Company Description
The Calgary Chinese Elderly Citizens' Association is a community-focused organization based at 111 Riverfront Avenue SW in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The association is dedicated to supporting the well-being and quality of life of Chinese older adults in the Calgary area. It provides services, programs, and resources that promote social connection, cultural engagement, and access to support. Team members work in a collaborative environment that values respect, inclusion, and culturally informed care. The organization offers opportunities to contribute meaningfully to the local community while developing professional skills in a mission-driven setting.
The Calgary Chinese Elderly Citizens’ Association (CCECA) seeks an experienced Human Resources Lead with labour relations expertise to manage key HR functions and promote a respectful, inclusive, and compliant workplace.
Responsibilities
- Lead HR and labour relations, represent the employer in union matters, and provide strategic advice to leadership.
- Oversee recruitment, selection, onboarding, retention, performance appraisals, training, organizational development, and other HR initiatives.
- Administer payroll and employee benefits.
- Prepare and monitor HR budgets, funding allocations, supporting documentation, and funding applications.
- Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures in compliance with legislation, funding requirements, accreditation standards, and the collective agreement.
- Conduct and document workplace investigations, assess findings, and recommend appropriate action.
- Lead CCECA’s health and safety program.
- Maintain secure and accurate HR and labour relations records, reports, and plans.
- Provide support for organizational operations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
- Degree or diploma in human resources, business administration or a related field.
- At least four years of progressive HR experience, including labour relations, employee relations, recruitment, , performance management, compensation and benefits, and policy development.
- Experience in a unionized environment
- Strong knowledge of Alberta employment legislation and current Canadian Human Resources (HR) practices.
- Fluency in speaking and writing English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin).
Preferred Assets
- CPHR designation or active progress toward obtaining it.
- Experience in a non-profit, seniors-serving or community services environment.
- Three years of administering collective agreements or supporting labour relations and workplace investigations.
Kindly submit your resume and cover letter to elaine.ogada@cceca.ca . We appreciate your interest in this position, and only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank you in advance for your application.
