People and Culture Advisor

Agriculture Financial Services Corporation; City of Lacombe; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) is seeking a People and Culture Advisor to build a resilient, values-driven culture within the organization. This role involves advising leaders on HR strategy, fostering workforce readiness, and managing relationships to optimize people strategies. The role offers competitive growth opportunities along with comprehensive benefits and flexibility in work arrangements.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision

Flex credits

Participation in defined benefit pension plan

Flexible work arrangements

Winter Holiday closure

Generous vacation days

Qualifications

• Five years related human resources experience.
• Experience in data literacy and project management is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR advice and consultative services.
• Enhance policies and focus on efficient operation.
• Support HRIS application administration.
• Manage employee relations and develop solutions.

Skills

Human Resources Generalist

Problem-solving

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or related field

Human resources certification (CPHR)

Job description

Posted Monday, June 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM | Expires Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 7:59 AM

At AFSC, we care about each other, about Alberta and about agriculture. PEOPLE ARE OUR FOUNDATION. We want to work with talented people from a wide range of backgrounds. We strive to create a psychologically safe environment where we can all be ourselves and perform to the best of our abilities. CLIENTS ARE OUR FOCUS. The perseverance and hard work we see from our clients inspires us to show that same work ethic in everything that we do. EXCELLENCE IS OUR ASPIRATION. We are innovative, knowledgeable, and diverse and love what Albertan agriculture produces for people around the world. Working together, we grow and sustain the agriculture industry in Alberta.

Post will close June 20th, 2025.

This position is based out of the Lacombe Central Office, however the location is flexible, within Alberta, dependent on the successful applicant. The successful application will be required to be in the Lacombe Central Office as needed. However, periodically the position may be asked to work in other AFSC branches. Travel in these circumstances will be reimbursed according to AFSC’s Corporate Expenses Policy.

The People and Culture Advisor (PCA) plays a key role preparing our leaders and team members so they are ready for what’s ahead.

At Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC), people are our foundation and will strengthen AFSC’s position within the agriculture industry through a focus on clients and excellence. We are proud to be one of Alberta’s Top 85 Employers . This competition recognizes employers with forward-thinking workplaces and exceptional human resource programs

With a focus on building a resilient, values-driven culture, you are a trusted advisor and partner with leaders. The role is responsible for providing AFSC’s leaders with strategic HR and people management advice and consultative services that are founded on HR data and best practice research to design and deliver innovative people strategies and solutions. You will play a pivotal role in building a future-ready workforce, nurturing careers and engagement, and aligning strategic workforce planning and talent.

Reporting to the Manager, People and Culture, you will achieve this through providing expertise to all levels of team members in areas such as strategic workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, performance, organizational design, coaching, and HR policy and procedure development through a data driven mindset. Additionally, through partnership and ongoing professional development, you will support the identification of HR trends within your respective portfolio and proactively find and develop solutions in alignment with organizational goals.

What will your growth opportunities look like in this role?

• You will have the opportunity to be part of supportive and forward-thinking team environment that is focusing on workforce readiness, leadership development, team member experience and operational excellence.
• Involvement with the enhancement, development and implementation of unique and innovative people strategies to meet both today’s needs and tomorrow’s opportunities will provide the opportunity to showcase your continuous improvement mindset and expand your organizational impact.

What will you be responsible for?

• Relationship Management – building effective working relationships to provide meaningful workforce insights
• Information and Business Advice – provide specialist advice on the interpretation and application of HR policies and procedures
• Employee Relations – provide advice and guidance to leaders in developing, documenting, and communicating solutions for individual employee relations cases
• Policy Development and Implementation – Enhance policies and focus on building a more agile and efficient operation
• HR Frameworks and Tools – Partner with leaders to determine evolving workforce needs and contribute to the creation or HR frameworks, tools and people strategies
• HR Data and Analytics – Identify key trends and contribute to the creation of HR insights and strategies that enhance AFSC’s ability to deliver on its strategic objectives
• HR Information Systems – Support the administration of HR and talent management strategies within the HRIS application (Dayforce) and provide support to team members in utilizing the system

What are we looking for from you?

• A strong Human Resources Generalist background with solid technical knowledge of HR related policies, procedures and issues
• An innovative problem solver who turns challenges into practical, people-centered solutions
• Ability to manage complexity, optimize processes, understand and apply business insights to drive HR strategy, make good and timely decisions that keep AFSC moving forward, and create a climate where team members are motivated to do their best
• A demonstrated high proficiency in interpersonal and communication skills.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business, human resources or a related field
• Five (5) years related human resources experience
• Human resources certification (CPHR) is considered an asset
• Candidates may be considered based on a combination of education and related experience.
• Experience in data literacy, project management, change management, policy and program development is considered an asset

What else is in it for you?

• Comprehensive benefits (including health, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage) on your first day of employment
• Flex credits (choose between Health Spending Account, Wellness Spending Account or a Registered Retirement Savings Plan)
• Participation in a defined benefit pension plan (PSPP)
• Flexible work arrangements and opportunities for hybrid and remote work
• Corporate functions
• Winter Holiday closure
• Generous vacation and special leave days
• Health, wellness, culture, and recognition initiatives

About AFSC

For over 80 years Agriculture Financial Services (AFSC) has provided Alberta's agricultural producers and agribusinesses with loans, crop insurance and farm income disaster assistance.At AFSC, we’re proud of the work we do to help build a strong, growing and diversified agriculture and agri-food industry in Alberta.Many AFSC team members are also producers and know first-hand the challenges and rewards Alberta producers face.