Job Description

The Edmonton Police Service has an opportunity for a highly motivated team player with strong administrative support skills and a keen interest in labour relations. Working in a dynamic environment, with experienced labour relations practitioners, the Human Resources Assistant will provide technical and administrative support to a team of Human Resources Advisors. The successful candidate's responsibilities will include:

• Receive, review, and track all grievances, investigations, disciplinary correspondence
• Receive, review, and refer incoming inquiries and requests, including FOIP requests, investigations, requests for information, briefings and other general inquiries to Labour Relations
• Provide confidential administrative support and facilitate effective daily operations of the HR Support and Labour Relations Branch
• Provide administrative support to the Human Resources team
• Attend a variety of meetings to record notes, track and ensure resolution of sensitive labour relations action items
• Prepares employee correspondence for a variety of requests including leaves of absence and extra employment
• Coordinates step increases for unionized employees and annual management/professional merit increases
• Responsible for electronic and paper filing for the HRS and LR Branch
• Performing other related duties as required
• Support in a variety of Labour Relations initiatives

Qualifications

• Completion of the twelfth (12th) school grade.
• Completion of a certificate or diploma program from an approved post-secondary school in the area of Human Resources, Labour Relations or Business Administration.
• A minimum of two (2) years' progressively responsible experience in the area of Human Resources, Labour Relations, Business Administration.
• A minimum of three (3) years of diversified word and information processing experience.
• Previous experience in a unionized setting would be an asset.
• Computer proficiency and experience using Human Resources Information Systems.
• Strong information and records management skills.
• Experience working with highly confidential documents and information.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise considerable judgement and tact when responding to sensitive requests.
• Strong interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and a high level of flexibility is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Successfully managing multiple priorities and deadlines while offering prompt service to clients and other HR staff is required.
• Working knowledge of current Employment Standards and HR best practices would be an asset.

Hours of Work:
33.75 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Hours of work may be subject to the terms and conditions of a variable hours of work program.
Salary Range:
82M, Salary Grade: 007, $30.315 - $38.012 (Hourly), $2,046.30 - $2,565.80 (Bi-Weekly), $53,407.45- $66,967.64 (Annually).
General:

• The City of Edmonton thanks applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Candidates considered for the position will be contacted.
• We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
• Please include a current resume and a cover letter with your online application.
• As part of your pre-hire screening, you will be required to complete an Enhanced Security Clearance. Should you accept employment with the Edmonton Police Service you acknowledge and agree to participate in future Enhanced Security Re-Clearances at scheduled intervals or in any other circumstances, exigent or otherwise, as required by the Human Resources Division.
• The successful candidate of this position may be able to participate in the EPS work from home pilot program based on supervisor approval.
• Applicants may be tested.

The Province of Alberta is a party to the Federal Agreement on Internal Trade, the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility with British Columbia and the New West Partnership Trade Agreement with British Columbia and Saskatchewan. All of these agreements promote labour mobility between the Provinces. Applicants may obtain information regarding recognition of extra provincial credentials at www.newwestpartnershiptrade.ca.
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