Participate in meaningful work
As an integral part of the Human Resource Services team you will provide both strategic and operational human resource expertise to support workforce priorities of the Legislative Assembly Office (LAO).
You will apply your professional level experience and knowledge to consult and provide expert advice to employees, managers and Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) on all aspects of human resource management while addressing and influencing the people-related aspects required to meet the LAO’s organizational mandate.
You will utilize a flexible and client-oriented approach to deliver services to a broad workforce that includes nonpartisan and partisan clients such as MLAs, constituency, caucus, management and opted-out and excluded employees.
Contribute to an engaged workplace
You are an individual who has demonstrated success in building and leveraging relationships to both understand needs and translate those needs into workforce strategies. You utilize your strong expertise in human resource management and your ability to influence while consulting on complex workforce issues in a dynamic political environment. Your strategic orientation allows you to excel at analyzing existing processes and programs, proposing creative and forward-looking enhancements. You excel at coordinating multiple projects while maintaining flexibility to balance and shift focus to manage competing priorities. You approach situations from a team perspective and know that collaborating and supporting each other contributes to the best outcomes.
Bring your excellence to the LAO
Your background includes a related postsecondary degree in human resources, business administration or related field. This is ideally supplemented by achievement of a professional human resource designation.
You possess two to three years’ directly related experience with recruitment, workforce planning, employee relations, classification and compensation, health, safety and wellness, employee development and performance management. You communicate effectively through strong written and verbal communication. Your experience within a public service environment is an advantage.
Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower salary.
Why Choose the LAO
We are offering a salaried, full-time position in a skilled, diverse and united workforce, where employees feel engaged, supported, safe, respected and valued. The monthly salary range for this position is $5,643.76-$7,739.41, dependent on qualifications. We support your career development throughout your time with us at the LAO.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes health and dental options you can choose based on your needs and alter annually at Choice Point time and an annual Health Spending Account to supplement your coverage. As a salaried employee you will also participate in the Alberta public service pension plan (PSPP).
We value employee wellness and work-life balance. The LAO starts all salaried employees at 15 days of vacation per year and provides a variety of leaves for life events. All employees can access the free and confidential Employee and Family Assistance Program.
We offer flexible and hybrid work arrangements for some positions and promote employee wellness and work-life balance.
To apply for this position, please submit your resumé and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience to hr@assembly.ab.ca. The deadline for applications is March 25, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
We are committed to employment equity and value diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.