Position Title: General Manager of People & Culture

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer

Pay Grid: $33-$37/hour

Department: Association Services

Hours: 40 hours/week

Our Culture:

YMCA of southeastern Alberta strives to integrate our commitment to diversity and social inclusion in all that we do. We believe that strong leadership is created through the sharing of diverse experiences and perspectives. We actively seek candidates who embody these principles and who reflect the many dimensions of the communities we serve. We are a charitable organization that provides health and fitness opportunities, employment services, licensed childcare, and various community programs in Medicine Hat, Redcliff, and Brooks. When you work at the YMCA, you’ll play an important part in building strong, thriving communities while positively impacting people’s lives. Join our team at the Y, a place where everyone belongs — including you

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day, demonstrating our values in action.

We do the right thing.

We are caring, respectful, honest, and responsible in all that we do.

We put people first.

We believe in each other – honouring our strengths, diversity, perspectives, and passions.

We do what we say we will do.

We lead by example.

We are courageous, speaking with conviction and always willing to listen and collaborate.

What qualifications are we looking for?

At the YMCA of southeastern Alberta, we strive to ensure our employees are a good fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals.





The successful candidate will have the following:

Education/Certifications/Credentials/Professional Registration

- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- CPHR designation (or actively working toward designation)
- Training or certification in the following areas is an asset: Workplace investigations Conflict resolution and mediation Psychological health and safety in the workplace Change management Leadership coaching
- An equivalent combination of education, professional certifications, and significant employee relationships experience may be considered.
- Evidence of a clear Police Information Check (with Vulnerable Sector Search if applicable), within the last six months
- Must have a valid driver’s license with a class 07 automobile insurance coverage business use (or pleasure with occasional business use) and a minimum of $2,000,000 in liability coverage

Knowledge & Skills

- Comprehensive knowledge of Alberta Employment Standards, Human Rights legislation, Occupational Health & Safety requirements, and HR best practices.
- Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance management, progressive discipline, workplace investigations, and conflict resolution.




- Experience coaching managers and leaders through employee performance and workplace issues.
- Robust understanding of employee engagement principles and organizational culture development.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate difficult conversations and manage sensitive workplace situations.
- Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HR information systems.
- Working knowledge of payroll, onboarding, employment contracts, and HR administration processes.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and creating psychologically safe workplaces.

What does this role look like at the YMCA of southeastern Alberta?

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer the General Manager of People & Culture is responsible for fostering a positive, engaged, and high‑performing workplace culture across the YMCA of southeastern Alberta. This role serves as the organization’s primary resource for employee relations, providing leadership and guidance in workplace investigations, conflict resolution, performance management, progressive coaching, terminations, and leadership coaching. Working collaboratively with the People & Culture Manager, this position builds leadership capacity, supports employee engagement initiatives, leads the annual WorkWell Employee Engagement Survey process, and helps ensure consiste

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