Job Description

The Town of Sylvan Lakeis a thriving, connected lakeside community that is resident focused, visitor friendly and the place to do business. Fifteen minutes from Red Deer, and an hour and a half from both Calgary and Edmonton, we offer the amenities of a larger center with the relaxed living atmosphere of a smaller community. With abundant year-round recreational and cultural activities, we have earned the name "Brilliant All Year!"

The Town of Sylvan Lake's mission is to deliver responsible municipal services and infrastructure that support an outstanding quality of life, unforgettable experiences, and a strong, diverse economy. We achieve that through our values of integrity, accountability, engagement, innovation, diversity and inclusion and our highly skilled workforce.

Would you like to work with a dynamic, agile and resilient team in a beautiful community where people come on vacation? If so, we are seeking an experienced HR Manager:

Human Resources Manager

Salary Range - $59.91 - $71.55 per Hour - 37.5 Hours Per Week

Monday to Friday (Out of Scope)

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for delivering comprehensive HR services to the Town, including talent acquisition, workforce planning, employee relations, learning and development, performance management, and compensation and benefits. This role ensures compliance with legislation and industry best practices to minimize organizational risk and foster a positive, productive workplace. By aligning HR strategies with organizational goals, the HR Manager supports the Town in attracting, retaining, and developing a skilled workforce, enabling efficient operations and sustainable growth.

The ideal candidate will have a degree or post graduate certification in Human Resources or related field in addition to a CPHR designation. A minimum of 10 years of increasing responsibility related experience with demonstrated generalist expertise in all areas of Human Resource management is preferred.

In exchange for your skills and services, we offer competitive pay, health and wellness benefits, pension, training and development opportunities, recognition, flexibility, and support for you to maintain a work/life balance that meets your needs.

If you're looking for the opportunity to be able to positively impact your community and workplace and this opportunity fits your skillset, we would love to hear from you. Send your resume and cover letter by January 16, 2026.

The Town of Sylvan Lake is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace; all candidates who are authorized to work in Canada and meet the qualifications are welcome to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $59.91-$71.55 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site gym On-site parking Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision care Wellness program
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) (required) Class 5 Drivers License (required) RCMP Based Criminal Record Check (required)
Work Location: In person