Human Resources Advisor

HUMAN RESOURCES ADVISOR

(Permanent, Full-Time - Re-Post) 

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and sports, recreation and arts amenities. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community.

The Human Resources Department has an opening for a permanent, full-time Human Resources Advisor. We are seeking a relationship-centred HR professional with strong labour relations expertise and a demonstrated ability to navigate complex workplace issues in a unionized public-sector environment.

The successful candidate will bring a strategic, practical, and people-focused approach to their work. They will be skilled at building and sustaining trusted relationships with employees, leaders, union representatives, and colleagues at all organizational levels. They will approach decisions, advice, and workplace interactions through a lens of respect, equity, inclusion, belonging, accessibility, and reconciliation, while supporting an engaged, and high-performing workplace.

Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources, this position is responsible for:

• Providing coaching and advice to departments on a broad range of complex labour relations and human resources issues;
• Leading labour relations processes within a multi-union workplace, including collective agreement interpretation and application, grievance management, dispute resolution, performance management, attendance and disability management, and accommodations;
• Building constructive, respectful working relationships with union representatives, and working collaboratively to resolve issues at the earliest appropriate stage;
• Leading and supporting workplace investigations related to employee relations matters, including the preparation of objective findings, sound recommendations, and practical next steps;
• Applying creative and sound problem-solving to complex people issues, balancing operational needs, employee wellbeing, collective agreement obligations, legal requirements, and the District’s values;
• Ensuring HR practices are fair, consistent, and compliant with applicable legislation, collective agreements, administrative regulations, policies, and procedures;
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, managers, unions, and external contacts in a manner that builds trust, credibility, and rapport;
• Coordinating, guiding, and participating in recruitment and selection, and job classification processes; and
• Participating in special projects and other related duties, as assigned.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Human Resources or a related discipline, supplemented by significant and progressive human resources experience in a unionized public-sector environment. They bring substantial, direct labour relations experience in a complex, multi-union workplace, including experience independently managing or leading labour relations processes and advising leaders through difficult and sensitive employee relations matters.

The successful candidate is a collaborative, curious, resourceful, and solutions-oriented professional who is genuinely interested in people and organizations, and who can assess complex situations, identify risks and options, and provide clear, practical, and defensible advice. They demonstrate strong judgment; excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills; and the ability to build confidence with diverse stakeholders. They are empathetic, responsive, and accountable, with a demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and to fostering a workplace where people feel respected, valued, and able to contribute fully. A CPHR designation is considered an asset.

The District offers an optional compressed work week, excellent benefits, and a pension plan. Employees also have access to wellness resources, including mental health supports, discounted fitness programs, and access to onsite fitness centres.

The successful candidate will be required to supply an acceptable police information check and a copy of their credentials. A personal vehicle and a valid BC Driver’s License are required.

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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