About GBC
General Bank of Canada (“GBC”) is a Schedule I Chartered Bank headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, and part of the Wheaton Group. Since our entrepreneurial beginnings in the 1950s, we’ve grown into one of Canada’s fastest-growing small banks, delivering innovative financing solutions across the automotive, aviation, and commercial sectors.
At GBC, our values of Trust, Discipline, People First, and Innovation shape everything we do. Our agile, forward-thinking approach allows us to design smarter, more responsive banking solutions for a rapidly evolving digital world.
We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work for seven consecutive years, reflecting our commitment to a culture where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to do their best work.
Giving back is part of who we are. Since 1969, our long-standing partnership with United Way has supported meaningful volunteerism, fundraising, and community initiatives that make a lasting difference.
When you join General Bank of Canada, you become part of a team that’s not only shaping the future of banking but also strengthening the communities we serve. And yes, we genuinely love it here, and we think you will too.
The Opportunity
General Bank of Canada is seeking a temporary, full-time Human Resources (HR) Strategic Advisor to join our Human Resources team as a key contributor. As the Bank continues its strong growth trajectory, this role offers an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of our organization while contributing to strategic HR initiatives. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment, with significant potential for professional development, learning, and career growth.
The HR Strategic Advisor is a trusted partner to leaders and employees, helping to shape an exceptional employee and candidate experience while supporting the Bank's strategic objectives. We believe the most effective people solutions come from strong relationships, thoughtful judgment, and a deep understanding of the unique needs of our teams.
As a strategic advisor, you'll work closely with leaders to provide practical, tailored guidance that balances business needs with people-focused solutions. You'll be someone who is naturally curious, approachable, and able to build credibility through genuine relationships. While strong HR fundamentals are essential, success in this role comes from knowing when to move beyond standard processes and finding solutions that fit the situation, team, and culture.
Partnering closely with the HR team, you will support the design, enhancement and delivery of people-related programs that are modern, impactful, and aligned with the Bank's goals. You'll actively contribute to creating an environment where employees feel supported, leaders feel empowered, and HR is trusted as a valuable internal partner.
Position Details
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Employment Duration: Up to 15 months (September 2026 - November 2027)
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Workplace Model: In-Office
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Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $69,094 to $93,481. Compensation is commensurate with qualifications.
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Deadline to Apply: Posted until filled.
Position Responsibilities
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Strategic HR Partnership: Collaborate with business leaders to develop a strong understanding of their needs to provide HR expertise and support on a variety of employee experience aspects. Develop HR strategies that support both short-term and long-term business line objectives and enable leaders to execute effectively.
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HR Expertise: Provide tailored guidance that reflects the unique needs of each situation while aligning with employment legislation, internal policies, and the Bank's risk framework. Apply strong judgment to deliver balanced, practical, and people-focused outcomes. Stay updated with changes in employment law and regulations.
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Business Literacy: Maintain an effective level of business literacy about the business unit’s strengths, challenges, plans, culture, and its competition. Understand the business unit’s strategic goals and how HR can support them. Stay informed about industry trends and the competitive landscape.
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Employee Lifecycle: Support leaders to implement effective people processes and lead employee lifecycle aspects including stay and exit interviews, environmental scans, and absence and disability management.
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Talent Acquisition: Provide talent acquisition support by leading recruitment activities to enable leaders to hire, onboard and retain top talent. Participate in employer branding initiatives to increase brand awareness and attract top talent. Proactively develop recruitment strategies to build talent pipelines and ensure consistent and fair assessment processes.
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Performance Management: Coach and support leaders in managing employee relations, including performance management, employee improvement plans, team development, conflict resolution, and conducting workplace investigations.
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Data-Informed Advice: Leverage HR data and analytics to identify trends, provide insights and recommend actionable strategies to leaders to improve their operations and HR-related programs. Utilize performance metrics and analytics to drive continuous improvement.
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Policy & Program Support: Assist in the development, enhancement and implementation of HR programs, policies, and procedures.
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Miscellaneous: Lead continuous improvement activities related to processes and functions as well as:
- Collaborate with the HR team on HR-related functions such as onboarding, orientation, and other tasks.
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Support HR projects and initiatives as assigned.
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Be the primary backup for administrative functions such as payroll and benefits.
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Perform other related duties as assigned.
What You Bring to the Table
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related discipline.
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Minimum of five years of experience in progressive HR roles.
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Minimum of three years of experience in HR advisory or consultative positions.
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Combined education and experience equivalencies may be considered.
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Exceptional relationship-building skills, with a demonstrated ability to coach and influence leaders, resolve conflicts, and build credibility and trust across all levels of the organization.
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Knowledge of employment legislation and ability to comprehend, interpret and apply appropriate sections of applicable legislation, guidelines, regulations and policies.
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Effective verbal and written communication skills.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
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Proficient with Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook and Word.
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Ability to learn and adopt new technology and platforms as necessary.
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Ability to successfully fulfill the pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal and credit checks, as well as employment references from individuals who can provide direct insights into your performance and effectiveness in previous roles.
Preferred Qualifications
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CPHR designation.
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Financial services or banking experience.
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Payroll processing experience.
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Knowledge and experience with an HRIS platform.
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Payroll legislation knowledge.
What GBC Brings to the Table
At General Bank of Canada, we offer more than just a paycheque. We offer the opportunity to build your career and elevate it to new heights. Our compensation package includes base salary, group benefits, and a matched retirement savings plan program.
Our group benefits ensure you and your dependents are covered for extended health, dental, and vision care. We also provide flexible spending accounts, replenished annually, to help cover additional medical and wellness expenses.
Recognized as one of the Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness in 2025 & 2026, we take mental health seriously. That's why we offer extra coverage for mental health practitioners and a dynamic employee assistance program.
As an employee, you can expect more than just our competitive compensation package, comprehensive group benefits, and matched retirement savings plan. We also offer the following:
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Generous paid time off to promote healthy work-life harmony.
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A collaborative work environment where your voice and opinions are valued.
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Exclusive employee perks, including discounts for various products and services.
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Beautiful downtown office location with an onsite gym and the best rooftop patio.
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Engaging social events, offering unique experiences and opportunities to connect with colleagues, meet new people and enjoy some fun.
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Professional development and tuition support to help you advance your career.
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Welcoming teams that celebrate diversity and prioritize inclusion.
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Give back to your community. As a proud partner of the United Way, we offer numerous initiatives throughout the year for you to get involved and make a meaningful impact.
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Make an impact. Join one of our employee-led committees to develop leadership skills, expand your network and contribute to our strong corporate culture.
How to Apply
We invite you to apply directly through our Careers portal at generalbank.ca/careers. If you need assistance, you can contact us at
[email protected]. While we appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted directly.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At General Bank of Canada, we believe that diversity drives innovation and fosters a culture of inclusion. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all employees. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that mirrors the rich diversity of our communities and customers.
Accessibility
We believe that accessibility is a fundamental aspect of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our goal is to ensure that every candidate has an equal opportunity to succeed during the interview process, and we will work with candidates requiring accommodations. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to our HR team directly (
[email protected]).
Employment Equity
We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities, including those who are underrepresented in the financial services industry. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Applicant Privacy Notice
To learn how we collect, use, and protect your personal information during the recruitment process, please review our Applicant Privacy Notice at the following link: https://www.generalbank.ca/careers/.
