Permanent, Full-Time
Location: High River, Alberta (On-site)
Foothills County is looking to add an experienced Human Resources Advisor with intermediate-level generalist experience.
As a subject matter expert with a generalist background, the Human Resources Advisor will act as a trusted advisor to employees, supervisors, and management within the organization on a wide range of HR services and issues. The successful candidate will have great interpersonal skills, a proactive and collaborative attitude, and a strong work ethic.
We are looking for a highly ethical team player who takes initiative and thrives in a busy, fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities will include full-cycle recruitment, employee onboarding and orientation, supporting change and performance management initiatives, responding to employee and labor relations issues, and handling the department's day-to-day activities.
Qualifications, Education and Experience:
- Must possess a bachelor's degree or diploma in human resource management.
- Requirements include three years of experience as a generalist or advisor in human resources, or five years of progressive HR-specific experience with increasing scope and responsibility.
- A Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) certification or progress towards completion is preferred.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the Alberta Employment Standards Code, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Human Rights Act, and WCB.
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications and software, such as HRIS, ATS, and Avanti, is strongly desired.
Skills Required:
- Ability to adapt to changing work environments, manage competing demands, and deal with uncertainty, delays, and unforeseen events.
- Demonstrates a solid work ethic and sound professional judgement, including taking initiative and having a high degree of respect for discretion and confidentiality.
- Must possess the capacity to maintain discretion and confidentiality in all business dealings undertaken.
- Ability to exercise discretion, working directly with management and employees to ensure operational HR support services are provided in an effective manner.
- Sound problem-solving and influencing skills, coupled with an ability to understand broad human resource issues and resolve conflict situations in a diplomatic manner.
- Exhibit excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment.
To view a full copy of this Job Description please visit www.foothillscountyab.ca and click on Careers.
To apply:
- Send your cover letter and an up-to-date resume via email to: opportunities@foothillscountyab.ca
- Please include the job title in your cover letter and email subject heading.
- Send to the attention of: Human Resources Department, Foothills County, Box 5605, 309 Macleod Trail, High River, Alberta T1V 1M7.
This competition will close on Friday, October 23, 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will contact only those under consideration.
Foothills County provides permanent employees with a benefit and pension package.
