About US
Homeward Trust Edmonton (HTE) is a not-for-profit organization charged with ending homelessness in Edmonton. Our efforts are guided by community need and priorities as outlined in Edmonton’s Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness. We have a dynamic work environment, filled with high-energy, dedicated, and passionate people.
Homeward Trust coordinates and provides resources for local efforts to address homelessness and its devastating impacts on individuals, families, and communities. We work with agencies, neighborhoods, mainstream systems, community members, and all orders of government in pursuit of this singular objective, grounded in the belief that we can, and will, end homelessness in Edmonton. Homeward Trust is proud our community is recognized both nationally and internationally as a leader in this work.
Our programs involve both housing (capital project funding, property management and sourcing access to new or existing units for client use) and supportive services for individuals in or seeking access to housing programs. We believe in finding housing accommodations first and then establishing the individualized supports required by the client to remain in a home.
For further information visit: http://homewardtrust.ca/.
About Us
Homeward Trust Edmonton (HTE) is a not-for-profit organization charged with ending homelessness in Edmonton. Our efforts are guided by community needs and priorities as outlined in A Place to Call Home: Edmonton’s Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness. Homeward Trust has a dynamic work environment, filled with high-energy, dedicated, and passionate people.
Homeward Trust embraces the Housing First philosophy. This philosophy follows the principles of finding housing accommodations first and then establishing the supports required by the client to remain in a home. Homeward Trust Edmonton’s programs involve both housing (capital project funding, property management, and sourcing access to new or existing units for client use) and supportive services to individuals in or seeking access to housing programs.
For further information visit: http://homewardtrust.ca/.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Manager, People & Culture, the People & Culture Advisor provides organization-wide HR generalist support with an emphasis on delivering practical, hands on employee services. This includes coordinating recruitment and onboarding, advising on policy and day to day HR inquiries, managing training logistics, and supporting employee engagement initiatives. The Advisor offers a responsive, knowledgeable resource for staff and leaders, with escalation to the Manager or HR Business Partner for more complex issues.
Key Responsibilities

Recruitment and Selection

• Coordinate full-cycle recruitment including job postings, screening, interviews, and reference checks.
• Facilitate onboarding logistics including documentation, systems access, and orientation sessions.
• Conduct follow-up check-ins with new employees during the first 90 days to support integration.

Employee Support & Relations

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee and leader HR-related inquiries.
• Provide guidance on policy application, informal performance issues, and conflict resolution.
• Refer complex employee relations issues to the Manager, People & Culture or HR Business Partner.HR

Learning & Development Coordination

• Coordinate internal and external training activities and track participation.
• Maintain training records and support the delivery of compliance and onboarding sessions.
• Curate learning resources for teams and managers as needed.
• Other duties may be as assigned as required.

Policy Interpretation and Compliance

• Ensure up-to-date maintenance and consistent application of HR policies and procedures.
• Support documentation updates and provide practical policy guidance to staff and leaders.
• Monitor legal compliance and escalate changes as necessary.

HR Operations and Metrics

• Maintain accurate employee records and support HRIS administration and payroll accuracy.
• Track onboarding, training, and exit metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with reporting for operational insights and compliance requirements.

Engagement & Feedback Support

• Coordinate feedback initiatives such as exit interviews and onboarding surveys.
• Assist in planning internal engagement events and recognition activities.
• Support the P&C team in ensuring consistent and positive employee experiences.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or business-related field.
• Five (5) to Eight (8) years of HR experience with at least two (2) years of experience as an HR Business Partner.
• Experience with systems such as HR Software, Dayforce, Office 365, Deputy, XRef, and CERTN is considered an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of employment standards and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and employee-centered environment.
• Demonstrated ability to provide guidance, coaching, and day-to-day HR support to staff and leaders.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality.
• Familiarity with populations served by Homeward Trust including Indigenous peoples, youth, and individuals with lived experience of homelessness.

Working Conditions

• Must pass criminal record check including vulnerable sector clearance.
• Some travel between sites may be required.
• Working overtime hours outside of normal business hours when projects demand.

While we evaluate all applications based on merit, we especially appreciate and recognize the unique insights that come from personal lived experiences, such as homelessness or houselessness. We are deeply committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants from marginalized groups, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, LGBTQ2S+, women, and newcomers, are encouraged to apply.
We thank all applicants for their interest: however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Please refer the Job description for details