University of Alberta

Program Coordinator – Employee and Labour Relations

University of Alberta

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Edmonton • Canada

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About the role

  • Play a critical coordination and program support role in advancing the Employee and Labour Relations strategy.
  • Manage team operations, support collective bargaining processes, and coordinate union and labour management engagement.
  • Deliver data-informed insights and ensure alignment with institutional priorities, compliance requirements, and governance expectations.
  • Integrate project coordination, research reporting, and strategic support.
  • Be seen as an ambassador for Human Resources, Health, Safety, and Environment.

Requirements

  • Diploma or Bachelors Degree in business administration, human resources, or a related field; combinations of education and experience will be considered
  • 2 - 3 years of progressively responsible experience in HR. Experience in a labour relations environment would be an asset.
  • Experience working in the public sector and unionized environment is an asset.
  • The incumbent should have the ability to independently research and seek out information - such as past practices, jurisdictional scans, and internal data gathering.
  • Proficiency in standard computer software and applications such as MS office suite or google.
  • Strong communication (oral and written), interpersonal and analytical skill; accuracy and attention to detail, results orientation, client responsiveness, teamwork and collaboration.
  • Excellent time management skills with the demonstrated ability manage multiple streams of work.
  • Ability to focus on mission critical work, consistently meet due dates in a demanding, fast-paced environment while maintaining superior accuracy.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive, professional, collaborative working relationships with both internal and external clients and stakeholders and all organizational levels.
  • Demonstrated initiative, adaptability and problem solving orientation.
Benefits
  • Comprehensive benefits package
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
data analysisproject coordinationresearch reportingcollective bargainingHR managementlabour relations
Soft Skills
communicationinterpersonal skillsanalytical skillsattention to detailresults orientationclient responsivenessteamworkcollaborationtime managementproblem solving
Certifications
Diploma in business administrationBachelor's Degree in human resources