acquisition, job evaluation/organizational design, HR metrics and data, and organization effectiveness.
Qualifications
A post-secondary degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related area supplemented with a minimum of two years of directly related experience. Experience in areas such as: HR Business Partner/HR Generalist or HR Specialist in the field of Employee/Labour Relations, and/or Organization Development & Effectiveness is required.
Equivalencies will be accepted on the basis of a related two-year diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution and a minimum of four years directly related experience; or a related one-year certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution and a minimum of five years directly related experience.
APS Competencies
Competencies are behaviours that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process. This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
The following competencies you have developed will support your success. These include:
Drive for Results - Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.
Systems Thinking – Anticipate outcomes and potential impacts across inter-related areas and factors this into planning.
Creative Problem Solving – Having the ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
Agility – Must be able to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience, and work effectively in changing environments.
Develop Networks – Must be able to proactively build networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with stakeholders.
Salary
$2,524.91 to $3,462.47 bi-weekly ($65,900 to $90,370/year)
Notes
Candidates may be considered at a lower classification and salary. This competition will be used to fill future vacancies at the HR2 and HR1 levels.
Position Terms:
In addition to permanent opportunities, there are also temporary positions with various terms.
Location:
Primarily Edmonton. Some positions may be considered in areas outside of the Edmonton-metro area.
Hours of Work:
7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours per week
What we offer:
- Comprehensive benefits plan:
- Pension plan:
- Leadership and mentorship programs
- Professional learning and development
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
- A commitment for a safe and healthy workplace
More information:
How To Apply
If you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system,
Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.
Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs at
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.
Resources for applicants:
It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Cindy Zaiffdeen at cindy.v.zaiffdeen@gov.ab.ca.
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