Senior HR Business Partner

Town of Canmore•Canmore, AB

14d•CA$117,335 - CA$127,109•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) operates within a Senior HRBP dyad model, with primary accountability for designated client portfolios and shared accountability with their HRBP counterpart for advancing enterprise HR strategies, programs, and initiatives. Together, the Senior HRBPs provide consistent, coordinated HR support across the organization while fostering an engaged, skilled, connected, inclusive, and collaborative workforce. The HR Business Partner team supports the Manager of People and Culture and the broader leadership team in designing and advancing people and culture strategies that drive long-term organizational success, with a focus on talent, leadership development, and reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion (REDI). Key responsibilities include collaborating with the Senior Leadership Team to develop and implement initiatives aligned with the Town of Canmore’s purpose, mission, culture, and values. This role leads employee and labour relations activities, including issue resolution and investigations, and works in partnership with their HRBP counterpart to ensure consistent application of practices and advice across the organization. The Senior HRBP identifies and deploys leadership development programs, oversees people surveys and talent data to inform HR strategies, coaches leaders to embody and promote the organization’s culture and values, and advances initiatives that support a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, with a commitment to Truth & Reconciliation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field
Minimum 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including at least 2 years in an HR Business Partner or similar strategic role
Demonstrated expertise in employee and labour relations, including experience with conflict resolution, investigations, and collective bargaining
Proven experience designing and implementing organizational development and change management initiatives
Knowledge of Alberta employment-related legislation, including employment standards, labour relations, human rights, privacy (including POPA and ATIA), occupational health and safety requirements, and workers' compensation
Experience with talent management, workforce planning, and analysis of workforce data to inform strategic decisions
Demonstrated ability to coach leaders and build trusted partnerships across organizational levels
Strong communication skills with ability to present HR initiatives and recommendations to senior leadership and interest holders
Experience developing and implementing diversity, inclusion, and equity initiatives in workplace settings

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
Professional certification such as CHRP (Certified Human Resources Professional) or CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development)
Experience working in public sector, municipal government, or similar organizations
Knowledge of and commitment to Truth and Reconciliation principles and the 94 Calls to Action
Experience with employee engagement survey design and implementation
Familiarity with leadership development program evaluation and deployment
Experience facilitating organizational culture and values alignment initiatives
Training or certification in mediation, conflict resolution, or workplace investigation
Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License

Responsibilities

Lead resolution of employee relations issues, grievances, and conflicts through coaching, mediation, and investigations
Manage collective bargaining processes and labour relations activities in accordance with provincial legislation
Provide expert guidance to leaders on performance management, discipline, and termination procedures
Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures that are adaptable, compliant, and aligned with organizational values
Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with POPA, ATIA, and other privacy obligations
Design and implement HR initiatives that support long-term organizational success and workforce preparedness
Lead culture and values alignment efforts, coaching leaders to embody and promote organizational principles
Manage organizational change initiatives to minimize disruption and support employee engagement
Identify and deploy external leadership development programs that build organizational capability
Oversee employee surveys and talent data collection to identify trends and inform strategic HR decisions
Support recruitment, onboarding, and employee development initiatives across the organization
Analyze workforce data to support succession planning and identify skill gaps
Develop and implement programs that foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace
Integrate Truth and Reconciliation principles and the 94 Calls to Action into HR practices and policies
Coach leaders to create psychologically safe and respectful work environments
Collaborate with the Manager of People & Culture and HR team to execute integrated people strategies
Present HR initiatives, data, and recommendations to senior leadership, Council, and committees
Build trusted partnerships with leaders across the organization to understand business needs and deliver HR solutions
Understand and carry out responsibilities for senior leaders, supervisors, and workers as outlined in the Town's Health & Safety Directive
Demonstrate commitment to a safe and healthy environment for employees, visitors, workers, and interest holders
Participate in inspections, audits, and incident reviews