• Work for an exceptional city with a firm commitment to our people and culture
• Become a key part of a forward-thinking, inclusive, and diverse team that values every perspective
• Earn a competitive salary of $106,002 - $132,502, and comprehensive benefits! 

About the City of Lethbridge

Everyone who chooses to work, live, and play here knows that Lethbridge is a place unlike any other - a small city with a huge heart, and home to more than 100,000 people. We can’t help but be proud of what makes us special, the people: our friends, our neighbours, and our family.

We take pride in working for the people of our community and delivering programs and services that earn their trust, respect, and confidence. At the City of Lethbridge, we value and promote collaboration, advocacy, and a solutions-oriented approach to our work, that is at the core of our commitment to delivering public service excellence. Our vision is to focus on the strength of our people, challenging each other to be agile and innovative in a changing environment, helping to create a thriving community.

The City proudly acknowledges that we are located at the heart of Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot) Territory, home of Kainai, Piikani, Siksika and Amskapi Piikani (Montana, USA) First Nations. Lethbridge is also located within the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III. We recognize the diversity of our community and are working to ensure programs, services, facilities, and employment opportunities are inclusive to all people.

To learn more about us, please visit: lethbridge.ca/

About the Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Senior Human Resources Business Partner, based in Lethbridge, AB.

As a trusted member of our team, the Senior Business Partner provides expert guidance and dedicated support to leadership and employees on a broad range of labour relations, human resources, and people and culture processes and activities. 

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing strategic consulting services and guidance in the areas of complex employee relations cases
• Managing labour and union-management relations, conflict resolution, and performance improvement
• Providing advice on job design, workforce planning, and succession planning
• Formulating partnerships across People & Partner Services to deliver value-added services to senior leaders, management, and employees that reflect the organization’s business objectives

More About You

In order to qualify for this role, you must have a minimum of 6 years of progressive senior HR experience, with an emphasis on strategic labour relations and an understanding of collective agreement interpretation and application. 

The following skills and experience will be strong assets:

• Post-secondary degree in Human Resources Management or a related field 
• CPHR designation or eligibility to obtain it 
• Working familiarity and background in classification, compensation, and costing models
• Advanced organizational change management experience
• Working knowledge of HRIS such as PeopleSoft

As our ideal candidate, you possess a team-oriented mindset with a successful track record in building strategic networks and alliances. Your communication skills, including presentation expertise, are complemented by seasoned facilitation and conflict-resolution abilities. You are experienced in leadership development, organizational change management, and project management, with an analytical mindset for strategic workforce planning. 

Above all, we value a collaborative attitude and interpersonal skills, to drive our organization forward while building relationships with all stakeholders. 

About the Benefits

In exchange for your hard work and dedication, you will receive a highly competitive salary of $106,002 - $132,502, negotiable dependent on experience, along with a great host of benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements (such as compressed work week, or hybrid work arrangements)
• Extended health & dental (including vision care, paramedical, and travel insurance)
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, and dependent life insurance
• Health and Wellness Spending Account
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Pension plan 
• Negotiable vacation dependent on experience
• 1 week of administrative leave and 2 personal days
• Relocation assistance is available 
• Opportunities for professional development 
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Yearly employee bonding and wellness events, and more! 

If you enjoy variety in your work, and contributing to a vibrant community, apply today!