Job Description

About Bethany

Bethany Care Society (Bethany) is one of Western Canada's largest not-for-profit providers of care, housing, and community services for seniors and adults with disabilities. Since 1945, Bethany has provided high-quality, person-centred care focused on the unique physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of our residents and tenants. We create caring communities to support Albertans to age well.

Why Bethany?

We offer generous vacation and leave time, competitive salaries, benefits, retirement savings programs, and top-ups for maternal leaves. We are committed to employee well-being and giving back to our community. We invest in our people because they are the reason for our success.
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Working at Bethany

Summary

We are seeking a collaborative, detail-oriented, and customer service orientated

HR Advisor

to join our team. In this dynamic HR generalist role, you will serve as a trusted partner to site leadership, delivering both operational and strategic HR support. Key areas of responsibility include full-cycle recruitment, employee and labour relations, total rewards, leave and disability management, and workforce analytics. This position plays a critical role in aligning people practices with Bethany's mission of creating caring communities.

This in-office role supports our

Red Deer and Sylvan Lake

sites. The primary work location is Red Deer, with regular travel to Sylvan Lake required.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Workforce Planning

Lead end-to-end recruitment for assigned portfolios, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and hiring Collaborate with leaders to assess staffing needs and develop proactive workforce planning strategies Provide expert guidance on recruitment best practices, onboarding processes, and compliance with collective agreements Support organization-wide recruitment initiatives, including Summer Student programs and grant-funded roles

Employee & Labour Relations

Provide advisory support on a range of labour and employee relations matters Lead and steward grievance and investigation processes in collaboration with HR Business Partners and site operations leaders Maintain records and documentation in accordance with legislative and policy standards

Leave & Disability Management

Support accommodation cases, including medical and non-medical accommodations Ensure compliance with organizational policies, privacy standards, and applicable legislation

HRIS & Workforce Analytics

Maintain HRIS records and ensure accuracy of employee data Prepare regular workforce reports and analytics to support operational decision-making Provide insights on trends related to staffing, attendance, and performance

What You Bring:

Education

Post-secondary education in Human Resources Management or Business-Related Field. CPHR Designation is an asset (or working towards).

Experience

Minimum 3-5 years in an HR Advisor, Generalist, or Consultant role Experience supporting unionized environments preferred Demonstrated experience with investigations, grievance processes, and leave management Proficiency in HRIS and workforce data reporting Experience working in multi-site, multi-union workplaces is an asset.

Additional Skills

Committed to a high level of customer service. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient skills in Excel and MS Office. Highly organized, accurate and detail oriented. Ability to set priorities and handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously. Hold and maintain Valid Class 5 driver's license (travel to Bethany sites is required).

Position Information:

Posting Number: 25-8967 Position Number: ADR-CP10-001 Location: Bethany CollegeSide (Red Deer) and Bethany Sylvan Lake Classification: Human Recourses FTE: 1.00 Non-Union Department/Unit(s): Administration Position Type: Permanent Full Time Shift and Hours of Work: Days (8:00-4:15) Hours Per Shift: 7.75 hours Shift Per Cycle: 10 shifts in a 2 week cycle Shift Pattern: Days Position Start Date: Pending application Posting End Date: until filled

How to Apply:

Like what you see and think you have what it takes to join our team?


Apply Online at:

http://bethanyseniors.com/careers/

by submitting your resume and cover letter.

Please note this competition may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found.
All applicants are thanked for their interest. Only those selected to move forward will be contacted.

Bethany Care Society is an equal opportunity employer.

Successful candidates will be required to obtain a Criminal Background Check and provide proof of all mandatory immunizations.

Bethany Care Society complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). By forwarding your resume to Bethany you are consenting to the collection and use of your personal information for this job competition. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.