Salary: $101,700 - $113,000

Status: Full-Time, Permanent Non-unionized (exempt)

Number of positions available: 1

Closing Date: February 5th, 2025

WHO WE ARE

The Calgary Airport Authority manages and operates both YYC Calgary International Airport and YBW Springbank Airport as well as collaborates with the many vibrant community partners who impact our guest experiences. If you are interested in an exciting career in the airport industry then this is the place to be!

WHAT WILL YOU DO

Your focus will be on People. You'll be part of a team that is focused first and foremost on the quality of our employee experience. Your work will focus on delivering programs and services that empower leaders to lead exceptionally and support Crew in thriving in all they do. We'll count on you for solutions-based, business focused human resources expertise that will enhance employee engagement, collaboration and retention strategies within your client groups.

WHATS THE TEAM LIKE

At YYC, our People team has a clear and simple purpose - to build and support exceptional leadership and thriving Crew. Everything we do, every day, is to bring out the best in the People of YYC. With an enviable culture that attracts the best and the brightest, our People team is committed to investing in our people through programs that support our business growth, create operational excellence and enable organizational effectiveness. We are energetic collaborators, strategic thinkers, continuous learners and change champions. Our commitment to delivering great results is evident in our everyday work and like the rest of or our organization we radiate our passion for aviation.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Consultation

• Develop partnerships with leaders and employees in order to gain and maintain strong business knowledge and understanding of divisional and organizational strategies and issues.
• Support the implementation and adoption of new programs by promoting effective change management practices within client groups; Drive change as a trusted partner to leaders at all levels and identify where client groups can invest resources to increase business performance.
• Partner with client groups to develop a strong leadership and coaching culture that brings out the best in people; create an environment that fosters high performance and accountability.
• Provide guidance and input on workforce planning, succession planning, compensation and benchmarking through proven analytics.
• Participate in various meetings to discuss, identify, and recommend changes that will improve service delivery, provide input on organizational issues, and share best practices.
• Collaborate with other HR Business Partners and Centers of Excellence to share best practices, ensure a broad consistency of approach and cover each other as required.

Talent management

• Provide support to client groups across a broad range of HR disciplines including: Talent Management, Performance Management, Disability Management, Employee/Labour Relations, Employee Engagement and Talent Acquisition.
• Provide guidance and direction on all aspects of employee / labour relations including coaching and advising leaders on the interpretation and implementation of applicable legislation, collective agreements and company policies, and supporting managers in determining the appropriate resolution to issues.

Human Resources Management Activities

• Partner and collaborate with the HR team to develop programs and initiatives that best align with the Authority's objectives and HR strategy.
• Help to develop, implement, and execute HR programs and projects as it relates to YYC's strategy
• Maintain a strong knowledge of the capabilities and potential benefits of current and emerging HR trends to ensure a commitment to innovation and improvement.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING

• The ability to gain and maintain a RAIC (RAIC Program and Application Information)
• Post-secondary diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labour Relations or a related field is required
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in an advisory, strategic or business-facing HR role is required
• A passion for creating an outstanding employee experience and a solutions-focused mindset.
• High business acumen with capability to understand the business and create the link between HR and business strategy.Change management experience with experience in supporting business units in developing and implementing change plans and strategies
• Strong capabilities with HR technology, collaboration tools, social media channels, MS Office, HRMS (including workforce analytics) and applicant tracking.

WHAT OPTIONAL ELEMENTS SUPPORT YOUR APPLICATION (all are assets)

• Bilingual in English or French.
• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labour Relations or a related field
• Experience in a unionized environment
• Current Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation or working toward
• Change management experience with experience in supporting business units in developing and implementing change plans and strategies

WHAT DOES DIVERSITY MEAN TO US

We are committed to building a team where exceptional leadership shines and our crew thrives both at work and at home. We believe that deliberate steps such as creating a workplace that is physically and psychologically safe, equitable to all, and actively and diligently taking steps along the path to reconciliation are the keys to making this a reality.

OUR VALUES:

We prioritize genuine concern and compassion for everyone we engage with, from our team members to our partners and guests, always striving to help and support one another.

We actively seek diverse perspectives in our decision-making and collaboratively tackle challenges.

We work together with trust and transparency, supporting one another to achieve the collective goals of our organization.

We grow, evolve, and adapt with purpose, continually aligning our actions with our vision.

We embrace curiosity and boldly challenge the status quo, exploring new opportunities and taking thoughtful, responsible risks that drive purposeful innovation