Description

Job Summary

EPCOR’s People & Culture team is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs) for fulltime, permanent role based in Edmonton. This opportunity is well suited to HR professionals who are energized by complex labour and employee relations work and who bring confidence, judgment, and credibility when advising leaders in a unionized environment.

This role is strategic and advisory, with a strong focus on labour relations. You will partner closely with frontline and midlevel leaders to navigate grievances, investigations, human rights matters, and complex workforce decisions. Acting as a trusted advisor and connector between HR and the business, you will deliver practical, peoplefocused solutions that balance organizational needs with fair, principled outcomes for employees. Recruitment activities are not part of this role.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with leaders to provide strategic HR and labour relations advice on grievances, investigations, performance management, attendance management, discipline, terminations, and dispute resolution.
• Interpret and apply collective agreements, employment legislation, and EPCOR policies to support defensible, consistent, and timely workforce decisions.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with union representatives, supporting interestbased discussions and constructive resolution of workplace issues.
• Coach leaders through sensitive people matters, mediate conflict, and identify emerging risks to support early and effective intervention.
• Contribute to business unit people strategies and enterprise HR initiatives, including organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, engagement, and inclusion.
• Guide leaders through the HAY job evaluation process, supporting accurate role design, internal equity, and alignment with organizational standards.
• Advocate for business unit needs by partnering with Total Rewards, Talent Management, Labour Relations, and other HR specialists to deliver integrated people solutions.
• Support organizational change initiatives, including restructures, mergers, acquisitions, and enterprisewide programs.

Requirements

What You’ll Bring

• Postsecondary degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant exposure to unionized environments, labour relations, and employee relations.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant employment legislation (e.g., Human Rights, Employment Standards, Privacy, Psychological Safety, WCB).
• Proven ability to influence, coach, and advise leaders at multiple levels on complex and sensitive workforce matters.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated experience working with unions using an interest based approach to achieve fair, sustainable outcomes.
• High integrity and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
  Strong analytical, systems-thinking, and prioritization skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  CPHR designation, facilitation experience, or coursework in mediation, investigations, coaching, or DEI are considered assets.

Why Work at EPCOR

At EPCOR, we invest in people. You’ll join a purpose-driven organization with a strong safety culture, competitive compensation, and a commitment to professional growth. Enjoy flexible hybrid work, generous benefits, and the opportunity to shape leadership across a top-tier utility.

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How to Apply

Application Deadline: February 08, 2026 

We currently only accept applications submitted through our online careers portal: https://www.epcor.com/ca/en/careers/jobs/search-jobs.html If you meet the qualifications outlined in the posting, we invite you to apply. The Recruiting Manager reviews all applications and is best positioned to assess alignment with the role.

Please note: This is an abridged version of the job posting. Full details can be found on the EPCOR Careers page linked above.