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BCIT’s Human Resources department is seeking a regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) Manager, Human Resources. This position provides leadership to a team of HR Business Partners and Recruiters, inspiring excellence, accountability and teamwork. Manages the day-to-day development and delivery of employee programs and HR advisory services in compliance with policies, collective agreements and legislation. Participates in the development of department strategies and plans, and leads strategic initiatives that support goals and objectives. Acts as a trusted strategic advisor, coach and partner to business leaders providing proactive advice on a broad range of human resource matters, including employee relations, workforce planning, succession planning, talent acquisition, retention, diversity, career management, performance management, and recognition.
Duties & Responsibilities
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Supports the Director, providing input to development of department strategies and plans, and leading strategic initiatives that support goals and objectives. Develops reports and presentations to keep the Director informed on program achievements, status of key initiatives, and emerging issues.
- Builds, develops, and leads a team of HR practitioners in the development and implementation of effective people management strategies, best practices, standards, and initiatives.
- Works collaboratively with the other HR leaders and practitioners to support a strategic, integrated, and broad approach to all program planning, development and delivery. Builds a trusted, collaborative and supportive team approach with all other HR functions.
- Manages the day-to-day development and delivery of employee programs and activities, including workforce planning, succession planning, talent acquisition, retention, diversity, career management, performance management, and recognition.
- Manages the day-to-day development and delivery of advisory, coaching, and consultation services that ensure effective people management practices. Mentors and coaches the HR advisory team in building strategic, collaborative business partnerships with their client groups. Also acts as strategic advisor, and consultant to business leaders in a designated client portfolio.
- Manages the day-to-day delivery of recruitment services for the Institute. Mentors and coaches the recruitment team in delivering full cycle services, providing guidance and advice on the more complex recruitment activities.
- Promotes an effective employee/labour environment, encouraging productive, collaborative relationships between management, employees, unions, and other stakeholders. Manages the advisory team’s support to the labour relations function.
- Oversees and carries out research of best practice, trends and methods, and recommends appropriate application to employee programs, services and initiatives.
- Develops and recommends policies and processes, related to areas of accountability. Ensures team compliance with all Institute policies, collective agreements, legislation and jurisprudence.
- Manages reporting staff, including selection, coaching, mentoring, development, performance management and all other people-management practices. Collaborates with the Director on performance-related matters.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
- Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation preferred
- Minimum 6 to 8 years’ experience in HR at progressive levels of responsibility, including a leadership role, with emphasis on development and delivery of programs and advisory services
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
- Excellent leadership skills and ability to manage a team of reporting HR practitioners and build a strong team-based environment
- Advanced knowledge of the concepts, theories, practices and techniques of workforce planning, succession planning, talent acquisition/recruitment, retention, diversity, career management, performance management, and recognition
- Advanced knowledge of the relevant employment, labour, and human rights legislation
- Advanced relationship management skills with ability to build productive, collaborative relationships between management, employees, unions, and other internal/external stakeholders
- Advanced communication and interpersonal skills, and solid conflict resolution skills
- Advanced analytical skills and ability to apply sound judgment in problem solving, evaluating courses of action, and making decisions on employment and labour matters
- Proficiency with standard office systems and applications
Additional Information
Benefits – Why you’d love working with us
- Competitive pay
- Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation
- Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan – take a look at our benefit plans!
- Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
- Flexible hybrid work arrangements available
- Professional Development funds and resources
- Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
- Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
- Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
BCIT values diverse experiences, ideas, cultures and perspectives and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from members of all groups experiencing barriers to equity. If you require accessibility accommodations during any part of the application or hiring process, please contact [email protected] so we can best support you. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal, email applications will not be accepted.
The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).
Position Details
Posting Category
Management
School/Service Area
HR Advisory Services
Campus Location
Burnaby campus
Bargaining Unit
Management
Job Status
Regular
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Start Date
04/24/2023
Anticipated End Date
Competition Information
Competition Number
23M77
Competition Open Date
03/11/2023
Competition Close Date
Open Until Filled?
Yes
