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Deadline for applications: Open until suitable candidate found.

The Organization

The Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA) 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 a temporary full-time General Manager for an 18-month term to lead our administrative team through an exciting period of transition and growth. This leadership role oversees key programs, facilities, and organizational operations, ensuring smooth day-to-day functioning and strong support for our members and staff.

The General Manager leads a team of Administrative Assistants, providing direction, coordination, and support across a range of organizational programs — including merchandise, member benefits, special projects, and general office administration and reception. This role is responsible for developing and optimizing administrative systems to improve efficiency, communication, and collaboration throughout the organization. Acting as a central point of coordination, the General Manager ensures that staff have the tools, information, and resources they need to deliver exceptional service to members and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to are:

1.  Leadership & Program Coordination
   • Lead and support a team of Administrative Assistants to deliver high-quality administrative services across the organization.
   • Oversee program coordination for merchandise, member benefits, and office administration and reception.
   • Plan and manage administrative procedures, continuously identifying opportunities to streamline and improve processes.
   • Manage budgets for multiple program areas, ensuring effective use of organizational resources.
      
2. Facilities & Operations Management
   • Oversee facilities operations for both the Edmonton and Calgary offices, ensuring a safe, clean, and professional work environment.
   • Coordinate building maintenance, utilities, leases, and health and safety compliance.
   • Liaise with service providers, contractors, and trades to support building upkeep and improvements.
   • Manage vendor relationships, including negotiating and administering contracts for cleaning, security, and other office services.
      
3. Insurance, Risk & Compliance
   • Manage the organization’s commercial insurance portfolio, including property, liability, and member benefit programs.
   • Monitor and mitigate operational risks through effective procedures and documentation.
   • Oversees and manages the Emergency Response Plan (ERP) in collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure organizational preparedness and regulatory compliance.
      
4. Merchandise Program Management
   • Oversee HSAA’s merchandise store operations, including purchasing, inventory management, online sales, and reporting.
   • Maintain accurate stock levels, coordinate shipping, and ensure timely order fulfillment.

The position works under high-pressure situations to provide timely and accurate advice on current projects and emerging issues. This role requires a high level of independence, agility, and problem-solving skills to address office and building matters and provide clear guidance to staff on actions to take to alleviate office and program operations. Project coordination, time management, active engagement, and collaboration with employees at all levels of the organization and other internal and external stakeholders are essential for this role.

What You Bring

You have a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Facilities Management, or a related discipline, along with 5 years of experience providing direct supervision to a team of administrative professionals. You bring a strong background in budget administration, facilities, operations, and program management. You share the core values of HSAA and believe in the important role that unions play in supporting and empowering workers.

You are tech-savvy, with intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. You are self-motivated, organized, and able to respond to requests and issues in a professional, approachable, and service-oriented manner. You enjoy working collaboratively on diverse projects with staff at all levels of the organization, applying clear and timely verbal and written communication.

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.

What We Offer

Competitive Compensation: $130,000 to $145,656.00, commensurate with experience  

Top Benefits: 100% employer paid benefits, flex spending account, and pension plan 

Hours of Work: 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: Opened until a suitable candidate is found. 

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:

The Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA) is seeking a strategic, principled, and experienced Director, Negotiations to lead collective bargaining and labour relations initiatives across multiple bargaining tables. This senior leadership role will report to the Executive Director and is responsible for the planning and executing bargaining activities, including mandate development, proposal coordination, and the implementation of agreements while ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and member-focused outcomes.

Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

1. Strategic Negotiations & Labour Relations:
   • Provide executive oversight for all phases of collective bargaining, ensuring alignment across agreements, adherence to mandates, and consistency in proposals, costing, and settlement recommendations.
   • Offer expert guidance on the interpretation and application of collective agreements to support defensible, member-focused outcomes.
2. Bargaining Preparation, Research, and Policy Development:
   • Oversee the development of bargaining proposals and supporting research to ensure strategies are evidence-based, strategically aligned, and reflective of member priorities.
   • Monitor sector trends, legislative developments, and emerging labour market issues to anticipate challenges and adjust strategies proactively.
3. Labour Action & Strategic Mobilization:
   • Lead strategic planning for strike readiness and job actions, ensuring members, staff, and bargaining teams are fully prepared for all phases of potential labour disruption.
   • Direct the development, negotiation, and management of Essential Services Agreements (ESAs).
   • Provide strategic direction for member mobilization and organizing initiatives, using data-driven insights to maximize participation, cohesion, and bargaining effectiveness.
4. Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Coordination:
   • Build and maintain strategic relationships with employer representatives, internal departments, and union affiliates to support cohesive, member-focused bargaining strategies.
   • Provide senior leadership with timely reporting on bargaining progress, risks, and emerging issues to inform organizational decision-making.

The position also provides guidance and mentorship to a multidisciplinary team of negotiators and functional specialists, fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment. This role will also oversee resource allocation, workload management, and professional development to ensure operational and strategic objectives are achieved.

What You Bring:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and convey complex ideas in high-pressure environments. They possess strong conflict resolution capabilities and sound judgment, enabling them to build and maintain productive relationships. This role requires expertise in managing multiple bargaining tables, prioritizing competing demands, and translating strategic goals into actionable plans. Proficiency in resource allocation, budget management, and evidence-based decision-making is essential.

The successful candidate will also have a: 

• University degree or diploma in Labour Relations, Human Resources, Employment or Labour Law, Health Care or Health Economics, or a related discipline, combined with a minimum of ten (10) years of progressive labour relations experience in a unionized environment and at least five (5) years of leadership or team-management experience; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Familiarity with sector-specific issues, operational challenges, strategic human health resource planning, labour market dynamics, and emerging policy trends is considered an asset.
• Advance training and certifications in Collective Bargaining/Negotiations will be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated expertise in labour relations strategy, collective bargaining, and the full spectrum of grievance and arbitration processes within complex unionized environments.
• Strong knowledge of employment and labour legislation, human rights law, and related legal frameworks, preferably within public sector or highly regulated industries.
• Added focus on healthcare background would be considered an asset. 

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 organization 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 understand 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  

Top Benefits:    100% employer paid benefits, flex spending account, and pension plan   

Hours of Work:    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: 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: Opened until a suitable candidate is found. 

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 a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Governance Specialist to support the effective governance of the Board of Directors, its committees, working groups, and local units. Reporting to the Executive Director, this out-of-scope position plays a vital role in enabling these bodies to fulfill their strategic, fiduciary, and oversight responsibilities through expert advice, sound governance practices, and effective administrative support.

The Governance Specialist is responsible for the development, implementation, and ongoing management of governance-related policies, procedures, and documentation—including the constitution, bylaws, terms of reference, and other foundational materials that support HSAA’s governance framework.

As a trusted advisor to senior leadership and governance bodies, the Specialist ensures high standards of accuracy, transparency, and accountability in all governance activities. This role demands strong communication skills, political acuity, and the ability to navigate complex relationships and organizational dynamics.

What You Bring:

The ideal candidate is an experienced governance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings a strong understanding of board and committee operations, policy development, and governance frameworks. You possess excellent analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to deliver high-quality work while balancing multiple priorities.

You are a collaborative problem-solver who communicates clearly, works independently, and brings a proactive, solution-focused approach to governance.

The successful candidate will also have:

• A university degree or diploma in Political Science, Governance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting governance in a large or complex organization, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven knowledge of board and committee governance, including agenda planning, minute-taking, policy management, and compliance.
• Professional governance certification (e.g., GPC.D, FCG/ACG) is preferred.
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM) and experience are assets.
• Experience in a unionized or not-for-profit environment is considered an asset.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).

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 organization goals while maintaining accountability to each other and stakeholders.
• Systems Thinking: You understand broad perspectives and help others to see their role in achieving results.
• 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
Top Benefits:  100% employer paid benefits, flex spending account, and pension plan
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.