People Success Partner (Temporary)

About Bow Valley College

Bow Valley College is Calgarys college with local impact and global reach serving more than 15000 students. We launch our students by preparing them for in-demand jobs through high-quality future-oriented education. We advance our graduates into careers in healthcare technology business entertainment arts social services and more contributing to our economy and community. We evolve our students through work-integrated learning upskilling and reskilling.

Proud to be named one of Canadas Top 50 research colleges our applied research focuses on health and educational technology and social innovation. Home to the Digital Entertainment Nexus Calgarys first esports arena and the Bears varsity team Bow Valley College is celebrating 60 years of student success. Learn more about the opportunities we create
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Position Summary

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative values-driven environment As aPeople Success Partner(HR Business Partner) youll be a trusted advisor to leaders across the College helping them achieve their strategic goals through proactive practical HR support.

You will build strong partnerships with Deans Directors and leaders at all levels offering strategic advice and consultation in areas such as labour relations disability management and accommodations performance management and employee engagement and development. Your work will directly support the Colleges vision of fostering a high-performing inclusive and engaged workplace community. Reporting into the Manager Labour and Employee Relations you will be part of a high-functioning team engaging in meaningful work that directly contributes to employee success and organizational excellence.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Labour & Employee Relations:Provide expert advice on interpreting and applying collective agreements employment standards human rights legislation and college policies. Support grievance handling investigations mediations and other employee relations matters with a thoughtful interest-based approach.
• Strategic HR Advisory:Guide leaders through complex HR matters including performance management accommodations workplace conflict resolution and progressive discipline balancing compliance with fairness and organizational values.
• Disability Management:Partner with leaders to manage disability claims accommodations and return-to-work plans ensuring support for both employees and operational needs.
• Organizational Effectiveness:
  Lead and support initiatives that build employee engagement retention and leadership capability. Use data from engagement surveys and exit interviews to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaboration & Leadership:Actively contribute to College-wide HR initiatives collective bargaining preparation change management efforts and the development of performance management tools and resources.
• Culture Champion:
  Promote a positive inclusive work environment by modeling trust professionalism and relationship-building in all interactions.

What sets you apart

Youre a strategic thinker who knows how to build genuinepartnershipsand findpractical solutionswithout getting lost in red tape.Approachableandprofessionalyou bring a calm diplomatic presence to complex situations and thrive incollaborativeenvironments where teamwork and trust are essential. Youre just as comfortable advising on high-level strategy as you are rolling up your sleeves to tackle the day-to-day work. With solid experience in thepublic sector including handling complex investigations grievances and arbitrations youre well-versed in the unique challenges of serving a diverse community within a dynamic and often nuanced environment.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources Management Industrial Relations or a related field (required); a CPHR or equivalent designation is considered a strong asset.
• 5 years of progressive HR experience with a focus on labour relations and HR advising in unionized environments preferably in the post-secondary and/or public sectors.
• Ability to understand and interpret collective agreements and applicable legislation such as Labour Relations Code Employment Standards Code etc.
• Extensive experience in supporting leaders through grievance and arbitration process.
• Deep knowledge of employment and labour legislation human rights obligations and privacy requirements.
• Proven success supporting complex employee relations workplace investigations accommodations.
• Exceptional relationship-building influencing and coaching skills able to work effectively at all levels of an organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR management systems (HRMS/HRIS).

Closing Date:April 3 2026

This opening is a temporary (Exempt) position with an anticipated end date if July 30 2027. Please note all successful candidates will be required to provide copies of government issued identification andproof of educational qualificationsupon hire and may be required to provide an enhanced police information check. If your education was received internationally we will require you provide an international education assessment through IQAS WES or one of the other nationally designated organizations upon hire.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Bow Valley College is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who would contribute to the further diversification of our employees including but not limited to visible minorities Indigenous peoples persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

Required Experience:

Senior IC