Manager, People & Culture

Rocky View County; Balzac Industrial Park; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocky View County is seeking a seasoned Manager, People and Culture to provide strategic leadership across human resources, learning and organizational development, and health and safety. You will align people practices with County priorities and supervise HR Advisors to drive excellence in employee experience.

The role emphasizes collaborative leadership, negotiation, and change management, with responsibility for recruitment, policy upkeep, and workforce development in a complex municipal

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in HR, Business, Industrial Relations or related field; CPHR designation required.
• At least 10 years in a related field with 5+ years in a complex union environment.
• Strong strategic, tactical and systematic problem-solving abilities.
• Extensive knowledge of employee and labour relations, HR policy, and employment legislation.
• Proven leadership, change management, and mentoring skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience managing budgets and ensuring high-quality customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR; provide strategic leadership across HR, learning and development, and health and safety.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding and succession planning.
• Review and implement personnel and Health and Safety policies.
• Lead negotiations and manage collective agreements; supervise HR Advisors.
• Develop department business plan aligned with corporate plan.
• Ensure efficient, accurate, quality, and safe operations and service.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, and recognition programs.
• Guide organizational change initiatives related to culture and talent development.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Employee relations

Labour relations

Policy development

Change management

Facilitation & negotiation

Budget management

Mentoring & coaching

Education

Post-secondary degree in HR / Business / Industrial Relations

CPHR designation

Job description

Position Summary

Reporting to the Executive Director, Corporate Services, the Manager, People and Culture provides strategic leadership and trusted advice to County leadership and employees across human resources, learning and organizational development, and health and safety.

This role leads initiatives that strengthen organizational effectiveness, enhance the employee experience, and align people practices with County priorities. The Manager is accountable for implementing the Human Resources mandate, People Strategy, and related action plans, while supporting leaders in meeting their responsibilities under employment, labour, and occupational health and safety legislation, collective agreements, and County policies. The role guides organizational change initiatives related to culture, process improvement, talent development, and technology adoption.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, consultative leader with demonstrated expertise in employee and labour relations; practical experience in talent management; and strong facilitation, mediation, and negotiation skills. They exercise sound judgment, build trusted partnerships, and are effective in navigating complex and evolving organizational environments.

Core Accountabilities

• Promote, build and support employee professional development, expertise, performance, on-boarding, and succession planning.
• Provide expertise and leadership in the review, updating, and implementation of personnel and Health and Safety policies, procedures, and guidelines aligned with the County policy framework.
• Facilitate continuous quality improvement, changes and responsiveness to service fluctuations.
• Display a professional and ethical responsibility to protect privacy, use information appropriately, and maintain the confidentiality and security of all information related to employees, business and residents of Rocky View County.
• Ensure supervisors have a clear understanding of their role and responsibilities relating to RVC’s health and safety program and the Alberta OHS Act, Regulation and Code.

Employee/Labour Relations

• Develop, position and implement management strategies to align RVC’s workforce.
• Lead negotiations and arbitration hearings, guiding external counsel and advisors.
• Direct a team of HR Advisors on day-to-day employee and business unit matters.
• Oversee the education, administration and interpretation of collective agreements and RVC personnel policies and procedures.

Talent Management

• Oversee the County’s recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Oversee the identification of employee, management and department team development needs and the creation of development and learning opportunities.
• Provide advice, support, and tools for succession planning and career path processes.
• Oversee the County’s Ability Management Policy, programs and providers

Total Compensation

• Research, review, and report on compensation, benefit, reward and recognition practices in municipal and public sectors to ensure RVC is competitive in the marketplace.
• Participate in benefit audits and implementation of changes to the benefit programs.
• Ensure that job classification systems reflect labour market standards and match organizational and departmental objectives.
• Recommend, communicate and implement a strong compensation philosophy.
• Provide guidance and oversight to the County’s reward and recognition programs.

Health and Safety

• Provide advice, coaching and oversight to the County Health and Safety staff, committees and program to ensure worker compliance with safety policy, procedures and legislation.

Department Management | Leadership

• Responsible for developing a department business plan aligned with the corporate business plan, Council’s strategic plan, and the People Strategy, and reporting as required.
• Establish and maintain a high level of employee performance within the People & Culture team through effective recruitment and selection, engagement, mentoring, performance management and discipline.
• Manage operational area with an emphasis on efficiency, accuracy, quality and safety to ensure a superior level of customer service.
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the activities of the department, ensuring the fulfillment of project assignments within budget, with quality, and on schedule.
• Set priorities and department workflow, providing each subordinate with achievable goals and resources.
• Participate in all short- and long-term financial planning processes, ensuring continued improvement in all facets of the Department’s financial affairs.

Position Requirements

A post-secondary degree in Human Resources, Business, Industrial Relations or related field and Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation are required. Completion of a minimum of 10 years in a related field along with a minimum 5 years of experience in a complex union environment.

• Skilled in developing strategic, tactical and systematic solutions to challenges.
• Extensive knowledge in employee and labour relations, HR policy development, employment legislation and regulations, and Talent Management best practices.
• Skilled in applying policies and practices in a pragmatic and effective manner.
• Strong business management and collaborative leadership skills.
• Experience leading successful change management programs.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Proven ability to inspire the best in others through mentoring and coaching.
• Strengths in communication (written and verbal), problem solving and decision making.
• Skilled in facilitation, mediation and negotiation.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with tact and discretion.
• Experience with budget preparation and management.
• Demonstrated superior customer service skills to both internal and external customers.

We thank applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you require an accommodation during any part of the application or hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail] and we will work with you to meet your needs

Closing Date: September 20th, 2026 or until a suitable candidate is found.