Human Resources Specialist – Humans Resources

Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts; Banff; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Town of Banff invites a Human Resources Specialist to implement employee and workplace policies rooted in integrity and inclusivity. You will report to the Manager, Human Resources and support staff and leaders across the organization with hands-on HR practice.

This role emphasises Alberta employment standards, health and safety, onboarding, performance management, and equitable recruitment. The successful candidate will build trusted relationships and contribute to a safe, respectful, and

Responsibilities

• Providing practical HR advice, coaching and support to employees and leaders.
• Supporting legislative compliance, including Alberta employment standards, human rights and occupational health and safety requirements.
• Administering and supporting compensation, benefits, disability management, attendance and workplace accommodations.
• Leading and supporting equitable recruitment and selection processes.
• Coordinating onboarding, employee development, performance management, recognition and succession‑planning initiatives.
• Supporting employee relations matters, including workplace concerns and investigations, with discretion and a fair, fact‑based approach.
• Reviewing and maintaining HR policies, procedures and programs to align with organizational needs and legislative requirements.
• Building trusted relationships with employees, leaders, Council, external partners and professional advisors.
• Contributing to a physically and psychologically safe, respectful and inclusive workplace.

Job description

Position Overview

As our Human Resources Specialist, you will contribute to the Town’s mission of “Taking of Banff” by grounding employee and workplace policies, procedures and programs in a culture of integrity, inclusion, accountability and professionalism.

Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources, this is a trusted, hands‑on senior role supporting employees and leaders across the organization. You will combine sound HR practice, practical knowledge of Alberta legislation, emotional intelligence and thoughtful judgement to foster a workplace where people feel supported, informed and able to do their best work.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Providing practical HR advice, coaching and support to employees and leaders.
• Supporting legislative compliance, including Alberta employment standards, human rights and occupational health and safety requirements.
• Administering and supporting compensation, benefits, disability management, attendance and workplace accommodations.
• Leading and supporting equitable recruitment and selection processes.
• Coordinating onboarding, employee development, performance management, recognition and succession‑planning initiatives.
• Supporting employee relations matters, including workplace concerns and investigations, with discretion and a fair, fact‑based approach.
• Reviewing and maintaining HR policies, procedures and programs to align with organizational needs and legislative requirements.
• Building trusted relationships with employees, leaders, Council, external partners and professional advisors.
• Contributing to a physically and psychologically safe, respectful and inclusive workplace.

This position requires a consistent in‑person presence at the Town of Banff workplace. The role relies on accessible, relationship‑based HR support; confidential conversations; participation in workplace meetings; and direct collaboration with employees and leaders throughout the organization.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday: 35 Hour Work Week

Compensation: $86,920.38 to $108,650.48 per year – based on education and work experience.

Benefit: Comprehensive group health benefits, competitive retirement benefits, and a variety of non‑traditional benefits following your start date, not the least of which is working with a dedicated team and living in a beautiful national park setting.

Working safely is a condition of employment at the Town of Banff. As part of our internal responsibility system, all employees are accountable for adhering to Occupational Health and Safety legislation and Town of Banff safety protocols. The Town of Banff’s safety culture philosophy is one of continuous improvement, so we look forward to your suggestions to make our workplace even safer.

“Taking care of Banff: our Community, our People, our Park.”

The Town of Banff appreciates the interest from all applicants and will directly contact those being considered for an interview.

The Town of Banff is proud to offer a variety of short‑term and long‑term rental units to our employees. Housing units are based on availability and are not guaranteed.

For more information about why the Town of Banff could be your next great career move, please visit banff.ca/careers.