Human Resources Advisor/Analyst/Consultant/Coordinator/Officer/Administrator, Labour Dispute Negotiator, Negotiator, Occupational Health and Safety Advisor, Recruitment Officer, Trainer, Wage and Salary Administrator
| Starting | $27.49 |
|---|---|
| Overall | $38.31 |
| Top | $53.53 |
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
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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 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.
In general, human resources professionals:
In larger organizations, human resources professionals may specialize in:
In a small business, one general manager may be responsible for all human resources work and may have other responsibilities as well.
Human resource professionals may work primarily in office, commercial or industrial environments. They generally work standard weekday office hours although some flexibility in hours may be required. Travel requirements depend on the size and nature of the organization.
Human resources professionals need to possess:
They should enjoy coaching and counselling managers and employees, taking a methodical approach to their work, and taking responsibility for projects.
Human resource professionals need a solid understanding of relevant legislation and 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 resource management (for example, business administration, commerce, industrial relations or a related social science).
Suitable post-secondary education programs are offered by universities, colleges and technical institutes throughout Alberta.
The following schools offer programs or courses that are related to this occupation but are not required to enter the field.
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Although there is currently no legislation regulating this occupation, 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 Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR) designation.
The CPHR is granted to associate members of CPHR Alberta who successfully complete the National Knowledge Exam and meet the requirements of an Experience Validation Assessment. The purpose of the assessment is to confirm that applicants demonstrate a specific amount of professional-level experience in human resources.
To retain their designation, CHRP 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.
Below-average occupational growth is expected in Alberta for 2016 to 2020. Job openings are a result of employment turnover and newly created positions.
Human resources professionals are employed in:
Some human resources professionals are self-employed consultants.
Experienced human resources professionals may move into supervisory and management positions.
Human resources professionals are part of the larger 2011 National Occupational Classification 1223: Personnel and recruitment officers. In Alberta, 78% of people employed in this classification work in the following industries:
The employment outlook (PDF) in this occupation will be influenced by a wide variety of factors including:
Over 3,500 Albertans are employed in the Personnel and recruitment officers occupational group, which is expected to have an annual below-average growth of 2.2% from 2013 to 2017 in Alberta. It is forecasted that about 77 new positions will be created each year in addition to job openings created by employment turnover. (Note: Since human resources professionals form only a part of the larger occupational group on which this forecast is based, only a portion of the new positions created will be for human resources professionals.
Employment turnover is expected to increase as members of the baby boom generation retire over the next few years.
| Wages* | Low (5th percentile) | High (95th percentile) | Average | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting | $17.31 | $40.05 | $27.49 | $25.30 |
| Overall | $18.27 | $59.21 | $38.31 | $36.00 |
| Top | $19.23 | $89.85 | $53.53 | $41.82 |
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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.
Good Reliability, represents a CV of between 6.01% and 15.00% and/or fewer than 30 survey observations and/or if survey observations represent less than 50% of all estimated employment for the occupation.
| Oil & Gas Extraction | $108,478.00 |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | $79,932.00 |
| ALBERTA, ALL INDUSTRIES | $75,769.00 |
| Educational Services | $75,139.00 |
| Business, Building and Other Support Services (aka Management, Administrative, and other Services) | $65,995.00 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $65,834.00 |
| Manufacturing | $59,848.00 |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | $47,994.00 |
Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of Alberta (CPHR Alberta) website: www.cphrab.ca
Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR) Canada website: cphr.ca
For more information on career planning, education and jobs, visit the Alberta Learning Information Service (ALIS) website, call the Alberta Career Information Hotline toll-free at 1-800-661-3753 or 780-422-4266 in Edmonton, or visit an Alberta Works Centre near you.
Updated Mar 28, 2017. 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.