Senior Advisor

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 53,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services seeks a Senior Advisor, Psychological Health & Safety (PHS) to join the People Experience team. You will be a trusted strategic partner, shaping programs and guidance across leaders and teams to strengthen psychological safety, well-being and inclusive culture.

You will lead PHS initiatives, coach HR professionals, and manage complex issues with sensitivity, ensuring compliant, evidence-based practices across Alberta. This is a hybrid role within Alberta.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience at an advanced Advisor or Sr. Advisor level in PHS, Diversity & Inclusion, and HR.
• Strong knowledge of psychosocial factors and related controls.
• Undergraduate or post-secondary degree in HR, Organizational Psychology or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders and HR teams to strengthen psychological health & safety.
• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of programs and trainings grounded in evidence-based practices.
• Provide strategic consulting to leaders on workplace issues and risk management.
• Manage complex investigations into discrimination and harassment where applicable.

Skills

Strategic advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership coaching

Education

HR degree

Organizational psychology

CPHR AB Designation

Job description

We believe that psychologically healthy & safe workplaces don't happen by chance.They are built through thoughtful leadership & strong partnerships & a commitment to creating environments where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work.We're looking for a Senior Advisor, Psychological Health & Safety (PHS) to join our People Experience team.This is a unique opportunity to work with a skilled & collaborative group of professionals who are passionate about making a meaningful difference across the organizations we serve.In this role, you'll be a trusted Sr. Advisor, strategic partner & PHS subject matter expert, helping leaders & teams navigate complex issues while advancing innovative programs & initiatives that strengthen psychological safety, workplace culture, well-being, & inclusion.If you're energized by influencing organizational change, collaborating with diverse stakeholders & turning evidence-based practices into meaningful workplace improvements, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do?

As our Sr. Advisor, you'll provide expert consultation & strategic guidance on complex, high-impact, & often sensitive workplace matters.Reporting to the Manager, you'll help develop & advance programs, & practices that support PHS.Your work will include:Partnering with leaders, People Experience teams, WHS & other stakeholders to strengthen PHS.Leading the development, implementation & evaluation of programs, assessments, training, resources & initiatives grounded in evidence-based practices & industry standards.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a specialist role.It's an opportunity to influence workplace culture on a broad scale & help create environments where employees feel PHS, supported, & able to do their best work.

Description:

Provide Client Support & Stakeholder EngagementBuild and maintain collaborative relationships with HR teams, operational leaders, unions (as applicable) & key stakeholders.Provide expert consultation, recommendations, & engagement on PHS.Coach and mentor HR professionals, WHS, leaders, and stakeholders to build capability, understanding, and effective risk management.Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively, demonstrating cultural competence, professionalism & alignment with the People Experience vision.Issues Management & Concerns ResolutionManage and evaluate complex human rights, discrimination & harassment complaints & investigations.Lead PHS assessments & work with teams to support corrective actions when psychosocial hazards are present.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal jurisprudence & human rights legislation; translate legislation into practice to ensure compliance.Provide strategic consulting to leaders to support RWP, support management & resolution of systemic issues, workplace disputes & employee issues.Provides professional consultation or subject matter expertise on People Experience matters.Training and resource development and deliveryEstablishes educational & informational programs to support building leadership, HR, WHS & other stakeholder competencies around PHS, Diversity & Inclusion, & Respectful Workplaces.Build resources, processes & tools, including online resources with provincial applications for PHS, D&I & RWP.Program Development, Management & ReportingConduct best practice research to inform the development of policies, guidelines, programs, tools & training resources.Communicate and implement changes to programs, policies & procedures through targeted communications & training.

• Transition Company: Health Shared Services
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Psychological Health & Safety
• Primary Location: Focus Building
• Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 04-NOV-2026
• Date Available: 01-DEC-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $38.73
• Maximum Salary: $66.42
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

• Transition Company: Health Shared Services
• Classification: Senior Advisor
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Psychological Health & Safety
• Primary Location: Focus Building
• Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
• Negotiable Location: Provincial
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 04-NOV-2026
• Date Available: 01-DEC-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $38.73
• Maximum Salary: $66.42
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

At least 7 years of experience at an advanced Advisor or Sr. Advisor level working in Psychological Health & Safety, Diversity & Inclusion, Respectful Workplaces and HR. A strong working knowledge of PHS, psychosocial factors and the psychological hazards and their associated controls.Undergraduate or post-secondary degree in HR, Organizational Psychology or related areas.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Psychological Health & Safety Advisor training, CPHR AB Designation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Canadian Registered Safety Professional.Pattern of professional & personal development.Strong knowledge of ER, legislation & collective agreements.Expertise in problem-solving, critical thinking & navigating conflict.Skilled in project management & training development.Advanced communication, facilitation & relationship-building skills.Able to manage complex & sensitive issues.Strategic & systems thinker with flexibility & cultural awareness.Strong research & reporting capabilities.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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Communities. Together.

We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta.

Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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