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Bethany Care Society

Continuing care, assisted living, housing

HR Business Partner - PR-Cp74

Full-TimePosted on 10/21/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Calgary, AB, Canada
In PersonOn site at the corporate office; regular travel between Bethany sites is required.
People & HRHR Generalist & Employee Relations

About the job

Requirements
  • A post-secondary degree in human resources, business administration, or a related area is required.
  • A CPHR designation is an asset.
  • Three to five years of experience in an HR advisor, consultant, or generalist position is required.
  • Labour relations (union) experience is preferred.
  • Experience in complex disability management is required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of employment and related legislation is required.
  • A valid driver's license is required for regular travel between Bethany sites.
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and HRIS platforms are required.
  • Experience coaching clients and team members is required.
  • Experience in long-term care or assisted living is an asset.
  • Advanced skills in Excel and Microsoft Office are required.
  • The candidate must be highly organized, accurate, and detail-oriented.
  • The candidate must be able to set priorities and handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously.
  • The candidate must be able to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization.
  • The candidate must be committed to a high level of customer service.
  • The candidate must be able to solve problems effectively.
Responsibilities
  • Provide education and training to leaders on HR processes, best practices, and recruitment strategies to ensure alignment with organizational goals and policies.
  • Oversee the full recruitment process for assigned positions, including recruitment strategy development, application review, pre-screens, interviews, reference checks, and offer management.
  • Collaborate with leadership to develop workforce strategies, address staffing gaps, and ensure timely and effective recruitment of candidates across various departments.
  • Develop and implement interview guides reflecting best practices, collective agreements, organizational policies, and recruitment strategies.
  • Work with leaders to drive recruitment initiatives such as Summer Students, BCF Grants, and position establishment requests.
  • Collaborate with hiring managers to ensure job descriptions are current, accurate, and aligned with organizational needs.
  • Oversee the employee attendance management program to ensure compliance with attendance policies and support effective management of employee attendance.
  • Support medical and non-medical workplace accommodation processes, ensuring compliance with legal and organizational requirements.
  • Assist leadership with employee performance management, including coaching and mentoring managers on feedback, development practices, and improving performance.
  • Lead and manage the end-to-end zero Casual program process, ensuring accurate tracking and timely processing in line with policy.
  • Oversee and manage end-to-end workplace investigations, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and maintaining confidentiality.
  • Steward grievances, including recording and tracking them, and ensure issues are documented, addressed, and resolved in a timely manner.
  • Develop and deliver educational sessions on employee, labour, and human rights in alignment with collective agreements, organizational policies, and relevant legislation.
  • Maintain and complete grievance and investigation tracker reports, ensuring cases are handled promptly and documented correctly.
  • Prepare and present reports on workforce data, providing leadership with insights into trends, performance, and areas of concern.
  • Ensure accurate and timely seniority and union reporting, keeping records up to date in accordance with collective agreements and organizational policies.
  • Oversee and manage ticketing assignments, ensuring requests and HR-related issues are tracked and resolved efficiently.
  • Partner with leadership on strategic HR initiatives and ensure effective execution of HR functions and service excellence.
  • Provide guidance across recruitment, total rewards, employee relations, and HRIS reporting.
  • Support the Director of Human Resources in bargaining, human rights complaints, and related labour relations processes.
  • Manage HR projects involving labour relations, compensation, HRIS, recruitment, and employee engagement.
  • Mentor and coach HR Coordinators, fostering generalist skill sets and consistency in HR practices across the team.
  • Drive improvements, foster a positive organizational culture, ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, and collective agreements, and support talent and workforce strategy development.
Desired Qualifications
  • Labour relations (union) experience is preferred.
  • Experience in long-term care or assisted living is an asset.
  • A CPHR designation is an asset.

About the company

Bethany Care Society provides person-centered continuing care, assisted living, and affordable housing for seniors and adults with disabilities in Alberta since 1945. It offers a continuum of living options and supportive services designed to help people age well, including long-term care, assisted living, and affordable housing, under the banner of Creating Caring Communities. The organization differentiates itself through its long history, focus on personalized care, and a mission-driven approach to transforming aging in Alberta, aligning services across housing and care to support residents in their local communities. The goal is to create caring communities by delivering coordinated, compassionate care and accessible housing that enable seniors and adults with disabilities to age with dignity and independence.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Calgary, Canada

Founded

1945

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What believers are saying

  • The Next Chapter launched in May 2025 as a $20 million capital campaign.
  • Bethany’s 2025/26 annual report highlights innovation across care, housing, and community supports.
  • Kaleidoscope XR adds workforce-training innovation that strengthens recruitment and care quality narratives.

What critics are saying

  • Bethany’s model depends heavily on Alberta government support and capital-campaign funding.
  • The 420-room Bethany Calgary rebuild concentrates execution risk, delays, and cost overruns into one asset.
  • If public funding or donations weaken, Bethany’s expansion pipeline stalls and competitive relevance erodes.

What makes Bethany Care Society unique

  • Bethany celebrated 80 years in 2025, signaling deep Alberta relationships and brand trust.
  • Bethany Calgary is being redeveloped into 420 private rooms with neighborhood-style living.
  • Bethany ranks #5 on Forbes Canada’s Best Employers for Company Culture 2026.

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