People and Culture Business Partner

BGC Okanagan; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave and vacation

Comprehensive benefits plan

Childcare discounts

Professional development

Job summary

BGC Okanagan is seeking a People and Culture Business Partner to provide strategic HR support across the organization from recruitment to offboarding.

The role emphasizes partnering with leaders, coaching on employee relations, and ensuring regulatory compliance within a unionized BC context. 35-hour weeks and competitive benefits accompany a full-time position in Kelowna.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive human resources experience advising leaders on employee matters.
• Experience in a unionized environment and interpreting collective agreements.
• Working knowledge of BC employment, privacy, and OH&S legislation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to understand workforce needs and engagement opportunities.
• Provide coaching on employee relations, performance, attendance, and policy application.
• Support investigations, accommodations, leaves, and return-to-work processes.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, retention, and development activities.
• Maintain HR records and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

Skills

HR advisory

Employee relations

Labor relations

Policy interpretation

Education

HR/Labour Relations degree

CPHR asset

Job description

Date Posted: September 17, 2026

Employment Type: Full-Time

Competition Number: 178-26/27

Location: Kelowna, BC

Reports to: Manager, People and Culture

Join Our Team as a People and Culture Business Partner!

BGC Okanagan is seeking an experienced and collaborative People and Culture Business Partner to join our team. This position provides strategic and practical People and Culture support to leaders and employees across the organization. The Business Partner builds strong relationships, understands operational needs, and supports leaders throughout the employee lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding to performance, employee relations, accommodation, development, and offboarding.

At BGC Okanagan, we are committed to fair, inclusive hiring practices and building teams that reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people who have been historically marginalized for many reasons, including race, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, or age.

If you need accessibility support at any stage of the hiring process, we encourage you to let us know and we will accommodate such requests when made.

Here’s what we offer when you join our team:

• A positive, supportive team culture where your contributions are valued
• Ongoing paid professional development to enhance your skills and advance your career
• Childcare discounts to help your family thrive
• Paid sick leave and vacation to help you recharge when needed
• A comprehensive benefits plan

So, what are you waiting for? Come join a team that trusts, values, and appreciates YOU. Your adventure begins here – because Opportunity Changes Everything!

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to understand workforce needs, staffing priorities, and employee engagement opportunities.
• Provide advice and coaching on employee and labour relations, performance, attendance, conflict resolution, and policy application.
• Support workplace reviews and investigations by gathering information, conducting interviews, maintaining documentation and preparing findings or recommendations.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, retention, accommodations, leaves, and return-to-work processes.
• Assist with workplace reviews, investigations, and performance or disciplinary matters.
• Support learning and development, employee engagement, and organizational initiatives.
• Provide guidance on People and Culture policies, collective agreements, and applicable legislation.
• Maintain accurate HRMS and personnel records and support HUB reviews, SRATS and related HR processes.
• Promote compliance with occupational health and safety legislation, WorkSafeBC requirements and agency practices.
• Promote a safe, respectful, inclusive, and positive workplace.
• Consult with the Manager, People and Culture on complex or high-risk matters.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Labour Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive human resources experience, including experience advising leaders on employee relations and performance matters.
• Experience working in a unionized environment and interpreting collective agreements.
• Working knowledge of employment, human rights, privacy, and occupational health and safety legislation in British Columbia.
• Experience supporting workplace investigations, accommodations, leaves and return-to-work processes.
• CPHR designation, or progress toward the designation, is considered an asset
• Class 5 Driver's Licence and access to a reliable vehicle

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Rate of Pay: $68,500 per year

Closing Date: Open until filled

BGC Okanagan is committed to equitable hiring practices. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada to be considered for employment. Eligible applicants include Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and individuals with refugee status who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining BGC Okanagan; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.