People & Culture Generalist

Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) seeks a collaborative People & Culture Generalist for a 15-month fixed-term contract in Vancouver to support the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding to performance management.

You will work with a supportive P&C team to provide practical HR guidance, maintain accurate HRIS data, manage recruitment activities, and help ensure policy compliance in a values-driven workplace.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in HR or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience.
• Experience supporting recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding and orientation for new hires.
• Provide guidance on P&C policies to managers and staff.
• Support recruitment activities, including postings and interviews.
• Assist with leave, disability, and accommodations.
• Maintain HRIS data and employee records.
• Prepare employment letters and policy updates.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and privacy.
• Participate in health and safety initiatives.

Skills

HR policies

Employee relations

Recruitment

Onboarding

Communication

HRIS

Education

Post-secondary degree in HR or related field

Tools

MS Office

HRIS systems

MS Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Reports To: Manager, People & Culture

Contract Type: Fixed-Term, Full Time, 15-month contract

is seeking a collaborative, detail-oriented, and people-focused HR professional for the position of People & Culture Generalist. We are proud and honoured to have been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for a seventh consecutive year in 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a purpose-driven organization that protects the public interest, supports the CPA profession in British Columbia, and invests in the growth and development of its people.

Job Summary

The People & Culture Generalist plays a key role in supporting a positive employee experience across the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee relations, performance management, learning and development, policy administration, recruitment support, and other People & Culture (P&C) programs and initiatives. In this 15-month fixed-term role, you will gain broad exposure to the People & Culture function while working with a collaborative P&C team to provide practical, professional support to leaders and employees across CPABC. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys variety, thoughtful problem-solving, building trusted relationships, and contributing to an inclusive, values-aligned workplace that supports CPABC’s culture and strategic priorities.

Position: People & Culture Generalist

Reports To: Manager, People & Culture

Contract Type: Fixed-Term, Full Time, 15-month contract

The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) is seeking a collaborative, detail-oriented, and people-focused HR professional for the position of People & Culture Generalist. We are proud and honoured to have been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for a seventh consecutive year in 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a purpose-driven organization that protects the public interest, supports the CPA profession in British Columbia, and invests in the growth and development of its people.

Job Summary

The People & Culture Generalist plays a key role in supporting a positive employee experience across the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee relations, performance management, learning and development, policy administration, recruitment support, and other People & Culture (P&C) programs and initiatives. In this 15-month fixed-term role, you will gain broad exposure to the People & Culture function while working with a collaborative P&C team to provide practical, professional support to leaders and employees across CPABC. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys variety, thoughtful problem-solving, building trusted relationships, and contributing to an inclusive, values-aligned workplace that supports CPABC’s culture and strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and support new employee onboarding and orientation to ensure a positive employee experience;
• Provide day-to-day guidance to managers and employees on P&C policies, procedures, and workplace issues;
• Provide recruitment support as needed, including assisting with job postings, sourcing, screening, interviews, reference and pre-employment checks, offer preparation, and negotiation;
• Support hiring managers, as needed, with candidate assessment, interview preparation, and effective behavioural interviewing practices;
• Assist with leave administration, disability management, incident reporting, return-to-work planning, and employee accommodations;
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data;
• Prepare employment letters, employment agreements, policy updates, and other P&C documentation, as required;
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment legislation, privacy requirements, and organizational policies;
• Assist with employee benefit enrolments, changes, and policy inquiries;
• Actively participate as a contributing member of the Social Committee, supporting employee engagement and workplace culture initiatives;
• Support organizational health and safety initiatives and actively participate in Joint Occupational Health and Safety (JOHS) Committee activities;
• Participate in P&C projects focused on employee experience, process improvement, policy development, and organizational effectiveness.

And other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

Key Requirements:

Knowledge And Experience

• Post-secondary degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of progressive human resources experience, including experience supporting recruitment.

Demonstrated Skills And Abilities

• High level of initiative to apply HR knowledge in supporting the development of P&C programs, procedures, and process improvement;
• Ability to support recruitment activities using sound judgment and strong communication, while contributing to a positive candidate and hiring manager experience;
• Experience supporting employee development, engagement, and talent-related initiatives within a small to medium-sized, dynamic organization;
• Experience managing and maintaining employee data and records in an HRIS;
• Proficient with MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint, as well as Adobe Acrobat, at an intermediate to advanced Level;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with employees, managers, and internal stakeholders, and to build credibility as a trusted P&C resource;
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and follow through on details;
• Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive and confidential information.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, Skills And Abilities

• CPHR designation, or working toward a CPHR designation, is considered an asset.

The starting annual salary for this position is between $67,800 – 80,450 per annum, based on candidates’ qualifications, experience, and internal parity. Exceptions may be considered with further review.

Why join our team?

CPABC offers an entrepreneurial environment with a competitive compensation package. At CPABC, our values guide how we work together and make decisions every day:

• Integrity: We do the right thing and inspire trust
• Inclusivity: We embrace differences and thrive together
• Forward-Thinking: We envision tomorrow and act with purpose today
• Social Responsibility: We protect the public interest and strengthen our communities

About CPABC

The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) is the training, governing, and regulatory body for over 40,000 CPA members and 6,000 CPA students and candidates. CPABC carries out its primary mission to protect the public by enforcing the highest professional and ethical standards and contributing to the advancement of public policy. CPAs are recognized internationally for bringing superior financial expertise, strategic thinking, business insight, and leadership to organizations. CPABC is proud to have been presented with a seventh consecutive BC Top Employer award in 2026.