Consultant, Total Rewards

Covenant Health Canada; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 51,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health is seeking a Consultant, Total Rewards, to act as a subject matter expert in job design, evaluation, and total rewards programs. You will provide counsel to leaders on job design, compensation, benefits, and pension strategies to support organizational effectiveness and workforce sustainability.

The role focuses on maintaining Covenant's job evaluation framework for internal equity, compliant with legislative and collective agreement requirements, and uses research and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in HR-related field or business-related discipline.
• 2–5 years in a human resources role with knowledge of compensation and job evaluation.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME in job design, job evaluation, and total rewards programs.
• Advise leaders on job design, documentation, compensation strategy, benefits, pensions, and market competitiveness.
• Maintain and enhance the job evaluation/classification framework for internal equity and compliance.
• Use systems thinking and analysis to diagnose challenges and develop cross-functional recommendations.

Skills

Compensation

Job evaluation

Organizational design

Total rewards

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Job description

At Covenant Health, you will be part of a collaborative and knowledgeable team that plays an important role in supporting our people and strengthening the organization. Guided by our strong belief in our mission and values, we are committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued and supported, and where thoughtful, sustainable decisions make a meaningful difference. As part of the Total Rewards team, you will have the opportunity to contribute your expertise, influence positive organizational change, and help shape programs and practices that support our people and the delivery of exceptional care. Join a team where your insight, collaboration, and work have an impact across Covenant Health.NOTE: This position is based in Edmonton and requires regular in-office presence. Eligibility for a hybrid work arrangement (3 days in office) may be considered upon successful completion of probation.

Description:

The Consultant, Total Rewards, serves as a subject matter expert in job design, job evaluation, and total rewards programs. The role provides specialized consultation and advice to leaders on job design and documentation, compensation strategy, employee benefits, pension and savings plans, market competitiveness, and total rewards policy to support organizational effectiveness and workforce sustainability.A primary focus of the role is maintaining and enhancing Covenant's job evaluation and classification framework to support internal equity, sound job design, and compliance with legislative and collective agreement requirements. Through systems thinking, research, analysis, and professional judgment to assess business needs, diagnose organizational challenges and develop recommendations that consider the broader workforce, operational, financial and employee experience impacts. The role contributes to the continuous improvement of compensation, benefits, pension, and savings programs through the evaluation of market practices, business requirements, and regulatory developments in alignment with organizational objectives.This position is non-unionized.

• Classification: Consultant
• Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
• Unit and Program: Total Rewards
• Primary Location: One Twelve Campus
• Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 17-NOV-2026
• Date Available: 01-DEC-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Hourly Salary: $37.12
• Maximum Hourly Salary: $55.68
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Consultant
• Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
• Unit and Program: Total Rewards
• Primary Location: One Twelve Campus
• Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 17-NOV-2026
• Date Available: 01-DEC-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Hourly Salary: $37.12
• Maximum Hourly Salary: $55.68
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Commerce, Management, or a related field. Two (2) to Five (5) years of experience in a human resources professional role. Knowledge of compensation, job evaluation/classification, organizational design, and/or total rewards principles, including the ability to analyze information and develop recommendations, strategies, and policies.

Additional Required Qualifications

Agile and adaptable in responding to changing priorities and organizational needs. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Creative problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Results-oriented with strong attention to detail. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Systems thinker with the ability to understand organizational interdependencies and impacts. Ability to work effectively in a complex, evolving environment. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines. Demonstrated professionalism, diplomacy, and composure when dealing with sensitive or contentious matters. Ability to build collaborative relationships and effectively influence stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Compensation Professional or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist designation. Experience in a complex, unionized environment, including interpreting collective agreement provisions. Experience with HR information systems. Experience using the Korn Ferry Hay Guide Chart methodology. Experience conducting research, benchmarking & market analysis, & interpreting legislation to support total rewards program recommendations. Experience with employee benefits, savings or leave programs.

Hiring Requirements

The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:

Security Screening: As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.

Be the Difference

Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.

Covenant Zone, Edmonton, One Twelve Campus