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Strategic HR Labour and Employee Relations Partner en Sait

Sait · Calgary, Canadá · On-site

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Description

Our people make SAIT shine. The Human Resources department ensures employees feel valued, supported and empowered to pursue bold ambitions and fulfilling careers. Be part of a team dedicated to helping every employee thrive and make the most of their SAIT journey. 

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Director, Strategic Partnership and Advisory, the SHRBP works with business leaders and participates as required with the management team in supporting strategy, workforce planning, and determining people needs and priorities. Participates with the Human Resources team to ensure the creation and progressive initiatives in all HR areas align with business needs and align to the SAIT Strategic Plan. This position will act as a change agent, facilitator, subject matter expert and organizational culture driver. 

The Role

  • Lead and/or contribute to strategic workforce planning, project-based business initiatives and institutional HR programs such as policy development, business continuity plans, organization design, engagement and bargaining.
  • Drive cyclical programs across the institution. Such as engagement pulse surveys and action planning, annual budget planning, leadership development, etc.
  • Responsible for the development, consistent implementation and oversight of employee-related policies, collective agreements, and best practices. Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Participate in bargaining cycles, investigations and grievance/arbitration hearings.
  • Develop or review HR policies and procedures, processes and manage employee and labour relations as necessary.
  • Forecast and develop workforce plans for key staffing. Develop and implement proactive, innovative and effective talent acquisition and development strategies to attract and retain/promote qualified talent to support short and long-term staffing requirements.
  • Partner with all other ES functions and other cross-functional teams to ensure a positive new employee onboarding experience.
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with senior managers and executives, providing guidance on Human Resource issues where needed.
  • Partner with leaders to build organizational succession plans and support individual development plans.
  • Foster employee engagement, oversee and participate in ongoing employee initiatives.
  • Develop, facilitate, and lead change efforts and communication strategies related to business initiatives and/or HR programs
  • Collaborate with operational leaders in the development of a more empowered and accountable culture with shared priorities for a positive work environment.
  • Proactively liaise with other HR Centers of Excellence and other corporate services partners to ensure continuity of program rollout and administration

    • Qualifications & Experience

  • Degree/Diploma in related field or related years of experience 
  • Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience as a senior HR practitioner
  • CPHR designation is preferred

    • Skills

  • Strong leadership skills, excellent communication skills, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proactive and highly organized
  • Strong written and presentation skills
  • Ability to manage projects independently
  • Knowledge of labour relations, grievance preparations and response 
  • Ability to apply change management principles to assist in business transformation. 
  • Effectively copes with change and ambiguity.
  • Comfortably able to adapt and respond to the changing demands of a fast-paced, high-growth environment without having the total picture, confidently handles risk and uncertainty. 
  • Able to distinguish the need and deliver either consultative or hands-on problem-solving support in managing complex employee relations matters, workforce plans, and organizational design/structure

  •  SAIT Core Capabilities
  • Creativity – the willingness to experiment, improvise, innovate and imagine.
  • Critical Thinking – analyzing, evaluating, synthesizing, and reconstructing information to inform and make decisions
  • Citizenship – understanding and facilitating the connection between people, society and the planet for the sustainability of systems, both cultural and environmental.
  • Curiosity – seeking out current information and experiences and strives for understanding.
  • Connection – building effective relationships. Working effectively and communicating with others across differences.

    • Additional Information

    Salary range: $97,761.00 - $117,358.00
    Paid Leave: 4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year
    Hours Per Week: 37.5
    Posting closing date: December 17th, 2025

    View a summary of our benefits and perks for salaried employees





    About SAIT 

    At SAIT, we’re building bold futures. We’re a community of tenacious problem-solvers, inventive thinkers, and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters.  

    Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we’re driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If you’re looking for a place where purpose meets possibility, you’ve found it here. 

    We’re committed to community and belonging  

    Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAIT's vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about Community and Belonging at SAIT.
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