Human Resources Labour Relations Advisor

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Training & development

Wellness supports

Recognition programs

Staff discounts

Job summary

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a Human Resources Labour Relations Advisor to join the Resident doctors portfolio. The role provides HR and labour relations consultation in a dynamic health care environment and supports operations with guidance on collective agreements and applicable laws.

Successful candidates will have a university degree in a related field and/or an HR certificate with five years of unionized experience, plus strong negotiation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• University degree in a related field and/or an HR certificate plus five (5) years of recent related experience in a unionized environment.
• CPHR BC & Yukon membership considered an asset.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current employment legislation and relevant case law.
• Knowledge of HR management principles and best practices.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective negotiation, mediation and facilitation abilities.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and identifying barriers.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR and labour relations consultation, advice and support in a dynamic health care environment.
• Promote and foster a consultative labour relations approach with Operations Leaders, Union partners, and staff by applying collective agreements, legislation, policies and procedures.
• Partner with People teams to maintain collaborative relationships and influence decision making with Operations Leaders.
• Provide strategic labour relations advice on workforce optimization strategies and planning, and stay current on health care collective agreements and HR practices.

Skills

Negotiation

Mediation

Facilitation

Communication

Conflict management

Education

University degree in a related field

HR certificate

CPHR BC & Yukon (asset)

Job description

Come work as a Human Resources Labour Relations Advisor with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Human Resources Labour Relations Advisor to join the Resident doctors portfolio.

• Provide human resource and labour relations consultation, advice and support in a dynamic health care environment.
• Promote and foster a consultative and problem solving labour relations approach with Operations Leaders, Union partners, and staff by providing consistent application and guidance on collective agreements, legislation, relevant regulations and acts, policies and procedures.
• In partnership with other People teams, develop and maintain collaborative relationships with Operations Leaders and influences decision making by providing informed advice and guidance on approaches to meet business requirements.
• Provide strategic labour relations advice, guidance and support on innovative workforce optimization strategies and planning, and maintain current knowledge on relevant legislation, health care collective agreements and human resource practices for Vancouver Coastal Health.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity‑deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2026.

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

Education And Experience

• University degree in a related field and/or a Human Resources certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution, plus five (5) years of recent related experience in a unionized environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Membership with the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of British Columbia & Yukon (CPHR BC & YK) considered an asset.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of current employment legislation and relevant case law.
• Comprehensive knowledge of human resources management principles and best practices.
• Ability to build effective and meaningful working relationships with others, both internal and external, including those with different perspectives.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Effective negotiation, mediation, and facilitation skills.
• Understanding of the dimensions of equity, diversity and inclusion and the ability to identify structural barriers within the organization.
• Demonstrated commitment to self‑awareness and authenticity.
• Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to provide client focused services.
• Ability to lead change and manage conflict.