11200 – Human resources professionals
Lead statement
Human resources professionals develop, implement and evaluate human resources and labour relations policies, programs and procedures and advise employers and employees on human resources matters.
Main duties
- Plan, develop, implement and evaluate human resources and labour relations strategies including policies, programs and procedures to address an organization's human resource requirements
- Advise employers and employees on the interpretation of human resources policies, compensation and benefit programs and collective agreements
- Negotiate collective agreements on behalf of employers or workers, mediate labour disputes and grievances and provide advice on employee and labour relations
- Research and prepare occupational classifications, job descriptions, salary scales and competency appraisal measures and systems
- Plan and administer staffing, total compensation, training and career development, employee assistance, employment equity and affirmative action programs
- Manage programs and maintain human resources information and related records systems
- Hire and oversee training of staff
- Coordinate employee performance appraisal programs
- Research employee benefit and health and safety practices and recommend changes or modifications to existing policies.
Employment requirements
- A university degree or college diploma in human resources management or a related field, such as business administration, industrial relations, commerce or psychology orcompletion of a professional development program in human resources administration is required.
- Some employers may require human resources professionals to hold a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation.
Example job titles
labour adjudicator · compensation research analyst · compensation researcher-analyst · job evaluation analyst · labour organization agent · labour union business agent · labour organization business agent · labour organization business representative · union representative · classification officer - human resources · human resources classification officer · classification policy adviser · classification specialist · compensation and benefits coordinator · employer-employee relations coordinator · employment equity coordinator · human resources coordinator · labour relations coordinator · compensation officer · conciliation officer - employee relations · conciliator · human resources consultant · labour relations consultant · employee services officer · employee relations officer · staff relations officer · employment adviser - human resources · employment equity officer · employment practices officer · human resources planning consultant · human resources policy analyst · human resources research officer · labour relations officer · job analyst · job and wage analyst · job evaluation supervisor · job evaluator · labour organization negotiator · labour organizer · labour relations board officer
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $26.00 | $40.87 | $59.77 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $27.00 | $39.27 | $57.95 |
| Nova Scotia | $26.92 | $37.00 | $56.41 |
| New Brunswick | $27.00 | $35.00 | $52.89 |
| Quebec | $27.40 | $42.00 | $59.39 |
| Ontario | $25.48 | $39.90 | $62.02 |
| Manitoba | $23.00 | $38.94 | $53.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $24.98 | $37.53 | $62.50 |
| Alberta | $24.23 | $42.31 | $57.00 |
| British Columbia | $27.00 | $43.27 | $57.33 |
Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Occupation details: ESDC OaSIS 2025, based on NOC 2021.