Be the Spark that ignites the potential in people! At our YMCA, we believe in the power of people. Every day, our dedicated employees and volunteers bring energy, positivity, and inclusivity to everything they do. They are the spark that ignites potential in others—helping individuals grow, thrive, and truly belong.

When people feel connected and supported, communities become stronger, more resilient, and full of life. That's the impact of people-powered change. Together, we create welcoming spaces where everyone is valued, differences are celebrated, and possibilities are endless. Be the spark. Shine bright. Help others shine too.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Director, People & Culture, the HRBP provides proactive, collaborative, and solution-oriented support in all facets of Human Resources as a true and skillful generalist, approaching all activities through the lens of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Utilizing strong judgement, the HRBP provides valuable support, coaching, guidance, and partnership to leaders within an assigned client group, seeking opportunities to enhance employee experiences and contribute to strong organizational outcomes. To contribute meaningfully, the HRBP will develop strong relationships within the People,& Culture portfolio and across our Association.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a strong understanding of the needs of internal clients to be able to provide strong consultative support on a variety of Human Resources issues as a valued strategic partner.
• Support leaders to implement effective people and talent management approaches and processes (workforce planning, organizational design, total rewards, talent acquisition, competency and performance management, and career development).
• Facilitate and support the process of evaluating new positions and assessing positions submitted for classification review.
• Provide Talent Acquisition advice and support recruitment processes for senior level and leadership roles.
• Interpret and advise on Policies, Procedures, Terms and Conditions of Employment, and relevant legislative frameworks.
• Consult with leaders on all aspects of performance development and management (coaching, performance planning, performance management).
• Support and facilitate exit interviews, value stream reviews, team development initiatives, employee focus groups, and conflict resolution discussions.
• Conduct workplace investigations including the development of high-quality reports and recommendations that are legally sound and inclusive of approaches to restore teams.
• Support leaders with interpreting employee experience survey results and developing and implementing action plans.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years experience as a HR generalist, utilizing a business partner approach is required.
• CPHR designation is preferred.
• Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, program participants, staff and volunteers.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging.

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Northern Alberta is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees and volunteers reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work and volunteer. We offer meaningful opportunities to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 100 years of providing opportunities for people to shine! Our Y serves tens of thousands of people each year through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, day camps, mental health, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families and seniors.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Inclusion has power, and we take strides to create a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can belong. Diverse teams unleash new ideas, and employees thrive in a culture that recognizes and appreciates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of others. Through our differences in how we think and act we can form innovative and effective teams and deliver organizational success.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about an opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Prior to your first day and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required.

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.