Consultant, Total Rewards

Your Opportunity:

At Covenant Health, you will be part of a collaborative and knowledgeable team that plays an important role in supporting our people and strengthening the organization. Guided by our strong belief in our mission and values, we are committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued and supported, and where thoughtful, sustainable decisions make a meaningful difference. As part of the Total Rewards team, you will have the opportunity to contribute your expertise, influence positive organizational change, and help shape programs and practices that support our people and the delivery of exceptional care. Join a team where your insight, collaboration, and work have an impact across Covenant Health. NOTE: This position is based in Edmonton and requires regular in-office presence. Eligibility for a hybrid work arrangement (3 days in office) may be considered upon successful completion of probation.

Description:

The Consultant, Total Rewards, serves as a subject matter expert in job design, job evaluation, and total rewards programs. The role provides specialized consultation and advice to leaders on job design and documentation, compensation strategy, employee benefits, pension and savings plans, market competitiveness, and total rewards policy to support organizational effectiveness and workforce sustainability. A primary focus of the role is maintaining and enhancing Covenant's job evaluation and classification framework to support internal equity, sound job design, and compliance with legislative and collective agreement requirements. Through systems thinking, research, analysis, and professional judgment to assess business needs, diagnose organizational challenges and develop recommendations that consider the broader workforce, operational, financial and employee experience impacts. The role contributes to the continuous improvement of compensation, benefits, pension, and savings programs through the evaluation of market practices, business requirements, and regulatory developments in alignment with organizational objectives. This position is non-unionized.

• Classification:
Consultant
• Union:
COV OUT OF SCOPE
• Unit and Program:
Total Rewards
• Primary Location:
One Twelve Campus
• Location Details:
Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
• Employee Class:
Regular Full Time
• FTE:
1.00
• Posting End Date:
17-NOV-2026
• Date Available:
01-DEC-2026
• Hours per Shift:
7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks:
2
• Shifts per cycle:
10
• Shift Pattern:
Days
• Days Off:
Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Hourly Salary:
$37.12
• Maximum Hourly Salary:
$55.68
• Vehicle Requirement:
Not Applicable

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Commerce, Management, or a related field. Two (2) to Five (5) years of experience in a human resources professional role. Knowledge of compensation, job evaluation/classification, organizational design, and/or total rewards principles, including the ability to analyze information and develop recommendations, strategies, and policies.

Agile and adaptable in responding to changing priorities and organizational needs. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Creative problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Results-oriented with strong attention to detail. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Systems thinker with the ability to understand organizational interdependencies and impacts. Ability to work effectively in a complex, evolving environment. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines. Demonstrated professionalism, diplomacy, and composure when dealing with sensitive or contentious matters. Ability to build collaborative relationships and effectively influence stakeholders.

Certified Compensation Professional or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist designation. Experience in a complex, unionized environment, including interpreting collective agreement provisions. Experience with HR information systems. Experience using the Korn Ferry Hay Guide Chart methodology. Experience conducting research, benchmarking & market analysis, & interpreting legislation to support total rewards program recommendations. Experience with employee benefits, savings or leave programs.