Reporting to the Director, People Services, the Advisor, Employee and Labour Relations is responsible for promoting and supporting positive employee and labour relations. This position partners with leaderships ensuring that people programs are aligned with organizational goals. This position handles the employee and labour relations portfolio including collective bargaining, investigations, performance management, attendance management, and union relations.
Include, but are not limited to:
The successful candidate will possess a post-secondary Diploma, preferably a degree in Human Resources Management. A Workplace Investigations Certificate is required, whereas a Commissioner of Oaths, CPHR Designation, and Municipal experience is considered an asset. A minimum of 5 years’ related working experience in Employee and Labour Relations in a unionized environment is required. The incumbent will understand, interpret, and apply relevant employment standards and legislation policies, guidelines, and industry trends, as well as maintain current knowledge of legal and arbitral developments and recommend actions regarding compliance and risk mitigation. Skills in investigation, influencing, and legal research are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, as well as Great Plains/Diamond is essential. This position requires excellent analytical, organizational, and conflict resolution skills.
Hours of Work: 37.5 per week; Monday to Friday
Duration: August 4, 2026 – August 4, 2028
We believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. In addition to a positive and collaborative work environment, we offer the following:
The City of Fort Saskatchewan offers a wage range of $50.36 to $59.25 per hour. Qualified applicants are invited to apply in confidence no later than Thursday, June 25, 2026, through the Career Portal on the City’s website at www.fortsask.ca.
