Executive Director, Human Resources & Labour Relations

Classification: Management Band C, Excluded

Office Location: Fort St John or Victoria

Salary: $156,715 - $187,515 – Permanent Full-Time, based on a 35-hour work week.
An additional 3% Location Allowance will be added to posted salary for northern location.

About the Job:            
Reporting the Vice President, Human Resources & Workplace, and working closely with the Executive Director, Workplace & Employee Experience, the Executive Director, Human Resources & Labour Relations (ED) acts as the operational lead with responsibility for human resources development and management activities to support the delivery of human resource services across the organization.

The ED develops and leads core human resource and labour relations programs and activities within a complex unionized and excluded management environment, ensuring the BCER achieves workforce and organizational results.

The ED provides leadership to a team of human resource professionals that ensure core Human Resource and Labour Relations programs and activities adhere to collective agreements and Public Sector Employers Council directives. As priorities shift within the BCER and the organization operates in a rapidly shifting and complex environment, the ED must manage the corresponding changes to human resources programs, and ensure activities and practices are aligned with leading practice.

Organization Chart:     
Commissioner, Chief Executive Officer
          Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President, People & Transformation
                    Vice President, Human Resources & Workplace 
                              Executive Director, Human Resources & Labour Relations

Responsibilities

Work with the ED Workplace/Employee Experience to develop and implement cohesive and aligned programs to support the employee lifecycle.

Lead the planning and execution of HR programs in alignment with guiding legislation, corporate policies, organizational goals, and best practices, as well as collective agreements.

Lead the labour relations activities within the BCER including union negotiations and issues management

Plan recruitment strategies to align with corporate goals the BCER Workforce Plan.

Provide senior leadership to a team of geographically dispersed HR professionals, fostering a collaborative, high-performing HR culture.

Provide oversight for core HR functions, including labour relations, recruitment and retention, performance management, job evaluation for included and excluded roles, and, payroll, and benefits administration.

Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, standards, service standards, and compliance practices.

Implement organizational design initiatives to ensure the BCER’s structure supports evolving business needs, service delivery, and talent strategies.

Manage the unit’s budget and oversee the development and administration of contracts and agreements.

Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects and initiatives as required.

Qualifications

Education:
A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Psychology, Law, Business, or Public Administration and ten years of directly related experience.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

A master’s degree and Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation is considered an asset.

Experience:
Demonstrated senior experience managing HR functions in a unionized environment, including labour relations and application of collective agreements.

Demonstrated experience providing HR expertise and guidance to Leadership.

Demonstrated experience working within a public sector, regulatory, legislative, and policy-oriented environment.

Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring multidisciplinary teams and managing staff development.

Demonstrated experience managing budgets, agreements, and contracts.

Demonstrated experience developing and implementing HR strategies, policies, and programs that support organizational goals and workforce planning.

Demonstrated experience in project management and leading organizational change, fostering collaboration, and driving continuous improvement across diverse teams.

Demonstrated experience using strong interpersonal, facilitation, and relationship-building skills to work effectively across all levels of an organization and with external stakeholders.

Preference will be given for experience with Collective Bargaining.

Key Competencies:
Change Leadership
The ability to respond with vision and agility to champion the achievement of intended, real change as it relates to the adaptation of programs and processes central to the organization. It entails creating a new vision, collaboratively developing and implementing change, aligning with the organization’s goals, inspiring others to embrace change, and removing barriers to change adoption.

Communicating Effectively
The ability to convey information clearly, accurately, and appropriately to the intended audience. It involves utilizing multiple forms of communication channels and techniques, such as verbal and written communication, active listening, and nonverbal cues, to ensure a message is understood and received as intended. It involves being mindful of the audience’s needs, preferences, and cultural backgrounds, adapting the message and delivery style accordingly to facilitate mutual understanding and engagement. 

Leadership
The ability to inspire and motivate others to maximize their efforts to achieve organizational goals while modelling its values. Effective leaders build a culture based on trust and collaboration, guiding teams towards a common objective and fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.

Strategic Orientation
The ability to link long-term visions and concepts to daily work. An awareness of how external factors impact organizational strategies and choices. It involves analyzing the environment, organization, and use of technology to design effective strategies.

If you are interested in applying for this role and meet the minimum selection criteria, please select “Apply Now” and submit your application prior to the closing date. Applicants should review the education and experience listed in the job requisition and clearly articulate how their work experience and skills are aligned with the requirements. Please note, applicants will only be contacted if they are selected to proceed further in the process. 

About the BC Energy Regulator:

The BC Energy Regulator (BCER) is the Province of B.C.’s life-cycle energy resources regulator. The BCER is a Crown agency with a mandate to ensure energy resource activities are undertaken in a manner that: protects public safety and the environment, supports reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and the transition to low-carbon energy, conserves energy resources and fosters a sound economy and social well-being.

As a cost recoverable, values driven organization, we prioritize safety, stewardship and Indigenous interests throughout the full project lifecycle – from exploration to reclamation – and support the transition to clean energy. The BCER is committed to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, honouring the Provincial commitment to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action. Through fostering respectful and collaborative relationships with Indigenous partners and stakeholders, the BCER delivers on Government’s priorities.

The BCER has an innovative forward-thinking workplace that demonstrates our core values. Through continuous improvement and development, the BCER is agile and responsive to the rapidly changing environment in which we operate. We are diverse and inclusive, with transparency, innovation, and integrity as foundation of our respectful culture.

What We Offer:

The BCER operates under a Hybrid Office Model whereby employees work from both a home office and a designated BCER office location in order to support our mandate (eligibility may vary, depending on position).

The BCER is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on the protected grounds under the Human Rights Code. The BCER is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for the removal of barriers for qualified individuals. If you need assistance or accommodation, please let us know.

We acknowledge and respect the many First Nations, each with unique cultures, languages, legal traditions and relationships to the land and water, on whose territories the British Columbia Energy Regulator's work spans.

Please contact us at Recruitment@bc-er.ca if you require any assistance or more information.

The Human Resources & Workplace team delivers on the end-to-end employee life cycle to recruit, retain, develop, and engage a diverse and empowered workforce.  Working in partnership across the organization the team ensures employees have the skills, talent, and training to deliver on the BCER’s mandate.