People and Culture Manager

Force Inspection Services; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Real estate investments

Team bonuses

Health & dental plan

Professional development

Charitable projects

Job summary

Traine Construction & Development, Kelowna-based, seeks a strategic People & Culture Manager to lead HR programs for Traine and Mainline Living across Canada. You’ll partner with executives to craft HR strategies and drive engagement, rewards, and workforce planning.

You will oversee recruitment, onboarding, benefits, HRIS, and compliance while mentoring the P&C team and ensuring BC/AB/ON employment compliance. Salary range reflects experience.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• CPRH and/or HRPA designation (or actively working toward designation).
• Minimum 5‑7 years of progressive People & Culture / Human Resources experience.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring P&C/HR team members.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation in BC, Alberta, and Ontario.
• Experience with employee relations, policy development, compensation, benefits, and HR systems.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation and practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve People & Culture programs across Traine and Mainline Living, serving as a trusted advisor to leaders and a mentor to the P&C team.
• Partner with senior leadership to develop and implement People & Culture strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead initiatives related to employee engagement, leadership development, performance management, total rewards, and workforce planning.
• Analyze workforce metrics and trends to support data‑driven decision making.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, employee administration, benefits, HRIS operations, and compliance.
• Ensure consistency, compliance, and service excellence across all People & Culture processes.

Skills

People management

Strategic HR

Data-driven decisions

HR systems

Education

Degree in HR/Business

CPRH/HRPA designation in progress

Tools

UKG Ready

HRIS systems

Job description

• Location 500-1708 Dolphin Ave,Kelowna, BC, V1Y 9S4,Canada
• Base Pay $85,000.00 - $115,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type Full Time

People & Culture Manager

Reports To: Vice President, People & Business Services

Do you want to be part of a team that makes a difference by building amazing rental communities across Canada?

Traine Construction & Development and Mainline Living develop, build, and manage multi-family communities across Canada. We’re seeking a strategic, people-focused People & Culture Manager to strengthen our teams, support leaders, and shape the employee experience as we grow.

What You’ll Do

You will lead and continuously improve People & Culture programs across Traine and Mainline Living, serving as a trusted advisor to leaders and a mentor to the P&C team. You will balance operational excellence with long‑term workforce planning.

• Partner with senior leadership to develop and implement People & Culture strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead initiatives related to employee engagement, leadership development, performance management, total rewards, and workforce planning.
• Analyze workforce metrics and trends to support data‑driven decision making.
• Support organizational design, succession planning, and change management initiatives.
• Advise leaders on employee relations, performance, accommodations, leaves, retention, and complex workplace matters.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and values‑driven workplace culture.
• Support leaders in building high‑performing and engaged teams.
• Oversee core People & Culture programs, including recruitment and onboarding, performance and engagement, benefits, employee administration, and HRIS operations.
• Ensure consistency, compliance, and service excellence across all People & Culture processes.
• Lead annual and quarterly initiatives including engagement surveys, salary reviews, performance reviews, and policy updates.
• Coach and develop the People & Culture team, building capability, knowledge sharing, and accountability.
• Delegate and oversee recruitment, onboarding, employee administration, and benefits activities.
• Ensure compliance with employment standards and workplace legislation across British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario.
• Oversee WCB/WSIB reporting, return‑to‑work programs, accommodations, and health & safety support.
• Lead benefits strategy, vendor relationships, wellness initiatives, and employee education programsChampion UKG Ready and other People & Culture platforms, using reporting and automation to improve workflows and decision‑making.
• Ensure employee data integrity, document governance, and compliance with retention standards.
• Explore innovative technologies, including AI solutions, to improve People & Culture effectiveness.

What You Bring

• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• CPHR and/or HRPA designation (or actively working toward designation).
• Minimum 5‑7 years of progressive People & Culture / Human Resources experience.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring P&C/HR team members.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation in BC, Alberta, and Ontario.
• Experience with employee relations, policy development, compensation, benefits, and HR systems.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation and practices.
• Experience working within multi‑site or multi‑entity organizations.
• Property management experience is preferred; construction or real estate development experience is considered an asset.
• Experience leveraging technology, AI, and automation tools to improve business processes.

Summary

Our competitive compensation and benefits package includes:

• Robust performance bonus program
• Investment opportunities in real estate projects
• Shared win bonuses during each project
• A top‑10% health and dental plan in Canada, including extended coverage
• Professional Development and ongoing training
• Opportunities to be involved in life‑changing charitable projects

For over 25 years, Kelowna‑based Traine Construction & Development has built multi‑family communities across Canada for Mainline Living to operate and manage. Join us in building exceptional communities—and an exceptional career.

Salary Range: $85,000-$115,000 /year (based on experience)

Please note that AI‑based tools may be used at one or more stages of our recruitment process to support decisions made by our hiring team.