People Relations Coordinator

Covenant Health Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health invites applications for a People Relations Coordinator to support the People Relations team with coordination, information management, documentation and client service. Reporting to the Manager, People Relations, the role involves assisting with employee and labour relations processes and maintaining confidential files.

The position offers collaboration with Advisors and Consultants, emphasizes timely, professional service, and requires strong communication and discretion in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field with up to 1 year of related experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and internet-based software; ability to learn AI tools.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management; handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate information management, documentation and client service for the People Relations team.
• Support employee and labour relations processes by organizing meetings, interviews and timelines.
• Assist with investigations by organizing documentation and summarizing information for review.
• Provide general HR support and maintain confidential files and resources.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Customer service

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI-powered tools

Job description

Are you looking for a place where people truly matter? At Covenant Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. As one of Alberta’s Top Employers for the past decade with one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. The People Relations Coordinator role offers the opportunity to work alongside the People Relations Manager, Advisors, and Consultants while building your expertise in employee and labour relations and making a positive impact on the employee experience. If you are organized, collaborative, and passionate about providing high-quality support, this role offers an opportunity to grow your HR expertise while contributing to a supportive, values-driven workplace. Are you ready to be the difference in health care? Make your impact by delivering quality, compassionate care to people across the province. Join Covenant Health today and help us build a healthier Alberta!2 positions available.

Description:

The People Relations Coordinator supports a respectful, compliant workplace by providing coordination, information management, documentation, and client service support to the People Relations team. Reporting to the Manager, People Relations and working closely with Advisors and Consultants, the Coordinator supports employee and labour relations processes by gathering and organizing information, coordinating meetings and interviews, preparing routine correspondence and documentation, maintaining confidential files, and tracking follow-up actions and timelines. The Coordinator also supports routine investigations by organizing documentation, scheduling interviews, taking notes, and summarizing information for review. The Coordinator supports labour relations activities by receiving, tracking, prioritizing and routing inquiries, locating relevant collective agreement language, maintaining grievance logs, monitoring timelines, and gathering information for review. The role also assists with layoff, recall, and other labour relations processes, helping ensure effective information flow between HR, leaders, employees, and other stakeholders. The Coordinator provides general information, directs employees and leaders to appropriate resources, assists with forms and documentation, and supports consistent, timely, professional and values-aligned client service. The role also maintains HR resource guides, reference materials and process documentation. The Coordinator provides general administrative and operational support, including coordinating schedules, correspondence, information requests, reports, tracking tools, meetings, interviews, projects and cross-team initiatives, while working collaboratively with employees, leaders and HR professionals to support effective People Relations operations.

• Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
• Unit and Program: People Relations
• Primary Location: Cabrini Centre
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 15-SEP-2026
• Date Available: 28-SEP-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Hourly Salary: $29.87
• Maximum Hourly Salary: $44.81
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Coordinator
• Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
• Unit and Program: People Relations
• Primary Location: Cabrini Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 15-SEP-2026
• Date Available: 28-SEP-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Hourly Salary: $29.87
• Maximum Hourly Salary: $44.81
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or a related field with up to 1 year of related experience (HR, employee relations, labour relations, healthcare or unionized environment.

Additional Required Qualifications

The successful candidate will be proficient with technology, Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), and internet-based software, with the ability to quickly learn and effectively use new digital tools, including AI-supported technology, to improve efficiency and productivity. Strong organizational and time-management skills are required, with the ability to prioritize competing demands, manage multiple tasks, adapt to changing priorities, anticipate needs, meet deadlines, and follow through on commitments.Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are required, with the ability to communicate clearly, respectfully and professionally with individuals at all levels and from diverse backgrounds while contributing to a collaborative team environment. Strong customer service, critical thinking and judgment are essential, including the ability to assess situations, identify issues, determine appropriate next steps, and recognize when to seek guidance. A high level of attention to detail and accuracy is required, along with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism, discretion and sound judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

A CPHR designation or progress toward CPHR designation is an asset. Experience in a unionized or healthcare environment, with knowledge of collective agreements, HR policies or employment legislation, is preferred. Experience supporting employee relations, investigations or performance management, and proficiency with HRIS platforms such as ePeople, are also assets. A diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field with 2–3 years of related experience may be considered.

The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:

Security Screening

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.

Be the Difference

Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.

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