Government of Alberta
Location
Edmonton, AB | Canada
Job description
Job Information
Job Title: Employee Relations Consultant
Job Requisition ID: 36908
Ministry: Public Service Commission
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: 2 permanent and 1 temporary (1 year term) positions
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: March 18, 2024
Classification: Human Relations 2
Salary: $2,594.83 to $3,558.35 bi-weekly ($67,725 to $92,872/yearly)
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit:
The Public Service Commission ensures Alberta has a professional, non-partisan, diverse, and inclusive public service that proudly serves Albertans.
To learn more about Public Service Commission and what we have to offer, follow this link:The Public Service Commission’s Workforce Investigations unit has two permanent and one one-year temporary vacancy available for a Workforce Investigator.
As a Workforce Investigator, you play a crucial role in promoting a safe and respectful work environment by conducting thorough investigations. You will investigate complaints connected to the Respectful Workplace Policy (RWP), misconduct, Code of Conduct, information security breaches, and other potentially problematic issues. The organization places a high degree of trust and reliability in your findings as they impact worksite management decisions, disciplinary action, grievances, arbitration and other legal proceedings. To reach confident findings, you will:
• Conduct fair, impartial, and timely investigations.
• Analyze evidence and draw objective conclusions.
• Consider the behaviour within relevant legislation, policy, and other frameworks.
• Prepare comprehensive reports outlining factual findings and analysis.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as Labour Relations specialists, legal advisors, and management, to ensure compliance with relevant policies, regulations and legislation.
• Provide information and impartial support to employees participating in an investigation, particularly in providing information related to the process, accessing supports, and maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity.
• Stay updated on relevant legislation, regulations, policies and best practices related to workplace investigations.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Use your strong interpersonal skills to engage employees at all levels of the organization.
• Have high ethical standards and a commitment to conducting investigations with fairness, integrity and objectivity.
If you are passionate about promoting a positive work culture, ensuring fairness, and conducting thorough investigations, we encourage you to apply and join our team of dedicated professionals and make a difference in the lives of our employees.
Competencies are behaviours that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
To be successful in this role, your strengths will be demonstrated through the competencies listed below:
Bachelor’s Degree (Equivalencies will be considered) in a related field such as human resources, law, or a relevant social science discipline, plus two years of related experience.
Equivalencies will be considered: A related two-year diploma in computer technology or a related discipline from a recognized post-secondary institution and four years of related experience.
This competition may be used to fill current and future vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification and salary.
Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.
• Working for the Alberta Public Service – working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) –
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information –
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development -
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreements
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
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It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application. Closing StatementJob tags
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