Human Resources Business Partner

BCIT Computing; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

BCIT Computing is seeking a temporary full-time Human Resources Business Partner to provide strategic HR advisory and coaching services. This role involves building partnerships with business leaders, engaging in employee programs, and promoting effective labor relations. With a competitive salary and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity for experienced HR professionals.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation

Employer-paid extended health and dental plan

Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions

Flexible hybrid work arrangements

Professional Development funds

Access to BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge

Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an HR generalist in unionized environments.
• Solid knowledge of HR concepts and legislation.
• Advanced communication and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advisory, coaching, and consultation services.
• Develop and implement effective people management strategies.
• Promote an effective employee/labour environment.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Management

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation

Tools

Standard office systems and applications

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Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Human Resources Business Partner Who We Are

At BCIT, putting people at the core of everything we do is paramount. This idea is the foundation of BCIT’s People Vision, which describes the Institute’s goals and priorities in respect to our people. In a complex and uncertain world, it’s vital our people feel valued, supported and connected. BCIT champions a culture of innovation and global progress through people’s imagination and creativity. With a competitive compensation package, great work-life balance, and career advancement opportunities, see why we’ve earned the title of one of BC’s Top Employers for over ten years running.

Position Summary

BCIT’s Human Resources team is seeking a temporary 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/department’s outcomes.

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties And 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 optimization 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.
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• 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 unionized 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.
  
  

Additional Information

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
• Professional Development funds and resources
• 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
• For more information on our generous benefits, click here!
  
  

BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail]. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal. Email applications will not be accepted.

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).

Position Details

Posting Category Management Salary Range $91,425 - $125,709, with a control point of $114,281 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.

Department 2 HR Employee Relations Campus Location Burnaby campus Bargaining Unit Management Job Status Temporary Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Start Date 07/07/2025 Anticipated End Date 01/15/2027

Competition Information

Competition Number 25M204 Competition Open Date 05/17/2025 Competition Close Date Open Until Filled? Yes Quicklink for Posting https://careers.bcit.ca/postings/9538

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is the highest level of education attained?
• 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+
• * Do you currently hold a CPHR Designation?
• Yes
• No
• * Do you have experience in a unionized environment?
• Yes
• No
• * 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)
  

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
  
  

Optional Documents

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs

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