Human Resources Business Partner

British Columbia Institute of Technology; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 94,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

25 days vacation

Extended health & dental

Pension plan

Hybrid work arrangements

Education courses access

Wellness programs

Fitness centre access

Job summary

British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is seeking a regular, full‑time Human Resources Business Partner. This role partners with business leaders to deliver HR advisory services, develop employee programs, and optimize recruitment and workforce planning.

You will support labour relations and advise on staffing decisions. The ideal candidate has a CP HR designation or equivalent experience, with strong communication and analytical skills to drive strategic people initiatives across

Qualifications

• CPHR designation preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ HR generalist experience, including advisory delivery in unionised environments.
• Strong knowledge of workforce planning, recruitment, retention, and performance management.
• Excellent communication, diplomacy, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work independently with initiative and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advisory, coaching, and consultation to designated client groups.
• Develop and implement people management strategies and programmes.
• Counsel selection committees on staffing options and attraction techniques.
• Support labour relations and manage complex employee relations issues to resolution.
• Prepare reports and presentations on HR program achievements and trends.
• Oversee Recruitment Specialist and guide HR advisory team.

Skills

HR advisory

Labour relations

Talent acquisition

Stakeholder management

Change management

Education

CPHR designation

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

At BCIT , people are at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our People Plan , Caring for Our People. Strengthening BCIT Together., we are committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive, grow, and feel a genuine sense of belonging. We foster healthy and supportive workplaces, invest in learning and development, strengthen connections across our community, and empower innovation and transformation. With a competitive compensation package, work-life balance, and opportunities for professional growth, BCIT offers a workplace where your contributions matter and your career can flourish. It’s one reason we’ve been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for more than a decade.

Position Summary

BCIT’s Human Resourcesis seeking a regular, full-time, (1.0 FTE ) Human Resources Business Partner. As a strategic and trusted partner, the HR Business Partner will provide HR advisory, coaching, and consultation services that address all aspects of effective people management practices. This position builds strategic, collaborative partnerships with business leaders in designated client groups, engages in development and delivery of a wide range of employee programs, and provides expertise in recruitment processes. In addition, the HR Business Partner promotes an effective employee/labour environment through proactive and collaborative discussions and problem‑solving, and helps client groups design and implement work processes to achieve school/departmental outcomes.

Duties & Responsibilities

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Supports the Manager, Human Resources by participating in development and implementation of effective people management strategies, practices, standards, and initiatives in generalist areas, such as labour relations, workforce planning, coaching, succession planning, performance management, training and development, and recruitment and selection.
• Works with other members of the HR advisory team, and proactively engages with all other HR functions in the collaborative and integrated delivery of programs and services.
• Provides strategic HR advisory, coaching, and consultation services that address all aspects of effective people management practices. Builds strategic, collaborative partnerships with business leaders in designated client groups, and supports their development of people management skills.
• Provides counsel and coaching services to support employees in establishing and meeting their professional and personal development objectives. Provides information and explanations to support employees’ understanding of HR programs and services.
• Counsels and coaches selection committees on staffing options, recruitment practices, and innovative attraction techniques, and actively participates in selection processes.
• Promotes an effective employee/labour environment by facilitating productive, collaborative discussions between management, employees, unions, and other stakeholders. Takes action to mitigate / resolve grievances and manage complex issues through to successful conclusion. Supports the labour relations team throughout conflict resolution and other sensitive processes.
• Develops reports and presentations to keep the Manager, Human Resources informed of employee program and advisory service achievements, and alerted to emerging issues.
• Carries out research of best practices, internal and external trends and methods to support the Manager, Human Resources in continuous optimisation of employee programs, services and initiatives.
• Participates as a member of various task teams, committees, and initiatives, providing advice and contributing expertise in people management practices.
• Provides day‑to‑day oversight of a designated Recruitment Specialist, including technical guidance and development.

Qualifications

• Chartered Professional in Human Resources ( CPHR ) designation preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an HR generalist with emphasis on delivery of programs and advisory services in unionised environments.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Solid knowledge of the concepts, theories, practices and techniques of workforce planning, succession planning, talent acquisition/recruitment, retention, diversity, career management, performance management, labour relations and recognition.
• Solid knowledge of the relevant employment, labour, and human rights legislation.
• Advanced communication skills, using diplomacy, influence, nuance and assertiveness to achieve objectives depending on situation.
• Advanced relationship‑management skills with the ability to build productive, collaborative partnerships between management, employees, unions, and other internal/external stakeholders.
• Advanced communication skills with excellent listening, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Solid ability to work with considerable independence, initiative and discretion.
• Advanced analytical skills and ability to apply sound judgment in problem‑solving, evaluating courses of action, creative solutions while making decisions on employment and labour matters.
• Proficiency with standard office systems and applications.

Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

• Competitive pay
• Minimum of twenty‑five days of vacation
• Competitive employer‑paid extended health and dental plan including access to a Health Care Spending Account of up to $500 if eligible!
• Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements available
• Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
• Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
• Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
• Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part‑time. For more information on our generous benefits, click here !

BCIT is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring individuals who have been historically under‑represented in our workforce, BCIT , and the larger community. We strongly encourage Indigenous Peoples, women, racialised persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+ to apply. While all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Accessibility

is an integral part of BCIT’s commitment to equity and inclusion. If you require an accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please Contact us using our contact form . Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal. Applications submitted through the contact form will not be accepted. For additional information, please visit our frequently asked questions (FAQs) page and learn more about how we hire .

The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil‑Waututh).

Posting Category

Posting Category Management

Salary Range

Salary Range $93,710 - $128,852, with a control point of $117,138 per annum.

Additional Salary Information

The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and the maximum base salary for a position. The control point of the range represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications, and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred, or promoted between the minimum and the control point of the salary range for a job, taking internal equity into account. Salaries above the control point may be considered for extenuating circumstances and must be approved by an external governing body.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)

• * What is the highest level of education attained? Successful candidates will be required to submit official transcript(s) from the granting institution for verification.
  • GED
  • High School Diploma
  • Certificate
  • Diploma
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • PHD
• * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
  • 0-1
  • 1-2
  • 3-5
  • 6-9
  • 10+
• * All positions at BCIT require on campus presence at the applicable campus location(s). This means the successful candidate must be able to and willing to relocate to the Lower Mainland. Please select from the following that best describes your situation:
  • I currently reside in the Lower Mainland
  • I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland, however I am willing and able to relocate if found to be the successful candidate
  • I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland and I am unwilling to relocate
• * Given the posted salary range for this position, please indicate your salary expectation should you be the successful candidate for this position.

  (Open Ended Question)

• Do you currently hold a CPHR Designation?
  • Yes
  • No