Human Resource Advisor - Permanent, Full-TIme

Foothills County; High River; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Foothills County in High River, Alberta, seeks an experienced Human Resources Advisor (on-site) with a generalist background. You will act as a trusted advisor to employees, supervisors, and management on a wide range of HR services and issues.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills, initiative and collaboration to support HR activities in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree or diploma in HR, and 3–5 years’ HR generalist or advisor experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in human resource management.
• 3 years generalist/advisor HR experience or 5 years progressive HR experience.
• CPHR certification preferred.
• Knowledge of Alberta Employment Standards Code, OH&S Act, Human Rights Act, and WCB.
• Experience with HRIS, ATS and Avanti; MS Office experience strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Support change management and performance initiatives.
• Respond to employee and labor relations issues.
• Handle day-to-day HR department activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in HR

CPHR certification (preferred)

Tools

HRIS/ATS software

Microsoft Office

Avanti

Job description

Closing Date & Time

October 23, 2026 - 4:00pm

Status

Accepting applications

Organization

Foothills County

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.

This competition will close on Friday, October 23, 2026.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will contact only those under consideration.