Advisor, People & Culture

Red Deer Polytechnic; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Alberta is seeking a People & Culture Advisor. This role focuses on shaping workplace experiences, providing HR advisory support, and facilitating constructive relationships across divisions. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of HR generalist experience, ideally in a unionized environment. The position offers a flexible work schedule between 28 to 35 hours weekly, aligning HR strategies with institutional objectives, and fostering an inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years as an HR generalist, ideally in a unionized and post-secondary environment.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and HR policies.
• Facilitation or training experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline advisory support on HR management aspects.
• Guide managers through sensitive workplace matters.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners for policy interpretation.
• Advise on performance improvement strategies and compliance.
• Help design and implement HR programs.
• Work on aligning HR plans with strategic goals.
• Coordinate recruitment processes and selection.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Problem-solving

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, or related field

Tools

HRMIS software

Job description

Posting Details

Please see Special Instructions for more details. This is an on-campus position.

Position Title Advisor, People & Culture

Position Summary Are you passionate about shaping positive workplace experiences and driving strategic people practices? Red Deer Polytechnic is seeking a dynamic People & Culture Advisor to join our collaborative team and help advance our 2030 Strategic Plan. If you thrive in a consultative, relationship-focused environment and want to make a real difference, this opportunity is for you!

Position Responsibilities As a People & Culture Advisor, you’ll be a trusted partner to managers and employees across our Schools and Divisions. You’ll provide frontline advisory support on all aspects of human resource management, including:

• Employee Relations: Guide managers through sensitive workplace matters, support fair resolutions, and facilitate mechanisms for employee feedback. Serve as an escalation resource for unresolved concerns and help foster a positive workplace culture.
• Labour Relations: Collaborate with HR Business Partners and Labour Relations Specialists to interpret policies, collective agreements, and legislation. Support constructive relationships with union and association representatives.
• Performance Management: Advise on performance improvement strategies, progressive discipline, and compliance. Assist with documentation and ensure fair processes.
• HR Program Development: Help design and implement programs that build supervisor and manager capabilities, support employee well-being, and drive engagement.
• HR Planning: Work with client groups to align HR plans with strategic and operational goals, including workforce planning, succession, and organizational design.
• Recruitment & Selection: Coordinate applicant tracking, advise on best practices, and participate in selection processes to attract top talent.
• Project Management: Lead HR projects aligned with institutional priorities, contribute to policy development, and conduct research to support collective bargaining and planning.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Social Sciences, or a related field.

Experience: At least 5 years as an HR generalist, ideally in a unionized and post-secondary environment. Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and HRMIS software. Facilitation or training experience is a plus.

Skills: Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and HRMIS systems.

Preferred Qualifications HR Management Graduate Certificate and CPHR designation are assets.

Salary or Hourly? Hourly

Salary $40.60 - $49.34 per hour

Benefits and Compensation Information

About Red Deer Polytechnic Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta, Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) provides more than 100 industry-relevant credit and non-credit programs to approximately 11,000 credit, non-credit and apprenticeship students. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres, RDP provides education and applied research opportunities in partnership with industry and communities.

Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.

Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community.

Posting Detail Information

Competition Number 2025-E-

Employment Type Term-Certain Part-Time

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date 01/16/2026

Position End Date (if term-certain) 09/30/2026

FTE

Hours of Work Flexible, Between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, 28 to 35 hours per week

Open Date 12/22/2025

Close Date 01/06/2026

Open Until Filled

Note to Applicant Red Deer Polytechnic fosters an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone can bring their full selves and share their unique talents. We are committed to being responsive to the evolving needs and expectations of our diverse community.

At RDP, we are committed to a merit-based hiring process, and we believe in an inclusive workplace that is fair, equitable, supportive, welcoming and respectful. We recognize, value, and leverage differences in identities, abilities, background, cultures, skills, experiences, and perspectives. Our practices are guided by the principles of the Alberta Human Rights Act and support the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action. If you believe you have the skills and equivalent experience and potential to contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply.

Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

Special Instructions to Applicants This is an on-campus position.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume