Human Resources Advisor

District of Squamish; Area D (Elaho/Garibaldi); On-site; CAD 104,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

District of Squamish is seeking a Human Resources Advisor to advance our progressive, unionized-friendly workplace. You will lead HR strategies, advise on collective agreements, and promote engagement, learning, and safety initiatives across the organization.

You’ll partner with external and internal stakeholders, foster an inclusive culture, and support wellness, attendance, and return-to-work plans within a dynamic municipal setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources or other relevant discipline.
• Experience in unionized environments and HR advisory

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to HR strategies and initiatives fostering an engaged workplace culture.
• Advise on collective agreement interpretation, grievances, and investigations.
• Design and implement HR policies and procedures.

Skills

Labour relations

Employee engagement

Learning & development

HR policy design

Relationship building

OHS advocacy

Safety & RTW

Education

HR degree

Job description

Human Resources Advisor

Permanent Full-Time

Are you a Human Resources professional who is looking to advance your career in a progressive and dynamic workforce community? In this role you will have the opportunity to build meaningful connections across all levels of the organization, providing coaching, advice and guidance. You will lead and contribute to the development and implementation of HR strategies and initiatives that foster an engaged and inclusive workplace culture that is hardwired for success. By providing strategic and hands-on support, this position plays an integral role on the HR team.

What we’re looking for:

1. A labour relations generalist who is adept at navigating unionized environments, from providing advice and guidance on collective agreement interpretation, to leading grievance discussions and conducting investigations;
2. A champion for employee engagement who thrives on playing a pivotal role in HR initiatives such as employee retention strategies, inclusion and diversity programs, and employee wellness programs;
3. A facilitator of learning who has experience recommending and developing programs and initiatives that support a workplace culture that is hardwired for learning and development;
4. An innovative thinker who has experience designing and implementing HR policies and procedures;
5. A people person who has a natural ability to foster connections and build strong and respectful relationships with both internal and external partners;
6. An occupational health and safety advocate who has experience in all aspects of the field from developing and implementing OHS programs and initiatives to collaborating with external agencies such as WorkSafe BC and the BC Municipal Safety Association;
7. A proactive outlook with a coordinated approach to supporting employees with safety, recovery and return to work plans.

Who you are: A dynamic and empathetic problem solver with experience in a unionized environment and a degree in Human Resources or other relevant discipline.

Who we are: The District of Squamish is a progressive and growing community. Our friendly, small-town setting, spectacular natural environment, thriving arts, culture and heritage scene and world-class recreational opportunities offer an incredible live-work-play lifestyle.

We are a team of fun-loving yet highly dedicated and hardworking professionals who are committed to continuous learning, improvement, and excellence in service to our citizens.

Our Vision: Our organization is a thriving community, serving the thriving community of Squamish.

Our Mission: We lead, facilitate and partner to ensure a liveable and sustainable Squamish.

Our Core Values: Respect, Integrity, Connection, Progress

In addition to a competitive salary ($103,805.42 - $114,071.89), we offer a comprehensive benefits package, one of Canada's top pension plans - the Municipal Pension Plan, as well as a fortnight schedule (70 hours bi-weekly) which allows for an earned day off every second week.

• In addition to a competitive salary ($103,805.42 - $114,071.89), we offer a comprehensive benefits package, one of Canada's top pension plans - the Municipal Pension Plan, as well as a fortnight schedule (70 hours bi-weekly) which allows for an earned day off every second week.

This is an exempt position and is excluded from Union membership.

A complete job advertisement can be viewed at: http://squamish.ca/yourgovernment/careers/job-postings/

Application Deadline: October 29, 2026

As an equitable and inclusive employer, we value diversity of people to best represent the community we serve and provide excellent services to our citizens. We strive to attract and retain passionate and talented individuals of all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences. If you require any adjustments to enable participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact in confidence [e-mail] and include Accessibility in the subject line. We thank all applicants for applying.