Careers

Deadline for applications: Opened until a suitable candidate is found.

The Organization

The Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA) is a progressive union representing approximately 29,000 paramedical, professional, and technical members. Our staff are committed to delivering high-quality services to our members. HSAA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The Position

HSAA is seeking a dynamic and well-rounded Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support a broad range of HR functions aligned with our strategic and operational objectives. This is a full-time, permanent position and will work out of the Edmonton office reporting to the Director of Human Resources

This out-of-scope role requires an experienced HR generalist who will act as a trusted consultant to management and staff, helping to foster a positive workplace culture and promote staff engagement and development.

Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:

Recruitment:

• Lead full-cycle recruitment, including creating job postings, screening resumes, conducting interviews, and onboarding new hires.
• Collaborate with department managers to understand staffing needs and provide recommendations on sourcing strategies and candidate selection.
• Develop and maintain a talent pool of qualified candidates through various channels, including social media, job boards, and networking events.

Employee and Labour Relations:

• Provide coaching and strategic advice on complex employee and labour relations matters related to collective agreement interpretation, policies, employment legislation, performance, behaviour, and workplace conduct.
• Manage and guide comprehensive workplace investigations and lead the grievance process through to arbitration when required.

Disability Management:

• Oversee day-to-day management and administration of disability management programs, including short-term disability, long-term disability, and WCB claims.
• Communicate with key stakeholders to adjudicate claims and develop return-to-work plans.
• Troubleshoot and escalate issues to vendors as necessary.

Job Classification:

• Conduct job classification assessments by developing, reviewing, and auditing positions.
• Provide expert classification recommendations and advice by interpreting technical information and applying established methodologies, communicating clearly and persuasively to stakeholders.

Pay & Benefits:

• Provide guidance and day-to-day support for employee benefits and payroll-related inquiries.
• Liaise with vendors and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing and benefits administration.
• Assist with audits, policy interpretation, and resolve issues related to compensation, group benefits, and pension plans.

What You Bring

You are a strategic thinker who instills confidence and serves as a trusted business partner. You have a proven track record of moving initiatives forward, delivering tangible results, and adapting to shifting priorities. With sound judgment and experience, you make effective recommendations and support the resolution of sensitive HR matters while maintaining confidentiality. You possess in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and collective agreements, and excel at building strong relationships with union representatives, management, peers, and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will also have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, with a minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in employee relations and human resources. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Proven experience providing employee relations and HR support within a unionized environment.
• Strong ability to manage competing priorities, balance workload, and meet critical deadlines.
• Creative thinker and problem solver who works effectively both independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Excellent analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of translating complex concepts into clear, accessible language for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) at an intermediate to advanced level.

Your Core Competencies

• Creative Problem Solving. You assess problems in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
• Drive for Results. You maximize resources to achieve organizational goals while maintaining accountability to each other and stakeholders.
• Systems Thinking. You understand broad perspectives, set goals to meet long-term outcomes, and help others to see their role in achieving results.
• Develop Self and Others. You are committed to learning and understanding the strategic importance of ongoing team development.
• Agility. You anticipate and adapt to changing priorities and environments. You are resilient in times of uncertainty.
• Develop Networks. You build connections and trust in relationships.
• Build Collaboration. You lead and contribute to conditions that support teamwork, collaboration, consistency, and excellence.

What We Offer:

Competitive Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Work-Life Balance: 35-hour work week

Learning & Development: Internal and external training support 

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter by e-mail to Human Resources at recruitment@hsaa.ca. A cover letter is required, as written communication skills, accuracy and attention to detail are essential to this position. In your cover letter, please tell us how your skills and experience align with this position. Your cover letter will be reviewed as part of the recruitment process.     

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.  

Applications may be used to fill other current and future opportunities.  

Deadline for applications: 11:59pm March 22, 2026

The Organization:

The Health Sciences Association of Alberta is a progressive union representing approximately 30,000 paramedical, professional, and technical members. Our staff are committed to delivering high-quality services to our members. HSAA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

The Position:

HSAA is seeking three (3) motivated and enthusiastic Summer Students who are passionate about contributing to positive change. These temporary, full-time positions are based in our Edmonton office and provide a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in policy development, finance, and organizational operations. The term of employment is up to four (4) months, ending on or before August 22, 2026.

These in-scope roles support multiple departments across the organization. Students will develop job-ready skills, gain practical workplace experience, and work alongside industry professionals who are committed to mentoring and supporting their growth.

Policy Development

• Conduct research and basic analysis to support policy recommendations.
• Research, draft, and review policy and processes documents and recommendations.

Accounting/Finance 

• Map and document department-wide finance processes, helping to create clear workflows and reference materials for team use.
• Identify potential gaps in existing policies and internal controls in completing the mapping and documentation of current processes and suggest enhancements for greater efficiency and compliance.
• Participate in the drafting and review of policies and internal controls, contributing to the development of finance-related guidelines and procedures.
• Support the transition of existing digital filling system to updated file and folder naming system, and the archiving of legacy/inactive digital files.
• Support the digital and physical filing of financial documents, including invoices, receipts, and reports.

Office Administration

• Prepare reports, correspondence, memoranda, schedules, and other documentation while maintaining accurate electronic and hard copy filing systems.
• Provide general administrative support across departments, including meeting coordination, internal communications, and records management.
• Assist with organizing workshops, conferences, and other internal and external initiatives as required.
• Contribute to special projects and cross-functional initiatives to support overall organizational operations.

What You Bring:

• Enrolled in a post-secondary program leading to a degree or diploma in Business, Public Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• Preferably one (1) year of experience in an office environment.
• Intermediate proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to perform a wide variety of administrative duties.
• Ability to work independently within a team-based environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate tactfully, courteously, and clearly.
• Dependable and hardworking.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to carry out tasks with minimal supervision.

What We Offer

Competitive Compensation: $20.23/hour

Work-Life Balance:  35-hour work week

Learning & Development:  Internal and external training support

Your Core Competencies:

• Creative Problem Solving: You contribute ideas for how the work can be done differently to solve issues.
• Agility: You anticipate and adapt to changing priorities. You are resilient in times of uncertainty.
• Develop Networks: You build connections and trust in relationships.
• Build Collaboration: You contribute to conditions that support teamwork, collaboration, consistency, and excellence.
• Systems Thinking: You understand how the work you do contributes to the overall success of the organization.
• Drive for Results: You take ownership of achieving results as an individual and as part of a team.

How to Apply: 

Please submit your resume and cover letter by e-mail to Human Resources at recruitment@hsaa.ca. In your cover letter, please tell us how your skills and experience align with this position. Applications may be used to fill other current and future opportunities. 

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those shortlisted for the position will be contacted.

Applications may be used to fill other current and future opportunities.