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Human Resources Advisor / Analyst / Consultant / Coordinator / Officer / Administrator, Labour Dispute Negotiator, Negotiator, Occupational Health and Safety Advisor, Talent Acquisition Coordinator / Specialist, Training Specialist, Wage and Salary Administrator
In Canada, the federal government groups and organizes occupations based on a National Occupational Classification (NOC) system. This alis occupation may not reflect the entire NOC group it is part of. Data for the NOC group can apply across multiple occupations.
The NOC system is updated every 5 years to reflect changes in the labour market. Government forms and labour market data may group and refer to an occupation differently, depending on the system used.
Here is how this occupation has been classified over time.
2006 NOC
2006 NOC-S
2011 NOC
2016 NOC
2021 NOC
2023 OaSIS
Human resources professionals work with managers and staff to develop human resources strategies and programs that address the organization’s needs and strategic plans. They ensure these strategies and programs are effective, meaningful, and fair to both employers and employees.
They assess opportunities for better equity, diversity, and inclusion in their organization’s workforce. They recommend solutions to address related problems and reduce negative impacts.
In recruitment and selection, human resources professionals:
In compensation, they:
In employee benefits administration, they:
In learning and development, they:
In performance management, they:
In health, safety, and wellness, they:
In classification, they:
In labour relations, they:
In human resources planning, they:
Human resources professionals also use and oversee the management of human-resources information systems.
The specific duties of a human resources professional vary with the size of the organization. In a large organization, they may specialize in 1 or more areas. In a small business, 1 general manager may be responsible for all human resources work. They may have other responsibilities as well.
Human resources professionals may work primarily in office, home office, commercial, or industrial environments. They generally work standard weekday office hours. Some flexibility in hours may be required. Travel requirements depend on the size and nature of the organization.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2006 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.
Interest in researching employee benefit programs and health and safety practices to recommend policy changes and modifications, and in planning staffing, total compensation, training and career development, employee assistance, employment equity and affirmative action programs
Interest in co-ordinating information to administer staffing, total compensation, training and career development, employee assistance, employment equity and affirmative action programs; in co-ordinating employee performance and and appraisal programs, in managing programs and maintaining human resources information and related records systems; and in hiring and overseeing training of staff
Interest in negotiating collective agreements on behalf of employers or workers; in mediating labour disputes and grievances, providing advice on employee and labour relations, and in advising managers and employees on the interpretation of personnel policies, compensation and benefit programs and collective agreements
To identify or change your interest codes, complete the Interests Exercise in CAREERinsite.
The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation.
It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.
Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.
A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.
A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.
To fill in or change the values for your abilities, complete the Abilities Exercise in CAREERinsite.
A Quick Guide
You are born with abilities that help you process certain types of information and turn it into action. These abilities influence which skills you can learn more easily.
The abilities or aptitudes shown for this NOC group come from the General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB). The GATB measures 9 aptitudes. It groups them into 3 categories: mental, visual, and physical.
The abilities scores range from 1 to 5, with 5 being stronger.
Interest in speaking with job applicants to advise them on employment requirements and on terms and conditions of employment, to negotiate settlements of appeals and disputes and to advise managers and employees on staffing policies and procedures
Interest in preparing and posting notices and advertisements; and in collecting applications
Interest in co-ordinating information to recruit graduates of colleges, universities and other educational institutions and to arrange transfers, redeployment and placement of personnel and staff training; and in co-ordinating selection and examination boards and termination of employment process; may supervise personnel clerks performing filing, typing and record-keeping duties
To identify or change your interest codes, complete the Interests Exercise in CAREERinsite.
The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation.
It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.
Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.
A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.
A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.
To fill in or change the values for your abilities, complete the Abilities Exercise in CAREERinsite.
A Quick Guide
You are born with abilities that help you process certain types of information and turn it into action. These abilities influence which skills you can learn more easily.
The abilities or aptitudes shown for this NOC group come from the General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB). The GATB measures 9 aptitudes. It groups them into 3 categories: mental, visual, and physical.
The abilities scores range from 1 to 5, with 5 being stronger.
Human resources professionals need:
They should enjoy:
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.
This chart shows which job skills are currently in highest demand for this occupational group. It was created using this occupation's 100 most recent Alberta job postings, collected between Apr 01, 2024 and Jun 30, 2025.
Review these skills to learn:
| Tasks: Plan, develop, implement and evaluate human resources policies and programs | 77 |
|---|---|
| Tasks: Co-ordinate employee performance and appraisal programs | 65 |
| Tasks: Hire, train and supervise staff | 64 |
| Tasks: Advise managers and employees on the interpretation of human resources policies, benefit programs and collective agreements | 62 |
| Tasks: Manage training and development strategies | 54 |
| Tasks: Research and prepare occupational classifications, job descriptions and salary scales | 54 |
| Tasks: Administer benefit employment equity and other human resources programs | 47 |
| Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years | 43 |
| Attention to detail | 42 |
| Tasks: Research employee benefits and health and safety practices and recommend changes | 42 |
This chart shows which job skills are currently in highest demand for this occupational group. It was created using this occupation's 105 most recent Alberta job postings, collected between Aug 21, 2024 and Jul 01, 2025.
Review these skills to learn:
| Tasks: Identify current and prospective staffing requirements | 94 |
|---|---|
| Tasks: Collect and screen applicants | 90 |
| Tasks: Contact potential applicants to arrange interviews | 86 |
| Tasks: Advise job applicants on employment requirements and terms and conditions of employment | 84 |
| Tasks: Notify applicants of results of selection process and prepare job offers | 79 |
| Tasks: Review candidate inventories | 78 |
| Tasks: Prepare and post notices and advertisements | 70 |
| Tasks: Advise managers and employees on staffing policies and procedures | 66 |
| Construction Specialization: Organized | 64 |
| Tasks: Determine eligibility to entitlements and arrange staff training | 63 |
Human resources professionals need a solid understanding of relevant legislation, business or public administration, and the goals and objectives of their organizations.
Most employers prefer to hire human resources professionals who have a degree or diploma in a field related to human resources management such as:
Human resources professionals need technical proficiency to use human-resources information systems.
The following schools offer programs or courses that are related to this occupation but are not required to enter the field.
To expand or narrow your program options, visit Post-Secondary Programs and start your search with:
Completing a program does not guarantee entrance into an occupation. Before enrolling in an education program, prospective students should look into various sources for education options and employment possibilities. For example, contact associations and employers in this field.
There is currently no legislation regulating this occupation. However, certification may be required by some employers.
The Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of Alberta (CPHR Alberta) is the sole certifying body in Alberta offering the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation.
The CPHR is granted to associate members of CPHR Alberta who:
For a list of accredited programs and details about certification requirements, visit the CPHR Alberta website.
To retain their designation, CPHR holders must adhere to CPHR Alberta’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct. They must also meet requirements for continuing professional development requirements and remain a CPHR Alberta member in good standing.
Source: 2021-2025 Alberta Regional Occupational Demand Outlook
Human resources professionals work for:
Some human resources professionals are self-employed consultants.
Experienced human resources professionals may move into supervisory and management positions.
This section shows the industries where the majority of people in this occupation work. The data is based on the 2016 Census.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups.
Human resources professionals
2016 NOC: 1121
76.1% of people in this occupational group work in:
Human resources and recruitment officers
2016 NOC: 1223
78.9% of people in this occupational group work in:
NOC groups often include several related occupations. Although there is labour market data for the larger NOC group, this occupation makes up only a part of that group. It means data for this occupation may be different than the data shown. For examples, see Note.
This section shows the short-term demand forecasted for this occupation in Alberta over a 3-year period. It also shows the number of people employed in the occupation.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2021 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups.
Source: 2024-2026 Alberta Short-Term Employment Forecast
NOC groups often include several related occupations. Although there is labour market data for the larger NOC group, this occupation makes up only a part of that group. It means data for this occupation may be different than the data shown. For examples, see Note.
To see data for all occupations, visit Occupations in Demand.
This section shows the employment outlook for this occupation in Alberta over a 5-year period.
Employment outlook is influenced by a wide variety of factors including:
Explore emerging workplace trends in Alberta that could affect this occupation.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups.
Source: 2021-2025 Alberta Regional Occupational Demand Outlook
Annual growth is from 2021 to 2025. New positions created each year are in addition to job openings created by employment turnover.
NOC groups often include several related occupations. Although there is labour market data for the larger NOC group, this occupation makes up only a part of that group. It means data for this occupation may be different than the data shown. For examples, see Note.
Employment turnover is expected to increase as members of the baby boom generation retire over the next few years.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2021 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.
Unless otherwise noted, the data shown here is for all industries and all regions in Alberta.
All wage estimates are hourly except where otherwise indicated. Wages and salaries do not include overtime hours, tips, benefits, profit shares, bonuses (unrelated to production), and other forms of compensation.
To see the full survey data for this NOC group, visit the wage profile.
Other wage sources
To make an informed wage and salary decision, research other wage sources [pdf] to supplement this data.
High Reliability, represents a CV of less than or equal to 6.00% and 30 survey observations and/or represents 50% or more of all estimated employment for the occupation.
| Wages* | Low (5th percentile) | High (95th percentile) | Average | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting | $24.54 | $56.73 | $37.21 | $35.74 |
| Overall | $26.95 | $64.90 | $41.51 | $39.94 |
| Top | $29.85 | $78.15 | $51.08 | $49.05 |
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* All wage estimates are hourly except where otherwise indicated. Wages and salaries do not include overtime hours, tips, benefits, profit shares, bonuses (unrelated to production) and other forms of compensation.
Pay brackets for hourly wages
| ALL INDUSTRIES | $81,797 |
|---|---|
| Oil & Gas Extraction | $104,321 |
| Construction | $73,087 |
| Manufacturing | $95,793 |
| Wholesale Trade | $94,780 |
| Retail Trade | $74,942 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $63,305 |
| Information, Culture, Recreation | $74,911 |
| Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, Leasing | $75,845 |
| Professional, Scientific & Technical Services | $85,234 |
| Educational Services | $76,563 |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | $70,366 |
| Accommodation & Food Services | $51,052 |
| Other Services (Repair, Personal Services and Related) | $86,431 |
| Public Administration | $88,456 |
Unless otherwise noted, the data shown here is for all industries and all regions in Alberta.
All wage estimates are hourly except where otherwise indicated. Wages and salaries do not include overtime hours, tips, benefits, profit shares, bonuses (unrelated to production), and other forms of compensation.
To see the full survey data for this NOC group, visit the wage profile.
Other wage sources
To make an informed wage and salary decision, research other wage sources [pdf] to supplement this data.
High Reliability, represents a CV of less than or equal to 6.00% and 30 survey observations and/or represents 50% or more of all estimated employment for the occupation.
| Wages* | Low (5th percentile) | High (95th percentile) | Average | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting | $21.49 | $47.54 | $30.63 | $27.82 |
| Overall | $22.00 | $55.20 | $34.51 | $32.00 |
| Top | $24.28 | $62.50 | $39.18 | $36.06 |
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* All wage estimates are hourly except where otherwise indicated. Wages and salaries do not include overtime hours, tips, benefits, profit shares, bonuses (unrelated to production) and other forms of compensation.
Pay brackets for hourly wages
| ALL INDUSTRIES | $68,191 |
|---|---|
| Oil & Gas Extraction | $75,475 |
| Construction | $61,983 |
| Retail Trade | $53,456 |
| Information, Culture, Recreation | $66,305 |
| Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, Leasing | $70,950 |
| Educational Services | $70,727 |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | $69,927 |
| Public Administration | $86,306 |
Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of Alberta (CPHR Alberta) website: www.cphrab.ca
Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR) Canada website: cphr.ca
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Updated Mar 31, 2022. The information contained in this profile is current as of the dates shown. Salary, employment outlook, and educational program information may change without notice. It is advised that you confirm this information before making any career decisions.
