Job Title:Director, Human Resources - Alberta Sheriffs Police ServiceLocation:Calgary or EdmontonFull or Part-Time:Full TimeHours of Work:36.25 hours per weekPermanent/Temporary:PermanentScope:Open CompetitionClosing Date:April 15, 2026Classification:Senior Manager, Zone 2Salary:$5,139.30 to $6,526.16 bi‑weekly (approx. $134,136 - $170,333/year)Important Note:This position will transition to the new Alberta Sheriffs Police Service at a future date.Role Responsibilities Reporting to the Executive Director, People and Organizational Development, the Director, Human Resources provides enterprise‑level leadership for workforce governance, administration and risk management. This role serves as the senior authority for labour relations, workforce compliance, compensation and benefits, attendance and disability management, and deployment governance across the employment lifecycle. The Director ensures human resource systems are disciplined, structured, legally defensible, and consistently applied to support police officers, peace officers, and civilian public safety professionals across the province. As a key structural leader in a newly established police service, the Director, Human Resources plays a critical role in building an operationally ready, compliant, and sustainable workforce that supports public trust and effective service to Albertans.Key ResponsibilitiesEstablish and oversee human resource governance frameworks aligned with legislation, collective agreements, policy, and provincial oversight requirements, while advising executive leadership on workforce risk and compliance.Serve as the senior authority on labour and employee relations, including collective bargaining support, grievance and dispute resolution, discipline and performance management.Lead workforce administration and compensation programs, including classification systems, job evaluation, pensions, and benefits, ensuring equity, compliance and financial stewardship.Provide governance oversight for attendance, disability, accommodation and fit‑for‑duty processes, ensuring members are supported,



deployable and operationally ready.Collaborate with senior People leaders to ensure alignment across the workforce lifecycle, including onboarding, development, engagement, transition and retirement planning.Develop and oversee workforce data, analytics and executive reporting to monitor trends, inform decision‑making and support accountability to leadership, oversight bodies and government partners.APS Competencies Competencies are behaviors essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. Candidates should be prepared to demonstrate the following competencies during the recruitment process.Systems Thinking: Understands the workforce as an integrated system and anticipates how HR decisions impact operational readiness, risk and public trust across the organization.Creative Problem Solving: Applies structured, practical judgment to resolve complex labour, governance and workforce issues in a legally and operationally defensible manner.Agility: Adapts quickly in a stand‑up workplace, adjusting HR policies and approaches to meet evolving operational, legislative and organizational demands.Drive for Results: Ensures disciplined execution of HR governance and workforce systems, with clear accountability, consistency and measurable outcomes.Develop Networks: Builds and leverages trusted relationships with leadership, unions and government partners to influence outcomes and resolve complex issues.Build Collaborative Environments: Establishes clear roles, accountability and coordination across the People Function to enable effective and aligned workforce delivery.Develop Self and Others: Builds capability within the HR function and sets clear standards for professional, consistent and accountable workforce management.Qualifications A university degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration or another related field, supplemented by seven (7)



years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience.Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:One year of education for one year of experience.One year of experience for one year of education.RequirementsDemonstrated experience as a senior Human Resources leader in a complex, unionised and/or public sector environment, with accountability for workforce governance and risk management.Significant experience in labour relations, including collective bargaining, grievance management and interpretation of collective agreements in a unionised environment.Strong working knowledge of employment legislation, disability and attendance management, compensation frameworks and workforce governance, with the ability to apply them in operationally complex settings.Experience providing strategic advice to executive leadership on workforce risk, compliance and defensible decision‑making.Demonstrated experience leveraging technology, systems or digital platforms to modernise HR service delivery and improve efficiency, consistency and accessibility.AssetsChartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation or equivalent professional accreditation.Experience operating in highly regulated, unionised or high‑accountability environments such as public safety, healthcare, utilities or government.Experience working within a multi‑stakeholder environment involving government, oversight bodies or regulatory agencies.Experience implementing or advancing HR best practices within complex organisations, including standardisation of processes, governance and service delivery models.NotesThere is one (1) permanent, full‑time, fully in‑person position available.Monday to Friday – 8:15 am to 4:30 pm.Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s Licence or equivalent is required.Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out‑of‑province applicants may obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Director, Human Resources- Alberta Sheriffs Police Service - C$134,136 - C$170,333 A Year (Calgary)
🏢 Alberta Sheriffs Police Service
📍 Calgary