Human Resources Business Partner

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to drive strategic HR initiatives that align with the organization's mission. This role involves partnering with senior leaders to implement innovative people-related strategies, overseeing performance management processes, and providing coaching to enhance leadership capabilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in human resources, with a focus on organizational design and employee engagement. Join a dynamic workplace that values diversity and inclusion, and contribute to the success of Canada's largest port while fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.

Benefits

Market-competitive base salaries

Generous benefits offering

Earned time off program

Paid vacation

Learning and development opportunities

Onsite gym

Respectful workplace

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in HR partnering with leaders to deliver strategic initiatives.
• Strong background in performance management, coaching, and organizational design.

Responsibilities

• Implement innovative HR strategies aligned with organizational priorities.
• Oversee performance management and talent review processes.
• Provide coaching and guidance to enhance leadership development.

Skills

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Client-Service Skills

Teamwork

Coaching Skills

Decision-Making

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

HRIS Platform

Job description

JOIN US IN ENABLING TRADE THROUGH CANADA'S LARGEST PORT.

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is an arm’s-length federal agency responsible for the shared stewardship of the lands and waters that make up the Port of Vancouver, Canada’s largest port. Our mandate, as outlined in the Canada Marine Act, is to enable Canada’s trade objectives on behalf of all Canadians, ensuring the safe movement of goods through the Port of Vancouver while protecting the environment and considering local communities.

As an organization with a significant impact on communities and businesses across Canada, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. We strive to create a workplace that mirrors the richness of our community, empowering all employees to achieve their full potential.

The Human Resources Business Partner is responsible for identifying and delivering innovative human resources strategies for key client groups across the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (VFPA). This role will support leaders in the achievement of strategic priorities by providing consultative support in all areas of strategic human resources, including workforce planning, career planning, employee relations, development and coaching, performance management, compensation, and organization design. This role also develops a comprehensive understanding of the business imperatives of client groups and strives to implement practical and forward-looking solutions that advance the VFPA’s mission and priorities.

What you do:

• Partner with senior leaders to implement innovative organizational and people-related strategies, practices, and capabilities in alignment with the mission and strategic priorities of the VFPA.
• Serve as a thought leader to appropriately challenge existing organizational and people-related strategies while maintaining strong business partnerships and relationships across the business.
• Oversee the annual performance management process and talent review process by identifying key talent, readiness, and retention risks as well as facilitating succession planning and career-pathing conversations.
• Provide day-to-day coaching and guidance to people leaders and support them with their professional growth and development, as well as the growth and development of their team members.
• Lead the workforce planning process to ensure that the tactical, operational and strategic talent needs of the business are met.
• Partner with business leaders to ensure that appropriate programs, capabilities and behaviors exist to drive employee engagement and improve the employee experience.
• Promote organizational resilience by developing the readiness and capacity for change in assigned client groups.
• Provide resources to help guide client groups through a high degree of growth and change, including, but not limited to, talent assessments, engagement surveys, and training resources.
• Provide expertise in the areas of career planning, development and coaching, performance management, compensation, and organization design.
• Apply knowledge of employment law and exercise good judgment to effectively resolve employee relations issues in partnership with relevant Centres of Excellence within the HR Team.
• Collaborate with the HR Team to champion and accelerate a culture of excellence in which people feel engaged and inspired to deliver top business results.
• Use qualitative and quantitative data to identify and highlight trends to help improve organizational effectiveness and employee performance.
• Support cross-functional projects by providing subject matter expertise, including research, detailed planning, and implementation.
• Act as a role model and guide people managers and team members on the delivery of our HR programs.

What you bring:

• A university degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or Organizational Design. A master’s degree is preferred.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of demonstrated experience partnering with and influencing leaders at all levels, helping deliver strategic people initiatives that positively impact business priorities.
• Pursuing a coaching certification will be an asset.
• Ability to analyze data, understand trends, and develop recommendations for action based on such analysis.
• Effective teamwork, communication, problem-solving and client-service skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-functional, matrixed organization.
• Proficiency in MS Office and HRIS platform.
• Must have strong experience in the areas of organization design, succession planning, performance management, diversity/inclusion, change management, compensation and rewards, coaching/development, talent management, conflict resolution, and/or employee relations.
• Must have a strong business consulting orientation and the ability to manage concurrent responsibilities.
• Must also demonstrate effective decision-making, planning and initiative with the goal of furthering these competencies in VFPA’s emerging leaders.
• Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with colleagues at all levels of business and the public to represent VFPA as a dynamic organization and a world-class port.

What we offer:

• Market-competitive base salaries and variable incentive plan.
• Generous and inclusive benefits offering including retirement benefits plan.
• Earned time off program.
• Paid vacation and personal care leave.
• Learning, development, and advancement opportunities.
• Onsite gym with towel service in a national landmark in the heart of Vancouver’s waterfront.
• Friendly, unique, and respectful workplace.

Job type: Exempt, Full-Time, Permanent, Hybrid

Working environment: Normal office conditions.

This is Canadian-based employment, and it is expected that all employees maintain legal entitlement to work in Canada. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be subject to background checks, including but not limited to criminal record, credit, and/or reference checks.

At the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, we are dedicated to employment equity and a workplace reflective of the diversity of our port community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and members of visible minorities. Reasonable accommodation can be provided in the selection process and while working with the port authority. If you require support applying to our openings, please contact us at [e-mail].

We recognize and acknowledge that we are located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. To learn more about our indigenous relations and commitment to reconciliation, please visit our website.

About Us

• Contributes to the competitiveness, growth, and prosperity of the Canadian economy.
• Organizes marine transportation services that meet port users’ needs at a reasonable cost.
• Provides a high level of safety and environmental protection.
• Responds to local needs and priorities.
• Encourages and considers input from port users and local communities.
• Re-invests around 90% of our revenues back into trade enabling infrastructure.

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority:

• Contributes to the competitiveness, growth, and prosperity of the Canadian economy.
• Organizes marine transportation services that meet port users’ needs at a reasonable cost.
• Provides a high level of safety and environmental protection.
• Responds to local needs and priorities.
• Encourages and considers input from port users and local communities.
• Re-invests around 90% of our revenues back into trade enabling infrastructure.

Our purpose statement
Enabling Canada's trade by being reliable and innovative, while protecting the environment.

Our values

• We drive efficiency to optimize performance.
• We build strong relationships to succeed together.
• We are customer-focused to deliver on our commitments.
• We are accountable to find solutions and take the right action.
• We are one team to achieve our purpose.