People & Culture Advisor

Calgary Drop-In Centre (the DI)•Calgary, AB

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The People & Culture team is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and values-driven workplace. We work closely with leaders and employees to support meaningful work experiences, a positive organizational culture and strive to create an environment where people feel supported, heard, and valued. This role is well-suited for a collaborative, strategic minded People & Culture professional who excels at building strong relationships and acting as a trusted advisor across all levels of an organization. The ideal candidate demonstrates sound judgment, delivers thoughtful, value-added solutions, and is skilled in providing coaching and guidance to both leaders and staff.

Requirements

A diploma or degree in human resources, psychology or related field is required; a combination of education and/or work experience will be considered
CPHR candidate, designation or relevant designation is required
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in People & Culture/Human Resources
Excellent communicator and relationship-builder who understands that service excellence is delivered by employees who are both engaged and empowered
A demonstrated desire for continuous development and a growth mindset
Ability to be flexible, take initiative, exercise good judgement and apply discretion while demonstrating a high level of confidentiality in all matters
Able to use critical thinking to interpret situations and make recommendations based on sound knowledge to produce effective results
Is a role model for professional conduct, pursuing excellence, seeking opportunities for continuous improvement, and producing creative and/or unique work solutions
Ability to self-direct and work with minimal supervision, manage time and multiple tasks to accomplish a variety of assignments with conflicting priorities with competing demands
Ability to use metrics and data to inform leaders about human capital trends and areas of opportunity
Ability to exercise effective judgment and sensitivity to changing needs and business
Resilience, stress tolerance, and ability to remain composed when dealing with emotionally charged or stressful situations
Ability to provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector clearance check.

Nice To Haves

Experience with HRIS systems
Experience working in a 24/7 operation would be an asset

Responsibilities

Play an active role in shaping the DI’s people leaders by coaching and empowering them to thrive in their leadership responsibilities.
Champion an exceptional employee experience by leading annual People & Culture cycles, enhancing processes for greater impact, and modernizing policies to reflect leading practices and ensure compliance with employment legislation.
Serve as a trusted partner and go-to expert for all people and culture related matters; proactively collaborating with leaders to anticipate challenges, mitigate risks, and unlock the best outcomes.
Provide expertise in conducting fair and thorough investigations that uphold policy and reinforce a respectful workplace culture.
Spark learning and growth by mentoring and coaching junior P&C team members to build capability and strengthen culture
Partner with People & Culture leadership to drive a dynamic, forward-looking strategy; guiding planning and execution to meet both current priorities and the organization’s evolving future needs.
Elevate the employee experience by role modelling DI values and fostering a strong coaching culture that inspires and empowers people across the organization.