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Location: Victoria, BC
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Salary: Executive Band 1, MIN $185,500.00 – MAX $202,300.00
Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 06/26/2022
Placement in the salary range is determined by an assessment of knowledge, skills, experience and ability of the candidate to meet the key requirements of the job. In addition, our pay philosophy is to align with the median of the range and be considerate of internal equity comparisons.
Are we right for you…
We’re passionate about people and creating sustainable, safe and affordable public transit solutions to residents across BC. We are an organization that has a people-first approach and considers people first in every business decision that we make. We are part of the solution and what we do matters; from fighting climate change with battery electric buses, to affordability through cost effective transportation, to connecting remote communities, we bring the heart, soul and innovation to public transportation.
It’s an exciting time to be in public transportation sector and we’re looking for a creative and passionate leader to join our team. Not only would you be joining an engaged organization but you’d also get to enjoy flexible work arrangements, extended benefits and a pension plan as just a few of the benefits BC Transit employees are eligible for. Keep reading to find out if this role is meant for you!
What you’ll be doing…
As Vice President of People and Culture, you foster a passionate organizational culture through your warm approach as a people-first champion. As a data-driven decision maker, you deliver on short and long-term people strategies in support of BC Transit’s strategic priorities and People and Culture’s divisional plans. You have a knack for driving transformative change management through strategic HR planning and leadership. As the lead and champion for equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives, the work you do matters – and makes an impact. Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer, your role has oversight over all People and Culture areas and embraces the concept of collective leadership while participating as an engaged member of the Senior Leadership Team.
To view the full job description for this role please see the attached.
What you’ll bring to the table…
We value lifelong learners and have found the following combination of education and experience allows people to be successful in this role:
Masters degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or equivalent.
At least seven years of senior HR experience.
Experience in leading a people-first culture, both within their team and across the organization.
Strong and comprehensive labour relations skills, preferably in a multi-union environment.
Demonstrated ability to take a strategic approach on opportunities for innovation and find creative solutions to issues.
Proven ability as a team leader with a commitment to create, support and sustain an environment that enables staff to achieve results and to develop and build organizational capacity for the future.
Proactive problem solving and decision-making skills.
What we’ll bring to the table…
Comprehensive medical and dental benefits to support you and your family, regardless of what life throws at you.
Membership in a “gold plated” defined benefit pension plan, meaning it’s the best in the Province and one of the best in the country; putting you in a strong position when it comes time to retire.
Access to fitness and lifestyle centers to help you take care of your physical fitness and health.
Various programs that support employees such as an Employee Assistance Program and health and wellness. initiatives and events aimed at fostering your mental health.
A complimentary employee bus pass (plus taxable dependent passes).
A corporate learning and development program to help you in continuous career growth.
An employee recognition program where we all recognize each other’s successes (not just your Leaders!).
A social club that gives you access to events throughout Victoria.
What next steps could look like…
Interviews will take place between July 13 and July 15, 2022.
There will be an assignment/presentation as part of the interview process.
The position requires the completion of a Criminal Record Check or Vulnerable Sector Search.
If you have a disability which requires an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you
To keep our team members, customers and the communities we serve safe, we have introduced an interim Employee Mandatory Vaccination Policy intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. BC Transit requires proof of being fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. Please be aware that your appointment to this position is conditional on meeting and maintaining the definition of being “fully vaccinated” as per the definition of Health Canada. Any employee providing false or misleading information, may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.
We believe that diversity of thought and experience fuels innovation. In keeping with this belief, we do not discriminate on any basis. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Should you require any accommodation or have questions, please let us know.
While we welcome all applications, we will only respond directly to those who are short-listed for a role. Thanks in advance for your understanding and wishing you all the best in your career journey.
