Human Resources Consultant

About Vancity

Vancity is a member-owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion and social justice. A relentless commitment to their values has helped them challenge the status quo and break down barriers since day one in 1946. They have bold commitments to make Vancity net-zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans and are pursuing strategies on Indigenous banking and to improve the financial resilience of their members.

Vancity is the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and has been consistently recognized as one of the Top Employers in Canada. If you're interested in joining their team of 2,700 diverse individuals and accessing competitive rewards and benefits, all while knowing you are part of a greater movement, then apply today!

About the workplace

This is a permanent, full-time role that will enjoy hybrid working arrangements which can be fulfilled primarily from the Vancity head office location and your Lower Mainland based home office. Periodically, you'll be required to attend in-person activities or events.

As a Human Resources Consultant, you will play a crucial role in coaching and providing consultative advice to manager that enables the organization to meet its objectives. We're looking for an individual who is passionate about supporting your teams to thrive and bring their full selves to work every day.

You will report to the Senior Business Partner, People & Culture and works alongside a team of People & Culture professionals in Consultant roles supporting dedicated areas of the business.

A typical day would involve:

• Provide coaching to leaders and employees regarding People & Culture programs (e.g., performance coaching, collective agreement interpretation, workplace accommodations, and terminations/severance negotiations).
• Support leaders to create work environments where diverse backgrounds, culture and attributes are celebrated through collaboration with experts and partners in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Reconciliation.
• Advise and coach leaders in the optimization and implementation of organization design principles, guidelines, and tools and make recommendations regarding the organization of work and talent.
• Partner with People & Culture leadership and centers of excellence (Organizational Wellness and Leadership, Total Rewards, DEIR and Talent Acquisition) on program design to support organization wide deliverables
• Review and evolve policies as needed.
• Facilitate and/or collaborate with external legal counsel and Unions in the resolution of grievances, legal claims, supporting bargaining and the negotiation of letters of understanding and settlements, in order to reduce negative impact (e.g. financial, reputational) at the business unit and enterprise level.

You have:

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in Human Resources including experience in a unionized environment.
• Demonstrated experience providing direction to Legal Counsel in arbitration, human rights and other employment related matters.
• Demonstrated experience conducting complex workplace investigations, interpreting and applying collective agreements, responding to workplace grievances, drafting reports, writing correspondences, public speaking, facilitating meetings and training.
• Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) or similar designations preferred.
• Excellent communication and consulting skills. You are a problem solver and influencer who gets great satisfaction in being a true consultant.
• Labour relations experience is essential for this role, including:
  
  • A strong understanding of collective agreements, contract negotiations, grievance handling, and dispute resolution.
  • Experience fostering productive relationships with union representatives.
  
  
  • Managing labor disputes, interpreting and applying labor laws, and leading collective bargaining processes.
  
  
  • Advising leadership on labor relations strategies.
  • Ensuring compliance with employment regulations.
  • Effectively communicating with all stakeholders to maintain a collaborative and constructive work environment.

You are:

• Effective and empathetic communicator - you have exceptional communication and listening skills to act as a resource for your specialized area, provide advice and coaching.
• Problem Solver & Decision Maker - you identify challenges, diagnose issues, and develop innovative solutions for the business.
• Detail-oriented - You pay attention to the details, you recognize the component parts of a procedure or object, and you verify the correctness or error in an individual part or procedure.
• An Initiator - You take action relying on your own interpretation because you have hands-on experience and understanding of the situation and similar cases you know of or have researched for comparison.
• Collaborative Team Player - You excel at working well with others towards a common goal. You possess strong interpersonal skills, actively listen to your teammates, and value the input and ideas of everyone on the team.
• Curious Analytical Thinker - you know how to assess and recommend courses of action on industry, political and economic trends. You assess risks or opportunities that may affect your designated business groups.
• Empathic Role Model - you foster a compassionate and understanding lens on society, you are an individual who demonstrates genuine empathy inspire others to embrace kindness and support, creating a chain reaction of compassion that benefits everyone involved.

We value lived experience, so if you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if you feel your skills don't perfectly align with those listed.

The salary range for the role is $81,200 to $122,000. The upper half of the salary range is typically reserved for individuals who have demonstrated consistent strong performance in the role and possess a high level of job knowledge and skill.

Posting Deadline: Posted until Filled

We offer:

• We are the largest private-sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and have been consistently recognized as one of the Top Employers in Canada.
• Our permanent employees qualify for attractive benefit packages that can be customized and changed each year to meet their evolving needs.
• New employees receive between three to four weeks of vacation allowance per calendar year, and the number of vacation days grows - to a maximum of six weeks per year - as their length of service increases. In addition, full-time, permanent staff may be able to purchase extra days of vacation through our flexible benefits package.
• In addition to the 10 statutory holidays in British Columbia, Vancity provides an additional three statutory holidays. We offer care days for periods of short-term personal illness or emergency family illness, plus opportunities to take unpaid leave for a variety of reasons.
• Our health care & dental benefits offer three levels of health care and dental coverage for you to select from. These benefits will also be effective immediately based on your hire date.
• We understand that retirement means different things to different people and at Vancity we will offer you a Defined pension plan that pays you a retirement income for life.

Please note that all shortlisted candidates for this role will be required to complete a background check which includes employment verification, credit check, and a criminal record check. Vancity is an inclusive and equitable employer and actively seeks to advance racial equity, inclusion and belonging across the organization.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@vancity.com for confidential support. In-person assistance is also available. We will collaborate with you to ensure your needs are met promptly and effectively.