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The District of Lake Country has an exciting opportunity for a permanent full-time Human Resources and Safety Manager, based in Lake Country, BC.

Reporting to the Director of Legal Services, the Manager of Human Resources is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring Human Resources programs and leading performance improvement and coaching initiatives that develop, inspire, and motivate staff to achieve maximum performance.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited:

• Contributes to the overall leadership of the District by supporting the municipal leadership team;

• Consults with, coaches and/or counsels leaders on various employee relations issues such as interpreting and administering collective agreement provisions, preparing for and conducting investigative meetings, participating in corrective discipline, managing employee performance issues, hearing and/or drafting grievance replies, and responding to employee concerns and/or complaints. Works collaboratively with the Director of Legal Services on researching and responding to labour relations or rights related queries;

• Plays a leadership role in management of the District’s Safety Program by overseeing the development and implementation of the Safety Committee’s Annual Work Plan initiatives; overseeing required safety consultant and/or safety training services; and interacting with WCB officers, claims adjudication staff, and BCMSA representatives. Organizes and participates in meetings held with various leaders (and directors) responsible to ensure the safe work practices of their staff and ongoing execution of the District’s Safety Program;

More About You

To qualify for this role, you must have a minimum of a degree in Human Resources and a minimum of five years’ broad-based experience in human resources or labour relations in a unionized environment with demonstrated experience in: managing, directing, coaching and leading employees; conflict resolution; handling of grievances; administering collective agreements and labour relations. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

As our ideal candidate, you have thorough understanding of and ability to interpret applicable collective agreements and/or various rights-related legislation. You are an exceptional communicator, with the ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner (oral and written) that serves to clarify intent, achieve goals, and detail the complexities of any given situation.

Above all, we value a collaborative attitude with the ability to build positive and productive working relationships.

About the Benefits

• This exempt position offers a competitive annual salary in the range of $128,895 to $150,797


• Eligibility for annual salary increases as approved by Council.


• Hybrid work from home arrangements that blend in-office and remote work available for eligible positions.


• Generous vacation and wellness leave.


• 100% Employer-covered extended health and dental benefit premiums.


• Employee and Family Assistance Program.


• An attractive municipal pension program.


• Career and professional development.


• A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work culture.

For additional details please see attached job description.

Posting will be opened till filled and applicationswill be reviewed as they are received.