Human Resources Manager - Fulltime Permanent - EXTERNAL

Lethbridge Police Service; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 112,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lethbridge Police Service is seeking a full-time permanent Human Resources Manager to lead HR initiatives and ensure compliance with regulations. This role involves developing HR strategies, managing labor relations, and fostering relationships within the organization. Candidates should have extensive HR experience, particularly in a unionized environment, and a relevant university degree.

Benefits

Generous health care spending account

Defined benefit pension plan (LAPP)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressively senior experience in HR.
• Experience in a unionized environment is required.
• Ability to analyze business needs and think strategically.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute HR strategies that align with the organization's goals.
• Oversee HR policies and procedures implementation.
• Manage labor relations matters as required.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Thinking

Relationship Building

Change Management

Education

University degree in management with a major in human resources

Certified Human Resources Professional designation or eligibility

Job description

Please note only applications submitted through the Bamboo HR link below will be accepted. Applications submitted through City of Lethbridge website or other third-party sites, will not be considered

https : / / lethbridgepolice.bamboohr.com / careers / 429

The Lethbridge Police Service is currently accepting applications for a full-time permanent Human Resources Manager. The Human Resources Manager provides leadership of HR initiatives for Lethbridge Police Service. The role ensures strategic, compliant and operational management of human resources initiatives and requirements. The Human Resources manager is accountable for developing and promoting, constructive and collaborative relationships with stakeholders to enhance the work experience of employees and support the service mission, vision and values.

The Opportunity :

In this role, you bring agility, analytical thinking, and adaptability to a rapidly evolving environment. The Human Resources Manager plays a vital role within Lethbridge Police Service (LPS), acting as a trusted advisor. Leading a team of two and reporting directly to the Deputy Chief of Police, the Human Resources Manager collaborates closely with the Executive Team (Chief, Deputy Chief, and three Divisional Inspectors), managers, employees across LPS and the City of Lethbridge.

This position offers a high degree of variety, with exposure to a broad range of human resource functions, allowing you to continually deepen your human resource competencies and expand your experience. As the Human Resources Manager, you demonstrate the ability to assess situations, understand organizational needs, and provide sound guidance aligned with relevant legislation and collective bargaining agreements. Experience within government and working within a unionized environment is essential in this role.

As the Human Resources Manager, you will :

• Develop and execute HR strategies that align with the organization's goals and objectives
• Oversee the development and implementation of human resources policies and procedures
• Provide leadership and guidance to the LPS HR team, members of Executive and employees
• Ensure compliance with administrative laws and regulations
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and maintain HR metrics to measure the effectiveness of HR programs and initiatives
• Develop and maintain effective communication channels with employees across the organization
• Proactively manage the claims management process within LPS in collaboration with the City of Lethbridge Disability Management Team, including accommodation requests, permanent accommodations and short-term disability, long term disability and Workers Compensation Board case management.
• Analyze workforce planning needs, monitoring trends and proactively developing creative strategies to meet these needs
• Manage labour relations matters as required
• Manage, review, and modify the promotion process.
• Researching and investigating special topic areas as required using various sources of information.
• Serve as a Lethbridge Police Service representative on the Alberta Association Police of Chiefs People and Culture Committee

As a leader within the Lethbridge Police Service, the following competencies are required as the Human Resources Manager to advance organizational goals and foster a high-performing workplace :

Strategic Thinking and Decision-Making

Leads strategic HR initiatives aligned with organizational vision. Sets long-term goals, addresses gaps, ensures alignment across teams, and communicates progress to leadership and key stakeholders.

Public Trust, Ethics, and Accountability

Promotes a culture of transparency and integrity through consistent HR policy development and ethical hiring, promotion, and disciplinary practices. Ensures compliance with conflict of interest and reporting standards.

Conflict Analysis and Facilitation

Effectively identifies, analyzes, and resolves conflict through facilitation, mediation, and team assessments. Fosters a respectful workplace by encouraging open dialogue and sustainable solutions.

Change Management

Champions organizational transformation by managing HR change initiatives. Applies adaptive strategies to overcome challenges and drive continuous improvement while maintaining operational effectiveness.

Relationship Building and Collaboration

Builds trusted, respectful relationships internally and externally. Models open communication, inclusivity, and collaboration while fostering sustainable partnerships across the organization and community.

Effectively leads and manages change across all levels while maintaining operational efficiency. Responds flexibly to shifting priorities and challenges, fostering innovation and resilience. Enhances HR practices through strategic adaptation and champions a culture of continuous improvement within Lethbridge Police Service and beyond.

Qualifications :

• A minimum of 10 years of progressively senior experience in a related field, with preference given to candidates with backgrounds in policing or government sectors
• Demonstrated experience working in a unionized environment in a Human Resources capacity is required
• University degree in management with a major in human resources and Labour Relations or a related field
• Certified Human Resources Professional designation or eligibility
• Knowledge of sound business practices related to human resources management
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with a wide range of business unit leaders
• Ability to analyze business needs and think strategically
• Ability to maneuver from para-military aspects of policing to mainstream business cultures.

Salary : $112,456.50 - $140,575.50

Hours : Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, (Flexible / Compressed Work Week is available)

The City of Lethbridge offers a competitive and flexible compensation package including a generous health care spending account and a defined benefit pension plan (LAPP).

The successful candidate is required to consent to a police security clearance, which includes the voluntary completion

and submission of a personal disclosure form (lifestyle questionnaire), criminal and police records check, fingerprint check, reference checks and truth verification through polygraph examination.

STEPS OF HIRING PROCESS

• Resumes will be reviewed for relevant qualifications, education, experience, training and skills.
• Selected applicants will be contacted to complete a Personal Disclosure Form and Security Clearance Declaration (applicable to applicants outside of LPS).
• Competitive applicants will be contacted for a Behavioral Descriptive Interview.
• Completion of a satisfactory police fingerprinting check (applicable to applicants outside LPS).
• Completion of a satisfactory polygraph examination (applicable to applicants outside LPS).
• A Security clearance check will be conducted (applicable to applicants outside LPS).
• Reference verification of a minimum of three professional references (applicable to applicants outside LPS)
• A successful candidate(s) will be selected and offered the position.
• All components of the selection process will be administered, scored, evaluated and interpreted in a fair and uniform manner.
• Duration of the hiring process may take approximately two to three months.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume with cover letter, online via the bamboo HR link posted above.

Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4 : 00 pm

Please note only applications submitted through the Bamboo HR link above will be accepted. Applications submitted through City of Lethbridge website or other third-party sites, will not be considered

The City of Lethbridge (www.lethbridge.ca) proudly acknowledges that we are located at the heart of Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot) Territory, home of Kainai, Piikani, Siksika and Amskapi Piikani (Montana, USA) First Nations. Lethbridge is also located within the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III. The City recognizes the diversity of our community and is working to ensure programs, services, facilities, and employment opportunities are inclusive to all people.

Facility Dogs

As a prospective employee it is important for you to know that LPS has two facility dogs in the workplace. LPS facility dogs are here to support our employees in positive, constructive manner. Further, LPS facility dogs support the emotional needs of victim's and or witnesses through the Criminal Justice Process. A Facility Dog is directed by a professional with specialized expertise. Facility dogs frequent many areas of our building. In addition, we have police service dogs. Our police service dogs have minimal interaction with employees on site under the supervision of a trained handler.

Landed Immigrant / Citizenship Status Canada

The Lethbridge Police Service welcomes employment applications from those who are currently Canadian Citizens or Canadian Permanent Residents. We require a significant background screening process to obtain a successful security clearance as a condition of employment with our agency. As an employer, we are unable to sponsor Canadian Work Permits / Visas or Permanent Residence applications at this time.

Work Location

LPS employees are required to carry-out their assigned duties in-person at a Lethbridge Police Service facility. Our Lethbridge Police Service Headquarters are located at 135 1st Avenue South Lethbridge, AB T1J 0A1

All applicants are thanked in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

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