Job Requisition ID: 39577
Ministry: Public Service Commission
Location: Various locations, AB
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: Open until filled
Classification: Human Relations Level 2
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 HR services in all HR functional areas, internal communications, and employee engagement to the Government of Alberta.
This competition will be used to fill current and future vacancies for temporary and permanent Employee Relations Consultant positions.
Do you thrive when analyzing complex problems and providing subject matter expertise to clients? Are you a trusted advisor driven to deliver excellence in your approach to building relationships? If this describes you, an Employee and Labour Relations Consultant position with the Alberta Public Service Commission is awaiting you.
Reporting to an Employee Relations/Occupational Health and Safety Manager or Team Lead, the Employee/Labour Relations Consultant (ERC) provides strategic advice and coaching on complex and contentious Employee Relations matters related to collective agreement interpretation, performance and behavior or conduct in the workplace. Your subject matter expertise in Employee and Labour Relations will be essential to support and provide advice to HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and/or directly to clients in their day to day diverse operations that make up the Alberta Public Service. The ERC leads or advises on Grievance proceedings and supports arbitration preparation. The ERC leads or supports fact-finding processes for issues related to Respectful Workplace Policy complaints and conduct issues. As an Employee Relations subject matter expert you will support initiatives/projects related to workforce reductions, job action readiness, etc. The position plays an integral role in supporting clients with information and training on Employee Relations best practices, consistency in Collective Agreement/Directive application and new/emerging HR Employee Relations trends.
This position requires a specialization in the field of Employee and/or Labour Relations and an in-depth understanding of the Collective Agreement, Human Resources Directives and Human Resources legal framework as it relates to the Public Sector. The position requires well-developed problem solving and research skills to resolve matters that can be complex, unique or legalistic in nature. Your excellent interpersonal skills will be essential to support clients through complex and emotionally charged Employee Relations issues. The position is required to liaise with union representatives to resolve union-management issues in a multifaceted, unionized environment.
Requirement:
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 is required. Experience working in a unionized environment would be considered an asset.
Equivalency:
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 of directly related experience; or a related one-year certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution and a minimum of five years of directly related experience.
Competencies are behaviors 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. The following link will assist you with understanding competencies:
The following competencies you have developed will support your success. These include:
$2,524.91 to $3,462.47 bi-weekly. ($65,900 to $90,370 annually)
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, candidates may be considered for temporary positions.
Location: Various Locations AB
Hours of Work: 7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours per week
What we offer:
More information:
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
Tips 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)
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, please contact Cindy Zaiffdeen, at [email protected]
If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check
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