HR & Labour Relations Advisor – Investigations & Safety

City of West Kelowna; West Kelowna; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Municipal Pension Plan

Benefits

Job summary

City of West Kelowna is seeking a highly organized Human Resources Advisor to deliver advisory services across employee and labour relations, health and safety, and HR program development. The role collaborates with managers to ensure consistent application of legislation, collective agreements, and policies, providing practical solutions to workplace issues.

The ideal candidate will have a HRM degree or diploma, five years in a unionized setting, and a valid BC driver’s licence with police

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Human Resource Management or related field.
• Five years of recent and progressively responsible experience in a unionized setting.
• CPHR designation or progress toward designation is preferred.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence and Police Information Check.
• Working knowledge of labour and employment legislation, human rights and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support on employee and labour relations matters, including performance management and policy interpretation.
• Support grievance administration, dispute resolution, collective agreement interpretation, and labour relations documentation.
• Conduct or support workplace investigations, interviews, fact-finding, and documentation.
• Assist with compensation research, employee development, succession planning, retention initiatives, and HR programs.
• Analyze HRIS data and support reporting, workforce analysis, surveys, and project work.
• Identify training needs and advise on learning options and providers.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements and accommodation processes.
• Support disability management and attendance management processes.
• Assess workplace issues, identify risks, and escalate complex matters when required.

Skills

Interviewing

Analytical

Communication

Conflict resolution

Organization

Education

Diploma in HRM

Bachelor's in HR

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Reporting tools

Job description

City of West Kelowna is seeking a highly organized Human Resources Advisor to deliver advisory services across employee and labour relations, health and safety, and HR program development. The role collaborates with managers to ensure consistent application of legislation, collective agreements, and policies, providing practical solutions to workplace issues.

The ideal candidate will have a HRM degree or diploma, five years in a unionized setting, and a valid BC driver’s licence with police