Temporary People and Culture Advisor (approx. 14 months)

New Horizon Co-op is hiring a Temporary People and Culture Advisor at our Resource Office in Grande Prairie, Alberta.

Who we are:

Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at 

What you’ll do:

• Support managers by advising, coordinating, coaching and providing recommendations on a variety of human resource related functions

• Manage employee relations issues, including investigations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary processes


• Coordinate job postings and support hiring managers with shortlisting and interviews


• Assist with performance management processes and employee development plans


• Develop new, or improve, existing HR strategies, polices, procedures and practices


• Maintain accurate HR records and prepare HR-related reports


• Frequent onsite visits to provide HR support to operations


• Support organizational change and employee engagement activities


• Provide support to the Director on various People and Culture projects and initiatives


• Other administrative duties as required

Why it matters:

Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together. 

Who you are and what you have:

• 2-3 years of experience as an HR Advisor or Generalist


• Valid Alberta Driver’s License


• High School Diploma


• High level of professionalism and adherence to confidentiality


• Effective communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and presentation skills


• Advanced computer knowledge and skills working with HRIS and Microsoft Office software


• Excellent attention to detail and time management abilities


• Ability to handle and safeguard sensitive and confidential information


• A degree or diploma in Human Resources, and CPHR designation is an asset

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to  take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.