Human resource associate Jobs in Canada

Requisition ID: 46631

Organization

Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver is seeking colleagues who can help advance our core commitments to exceptional public service, sustainability, equity, and an outstanding quality of life for all residents.

With a strong commitment to being a City of Reconciliation, we invite you to join our dedicated team and become part of an innovative, inclusive, and engaging workplace. A career with the City of Vancouver and within the broader public service, offers meaningful work where you play a key role in ensuring equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and supporting the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.

Main Purpose and Function

We are looking for one Regular Full Time and one 18 month maternity leave coverage Human Resource Consultant. The Human Resource Consultant is responsible for working strategically as a member of a decentralized HR team, providing consultative services on a wide range of human resource issues to managers and staff of the business unit. In addition to working with a particular business unit, the Human Resources Consultant will be part of a broader HR team and will contribute to that work, potentially including participating in projects or taking on ongoing responsibilities within the larger organization.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

The HR Consultant will provide direction, coaching and support across a broad spectrum which includes interpretation of collective agreement provisions and corporate policies, workforce planning, job and organization design, and performance management. The HR Consultant will plan and lead investigatory and disciplinary meetings, grievance hearings/discussions, and may participate in labour management meetings. The HR Consultant works closely with other HR Consultants, HR Associates, all our other HR functions and with managers, staff, and our unions, to foster a positive employee and labour relations environment.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Candidates will have a related university degree or diploma and considerable experience as a senior generalist role in a unionized environment (minimum of 5 years experience preferred)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

The HR Consultant has an excellent track record and experience in a unionized setting providing generalist consultation to managers and in supporting and/or leading a diverse range of HR related processes, including complex investigations and grievance hearings. Skilled at anticipating business needs and identifying risks and opportunities, and moving to action, you are a proactive problem solver who has worked extensively in a rapidly changing environment. You possess strong communication, interpersonal, coaching, and facilitation skills and have demonstrated ability to build strong teams and relationships.

This position may require frequent travel between work sites, and as such, ability to travel between City sites is required.

Business Unit/Department: Human Resources

Employment Type: 18 month TFT maternity leave and one RFT position

Position Start Date: July 27, 2026

Position End Date: February 15, 2028 (TFT)

Salary Information: Pay Grade 102,960 to $128,691 per annum

Application Close: June 28, 2026

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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