Global Mobility Advisor

16 hours ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. Full-time

Global Mobility Advisor (14-month contract)

The world isn't standing still, and neither is ATS Life Sciences - We don't follow the trends. We set them

Are you interested in being part of a team that makes a difference? Join our growing ATS Life Sciences Systems team a division of ATS Corporation, a publicly traded global enterprise with a proud history, we are helping advance the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. Within Life Sciences Systems, what we do matters – we custom design, build and service critical automated solutions for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. We are dedicated to assisting our customers in improving the quality of life for people around the world. When there is no room for error, and product failure is not an option, leading life sciences companies trust us to resolve their production challenges.

What's in it for you:

  • Compensation: $72,000 to $99,000 CAD per year
  • Starting 3 weeks of vacation
  • Benefits package (health and dental)
  • Half-Day Fridays
  • Continuous learning and career growth
  • A chance to contribute to something bigger - advancing the future of healthcare through automation.

Job Summary:

The Global Mobility Advisor is responsible for leading the continued evolution of ATS' global mobility programs across the Life Sciences Systems. This role supports international business travel, immigration, employee relocations, and global assignments while partnering with business leaders, HR, Talent Acquisition, and employees to develop scalable, compliant, and employee-centered mobility solutions that enable the movement of talent worldwide.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and resourceful professional with experience in global mobility, immigration, relocation, international HR, or workforce deployment. They possess strong business acumen, sound judgment, and a customer-focused mindset, with the ability to navigate complex mobility matters while balancing compliance requirements, business priorities, and employee experience.

This individual thrives in a fast-paced environment, builds strong relationships across all levels of the organization, and is energized by the opportunity to enhance, scale, and continuously improve global mobility programs that support the evolving needs of the business and its global talent. This is a remote opportunity.

Application Deadline: November 23, 2026

We encourage interested candidates to apply early, as applications will be reviewed throughout the posting period.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for global mobility, immigration, relocation, and international business travel matters across the Life Sciences Systems.
  • Provide guidance and recommendations to managers, project leaders, HR partners, recruiters, and employees on mobility policies, assignment structures, immigration requirements, relocation support, and mobility-related compliance matters.
  • Manage immigration and work authorization matters, including work permits, renewals, employee status changes, and compliance-related activities.
  • Manage employee relocations, international assignments, and cross-border transfers from initiation through completion, ensuring a positive employee experience.
  • Advise stakeholders on travel requirements, entry restrictions, immigration considerations, and mobility-related risks that may impact business travel and project execution.
  • Partner with HR leaders, HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to support workforce planning and proactively address global talent mobility needs.
  • Monitor legislative, regulatory, and market developments affecting global mobility programs and provide recommendations to address emerging risks and opportunities.
  • Manage relationships with immigration, relocation, tax, and mobility service providers, including vendor selection, performance management, issue resolution, and service-level oversight.
  • Maintain expertise in global mobility, international HR, immigration, and expatriate practices to support effective decision-making and program development.
  • Analyze mobility trends, metrics, and program effectiveness, identifying opportunities to improve employee experience, compliance, operational efficiency, and business outcomes.
  • Drive the continued evolution of the Life Sciences global mobility program by identifying opportunities to enhance policies, processes, governance, and employee support models.
  • Employee responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include:
  • Work in compliance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures
  • Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods
  • Report any unsafe conditions or