Labour Relations Specialist

Government of Alberta•Calgary, AB

4d•CA$98,870 - CA$130,682•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Labour Relations Specialist provides comprehensive labour and employee relations support within the Alberta Sheriffs Police Service (ASPS). The role supports a policing organization composed of sworn police officers, civilian employees, and peace officers by providing expert advice on collective agreement interpretation, grievance management, workplace investigations, arbitration and dispute resolution processes, and broader employee relations matters. The position provides expert advisory services to the HR portfolio to support consistent, defensible, and compliant responses to labour and employee relations matters. This includes supporting internal grievance procedures, advising on interpretation issues, monitoring leading cases and precedent, and helping strengthen consistent practices across labour relations files and decision-making. Working within the Human Resources Section, the Labour Relations Specialist partners with leaders, managers, union representatives, and HR colleagues to address complex workplace matters in a dynamic, unionized policing environment. The role supports labour relations practices that are responsive to operational realities and aligned with legislation, organizational policy, collective agreements, and the needs of a modern police service. This role contributes to the ongoing development and modernization of labour relations practices within ASPS and supports a respectful, collaborative, and high-performing workplace. It is well suited to an experienced professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can navigate complex labour relations issues while supporting organizational readiness and effective service delivery.

Requirements

An undergraduate degree in Human Resources or a related field, plus four (4) years of progressive labour relations experience within a unionized public sector environment.
A related 2-year diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution and 6-years or related experience.
A related 1-year certificate from a recognized post-secondary and 7-years of related experience.
Directly related education or experience considered on 1-year of education for 1-year of experience; or 1-year of experience for 1-year of education.

Nice To Haves

A CPHR designation is preferred.
Experience working in a policing, public safety, public sector, or other highly unionized operational environment.
Strong working knowledge of Alberta labour and employment legislation, collective agreements, grievance processes, and arbitration principles.
Experience supporting leaders through complex workplace matters, including investigations, accommodations, performance, attendance, and respectful workplace concerns.
Ability to build constructive relationships with unions, police associations, legal counsel, HR partners, and operational leaders.
Experience preparing briefings, case summaries, settlement documentation, policy guidance, or other written materials for senior leaders.
Demonstrated judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive, confidential, or high-risk employee relations matters.

Responsibilities

Provide expert labour and employee relations advice to ASPS leaders, managers, and HR partners.
Interpret and apply collective agreements, legislation, policies, and employment practices.
Support grievance management, arbitration preparation, dispute resolution, and settlement processes.
Advise on workplace investigations, accommodations, performance, attendance, and complex employee matters.
Build effective relationships with unions, police associations, legal counsel, and internal stakeholders.
Monitor labour relations trends, case law, and legislative changes to support compliant decision-making.
Develop guidance, briefings, policies, and knowledge-sharing tools to strengthen consistent HR practices.
Support labour-management meetings, organizational change, and broader HR initiatives within ASPS.