Human Resources Generalist (OHS Focus)

Calgary-Foothills-Primary-Care-Network; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Calgry Foothills Primary Care Network is seeking an HR Generalist to contribute to the development and delivery of HR policies, onboarding, training, compensation, benefits, and safety programs across the organization.

The role supports managers and employees, coordinates recruitment, manages documentation, analyzes HR metrics, and helps maintain a safe, compliant workplace through OHS initiatives and incident investigations.

Qualifications

• College diploma or university degree in HR or related field.
• 3-5 years in a Human Resource Generalist role.
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety legislation and practices.
• Experience supporting workplace incident investigations and safety compliance.
• CPHR designation an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR guidance to managers and employees.
• Support recruitment lifecycle: postings, screening, interviews.
• Handle documentation for offers, changes, and terminations.
• Support HR-related training and onboarding.
• Maintain SharePoint HR content and documents.
• Analyze HR metrics and report to stakeholders.
• Support OHS programs and incident investigations.
• Coordinate safety training and regulatory reporting.

Skills

HR knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Digital literacy

Client-focused

Education

College diploma or university degree in Human Resources

Tools

SharePoint

HRIS

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary until December 2027

FTE: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

Work Schedule: Weekdays - Dayshift

Summary of Position

The Human Resources (HR) Generalist is responsible for contributing to the development and delivery of HR policies, practices and programs to create a dynamic, engaging culture and work environment. The HR Generalist supports the achievement of business objectives through HR programs including, but not limited to, recruitment and selection, onboarding, training and development, compensation and benefits, disability management, workforce analytics and Occupational Health & Safety (OHS). This role supports the organization's commitment to maintaining a safe, healthy and compliant workplace through the administration of safety programs, incident management processes, regulatory compliance and employee wellness initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR guidance, interfacing with managers and employees to answer routine/common queries while understanding and utilizing existing HR policies, procedures and HR best practices to provide sound advice
• Support the recruitment lifecycle – create job postings, screen resumes, pre-screen candidates, schedule interviews and coordinate reference checks
• Complete all respective documentation and administration related to talent acquisition, offers of employment, compensation, benefits, employee changes, terminations and other aspects of HR
• Support HR-related training sessions including new hire orientation and various HR programs and processes
• Update SharePoint to ensure HR content and documents are posted and active on the internal webpage
• Analyze HR metrics and trends to identify opportunities, recommend data-driven solutions and generate reports to support various stakeholders
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) programs, policies, procedures and initiatives in accordance with applicable legislation and organizational requirements
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees regarding OHS responsibilities, workplace safety practices, incident reporting, hazard identification and corrective actions
• Coordinate and maintain OHS documentation, records, training completion, inspections, incident investigations and regulatory reporting requirements
• Assist in the investigation of workplace incidents, injuries, near misses and safety concerns, ensuring appropriate documentation, root cause analysis and corrective action follow-up
• Monitor legislative changes and emerging best practices related to workplace health and safety and make recommendations to ensure organizational compliance
• Participate in Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) activities, including meeting coordination, documentation and follow-up on action items
• Coordinate mandatory safety training, employee certifications and compliance tracking to ensure organizational adherence to legislative and operational requirements
• Analyze workplace safety trends, incident data and absenteeism metrics to identify opportunities for risk reduction and continuous improvement
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Maintain integrity, discretion, judgement, tact and diplomacy when dealing with confidential and sensitive matters
• Adhere to ethical standards for HR professionals by modelling appropriate behaviour
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequent changes and tight timeline demands with multiple stakeholders
• Respond to inquiries and concerns from employees at all levels of the organization with comfort, respect and empathy
• Strong customer focus with ability to support/influence in a multi-site environment
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) are critical
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence when working closely with managers
• Analytically minded with ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations as they arise
• Digitally savvy and embraces the use of technology in elevating HR strategies and programs to the next level
• Ability to “think outside the box” and question existing tasks/methodologies with a view to improving overall processes and generate efficiencies

Qualifications

• College diploma or university degree with major in Human Resources or related field
• 3-5 years in a Human Resource Generalist role
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety legislation, regulations and best practices
• Experience supporting workplace incident investigations, hazard assessments and safety compliance initiatives preferred
• CPHR designation an asset

Employment Requirements:

• Completion of a satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search.

Diversity & Inclusion

• Our PCN strongly believes in sustaining an inclusive, respectful and equitable working environment that represents the communities we serve. We are committed to a merit-based selection process that ensures all candidates are considered. We invite people of all ethnic backgrounds, ancestry, religious beliefs, sex, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientation, ages, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics and disabilities to apply for positions within our PCN.

Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation

• As part of our ongoing commitment to advancing reconciliation and supporting Indigenous communities, we actively uphold Call to Action 23 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. We are dedicated to increasing the recruitment and retention of Indigenous professionals across all levels of our organization, particularly in health and wellness roles and encourage individuals of Indigenous ancestry to apply.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, as well as districts 4, 5 and 6 of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.