Strategic HR Leader — Labor Relations & Culture

Township of Esquimalt; Esquimalt; On-site; CAD 135,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in the Capital Regional District of Esquimalt is seeking a Senior Manager of Human Resources. This leadership role involves developing HR strategies, overseeing core functions, and managing labour relations to foster a high-performance and inclusive workplace. Candidates should have an undergraduate degree in HR management or a related field, along with at least 7 years of senior HR leadership experience in a unionized environment. Applications must be submitted by December 1, 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive senior human resources leadership experience in a unionized setting.
• Experience in local government with collective bargaining preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization in HR strategies and programs that support employees.
• Oversee core HR functions, including labour relations and negotiations.
• Foster a high-performance, inclusive culture within the organization.

Skills

Labour relations

Conflict resolution

Collaborative problem-solving

Employee engagement

Organizational alignment

Education

Undergraduate degree in human resources management, public administration, business administration, or equivalent

Job description

A local government organization in the Capital Regional District of Esquimalt is seeking a Senior Manager of Human Resources. This leadership role involves developing HR strategies, overseeing core functions, and managing labour relations to foster a high-performance and inclusive workplace. Candidates should have an undergraduate degree in HR management or a related field, along with at least 7 years of senior HR leadership experience in a unionized environment. Applications must be submitted by December 1, 2025.