Open Door Group (ODG), a mission-driven non-profit organization serving communities across British Columbia and Alberta, is looking for a People &

• Culture Business Partner Full-time, permanent This role follows a regular Monday to Friday schedule. Occasional flexibility may be required to support meetings, project timelines, relationship engagement, or organizational needs. The People &

• Culture Business Partner will also occasionally spend time at our offices in Red Deer and Medicine Hat. This posting will remain open until August 28, 2026. People &

• Culture Business Partner to support our growing team in Alberta and help strengthen our ability to deliver exceptional employment services to the people and communities we serve. Reporting to the Director of People &

• Culture, this role is a trusted advisor to leaders across Alberta, partnering with them to build engaged teams, develop leadership capability, and navigate complex people and organizational challenges. By aligning workforce decisions with organizational strategy and service delivery priorities, you'll help create the conditions that enable employees to do their best work and deliver meaningful outcomes for clients. Working closely with leaders, you will provide strategic advice, identify opportunities and risks, strengthen organizational capability, and help shape workforce practices that support sustainable growth, innovation, and high-quality service delivery. You'll contribute to initiatives such as workforce planning, organizational design, policy development, employee relations, leadership development, and organizational change. This role goes beyond traditional Human Resources. It connects people, strategy, and organizational performance—helping leaders anticipate future workforce needs, respond to changing client, community, and funding environments, and build an organization that continues to evolve in support of its mission.

Strategic

Partnership & Organizational Performance Build trusted partnerships with leaders to understand their services, operational priorities, workforce needs, and future direction. Provide strategic advice that supports effective leadership, organizational performance, and high-quality client service. Identify workforce trends, organizational risks,



and opportunities that influence service delivery and long-term organizational success.

Support leaders in making informed people and organizational decisions through thoughtful consultation, coaching, and constructive challenge. Connect day-to-day workforce decisions to long-term organizational capability and strategic priorities. Advise on organizational design, role development, workforce planning, and succession planning.

Support recruitment planning, talent development, and internal career pathways. Help leaders design effective ways of working that improve capacity, collaboration, and service delivery.

Leadership

Support & Employee Relations Coach leaders through employee relations, performance management, workplace accommodations, conflict resolution, and other complex workplace matters. Support leaders in building inclusive, engaged, and high-performing teams. Support policy development, organizational initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.

Partner across departments to identify opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness through innovation, data, technology, and new ways of working.

Full posting and are available here: This range reflects market alignment and the scope of the role. ODG is committed to transparent, equitable, and competitive pay structures, reviewed regularly to ensure internal alignment and market relevance. Your well-being matters, and we provide an Employee and Family Assistance Program to support you. Invest in your future with our career development fund.

At Open Door

Group, People & Culture is more than an internal service - it's a strategic partner in helping our organization deliver meaningful employment services that change lives. Your work will help leaders build thriving teams, strengthen organizational capability, and create the conditions that allow our employees to deliver exceptional service to thousands of people across British Columbia and Alberta.



Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

Five or more years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience in advisory or business partner roles. Demonstrated experience advising leaders on complex employee relations, workforce planning, organizational change, and policy interpretation.

Experience supporting workplace accommodations, performance management, and organizational development initiatives.

Experience working in a community-based organization is considered an asset. CPHR designation or eligibility to obtain one is considered an asset. Must be able to work flexible hours as required. Occasional travel within Alberta will be required.

Required to complete and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check. Strong strategic thinking and business acumen. Excellent consultation, coaching, and relationship-building skills. Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to support organizational decisions.

Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and respectful workplaces.

Open Door

Group values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We welcome applications from qualified individuals who reflect the diversity of the people and communities we serve, including Indigenous Peoples, individuals of all genders, sexual orientations, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, abilities, ages, and religions. We strive to provide an accessible and inclusive experience throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

If you require an alternative method to submit your application or accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us toll-free at 1-(phone hidden) and ask to speak with a Human Resources representative, or email us at [email protected] you join our team and require workplace accommodations or supports to be successful in your role, we encourage you to let us know as early as you feel comfortable. We will make every reasonable effort to ensure appropriate supports are in place when you begin, and all requests will be handled respectfully, confidentially, and in accordance with applicable legislation.

📌 Administrative Business Partner (Edmonton)
🏢 Open Door Group
📍 Edmonton