Senior Manager, Business Partnership

BCI; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm based in Canada is seeking a Senior Manager in Human Resources to provide strategic HR leadership and advisory services. This role involves working with business leaders to implement talent initiatives and drive organizational culture. Candidates should have over 8 years of HR experience, particularly in investment management, and be adept in advisory roles. The role offers a competitive salary range of CAD $120,000 to $150,000 and the option to work in Vancouver or Victoria.

Benefits

Comprehensive health & dental benefits

Performance-based incentive plan

Defined benefit pension plan

Paid time off

Relocation support

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in human resources, preferably in investment management.
• Strong business acumen and knowledge of the investment/financial industry.
• Demonstrated ability to manage at both tactical and strategic levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR leadership and advisory services to business teams.
• Partner with business leaders to execute talent initiatives.
• Guide senior leaders on HR strategic functions for long-term benefit.

Skills

Advisory skills

Problem-solving skills

Coaching

Team building

Influencing relationships

Job description

About Us:

With $295.0 billion of gross assets under management, as of March 31, 2025, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is the provider of investment management services for British Columbia’s public sector and one of the largest asset managers in Canada. BCI seeks investment opportunities around the world and across a range of asset classes that convert savings into productive capital. Our investment returns play a significant role in helping our institutional clients build a financially secure future for their beneficiaries.

Headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, and with teams spanning Vancouver, New York, London, and Mumbai.

BCI integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into all investment decisions to meet clients' risk and return requirements. Our people shape employee-focused initiatives, creating a strong culture.

BCI is seeking a Senior Manager within our Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) team to provide strategic HR leadership and advisory services to our global BCI business teams.

Located in either BCI’s HQ office in Victoria or our Vancouver office, this role will work primarily with our Capital Markets & Credit Investments team and other investment-related roles.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Senior Manager (Senior HR Business Partner) provides strategic HR leadership and advice to leaders of specific client groups and is a key contributor to deploying, growing, and supporting innovative, practical, and business-focused talent initiatives and activities covering all aspects of organizational growth, culture, and talent.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 8+ years of progressive experience in human resources, with significant experience in an HRBP role or consultant, in an investment management or investment-adjacent organization.

• Sound business acumen and knowledge of the investment/financial industry to complement expert-level knowledge in emerging human resources practices.

• Excellent advisory skills and ability to influence and build trusted relationships with senior audiences.

• Experience in coaching, team building, and mentoring is essential.

• Strong problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage at both the tactical and strategic levels in a complex, global environment.

• Track record of leading initiatives and executing in complex situations.

• Superior strategic-thinking and initiative implementation abilities.

• Excellent writing ability.

• Excellent verbal communication – a balance of straightforward, direct communication that respects the variety of business expertise within the organization.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

The Business Partnership Center of Excellence (COE) is comprised of a team of 10 who are responsible for the delivery of BCI’s people strategies and programs to all internal stakeholders and acts as the primary contact between HR and BCI’s employees.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

• Partner with business leaders in the creation and execution of overall business strategies focused on talent and people initiatives.

• Provide guidance, coaching, and advice to senior leaders on a range of HR strategic functions that create long-term benefit for BCI.

• Provide creative solutions and options that balance HR practices, employment law considerations, and the business realities of a global investment organization.

• Build organizational capability by influencing the alignment of strategy, culture, practices, and behavior.

• Understand, assess, and respond to complex situations and provide strategic and innovative HR and/or business solutions to drive results.

• Provide guidance, mentorship, feedback, and learning opportunities for HR team members.

• Help to support and cultivate the organizational culture, advocating organizational values and effective leadership.

• Drive talent management with respect to the talent review and succession processes to ensure the most effective use of talent and resources.

• Actively collaborate by exchanging (listening and sharing) information, observations, and learnings with partners and colleagues to drive continuous improvement and operational effectiveness.

• Embracing AI and using data-based insights to earn trust, deliver results, influence, and relate to others.

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

• Option 1: Work from our downtown Victoria office.

• Option 2: Work from our downtown Vancouver office and travel to/from Victoria ~ monthly.

• BCI is pleased to provide relocation support to move to Victoria (or Vancouver).

SALARY RANGE

BCI offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a performance-based incentive plan, comprehensive health & dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, and paid time off.

The annualized base salary range for this role is CAD $120,000 to $150,000.

To apply online, please submit your resume promptly. Applications will be actively reviewed, and those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At BCI, we value diversity and foster an inclusive culture where all employees can thrive. We are performance and client-focused, valuing integrity, and we want to know you if you share these values.

BCI is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We recognize that some skills can be learned on the job and encourage everyone to apply.