People & Culture Partner

We have two 12-month temporary opportunities for People & Culture Partners to join a team of seasoned human resources professionals.

Are you an intermediate or senior human resources generalist who is a proven relationship builder committed to a high level of customer service? Do you have experience in labour relations, disability management, job design, change management, and workforce planning?
In the role focusing on Business Operations, you'll provide consulting and advisory services to a client group and support an organization that is passionate about the health and safety of workplaces across the province.

Are you passionate about driving strategic initiatives that shape organizational success? Do you want to lead transformative projects that impact our workforce and culture, to drive change and achieve our business goals?
In the role focusing Busines Initiatives, you'll collaborate closely with client areas, leveraging HR knowledge and project management skills to deliver impactful initiatives. From workforce planning to leadership development, you'll apply a range of people and culture practices to drive success across departments and divisions. You will play a critical role in fostering strong relationships by working closely with stakeholders to find innovative solutions.

The environment is fast-paced, challenging, and equally rewarding. Join us as a People & Culture Strategy Partner and play a pivotal role in shaping our organization's future.

How you'll make a difference: You'll build and empower teams that serve workers and employers across B.C.

Where you'll work
At WorkSafeBC, we offer a model that combines the convenience of some remote work **** with the dynamism of working in one of our offices, based on the operational needs of the position.

In this role, you'll work three or more days a week in our Richmond office.

We have two 12 month temporary opportunities available. One role will focus on business initiatives and one will focus on operations. Please indicate in your cover letter which role best suits your qualifications.

As aPeople & Culture Operations Partneryou'll be providing expertise advice, support, and services in a variety of human resources areas including:

• Labour relations and Performance development and coaching
• Leadership development and succession planning
• Disability management
• Programs/initiatives and HR policies
• Job design, Change and transition management

As a People & Culture Business Initiative Partner you'll:

• Lead projects specific to people and culture components of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Drive change management efforts, fostering a culture of adaptability and guiding clients through transitions.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of HR policies and procedures, advising on best practices for successful initiatives.
• Engage stakeholders internally and externally to ensure effective communication and collaboration throughout projects.
• Conduct research, analysis, and reporting to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement in initiative execution.

For the Business Operations Partner role, w e're looking for people who can:

• Thrive in a challenging and dynamic setting, building and maintaining strong working relationships across the organization as part of the management team
• Develop an in-depth understanding of their clients' business needs and proactively apply people and culture leadership and practices in the delivery of HR programs and initiatives
• Apply strong problem solving and creative thinking skills
• Use strong facilitation to coach and guide managers in resolving workplace issues to create a positive and respectful employee experience
• Provide expert guidance in performance development, workforce planning and change management
• Be proficient with computer systems, HRIS and/or PeopleSoft, and use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to develop, analyze and present information to clients and management

For the Business Initiatives Partner role, w e're looking for people who can:

• Support alignment of People and Culture initiatives with overarching business objectives.
• Demonstrate strong change leadership skills, guiding teams through transitions and fostering a culture of adaptability during organizational transformations.
• Demonstrate project management skills including project planning, execution, managing scope, identification of risks and dependencies.
• Communicate effectively and help in building of strong relationships with stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Think analytically, as they must utilize data-driven insights to inform decision-making, anticipate challenges, and drive initiatives forward effectively.

Your background and experience

• A bachelor's degree with a concentration in human resources or a related discipline
• A minimum of five years of experience as an HR generalist
• Experience in a unionized setting is preferred.
• Operational experience is a required. For the role of Business Inititiatives Partner, we require at-least 2-year experience in applying project and change management methodologies to various projects and initiatives.
• CPHR designation (or working towards completion) is an asset
• For the role of Business Initiatives Partner, Project Management Professional (PMP) or Change Management Certificate is an asset

We'll consider an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Important to know
Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:

• Confirm you're legally entitled to work in Canada

WorkSafeBC's COVID-19 Employee Mandatory Vaccine Policy is suspended effective January 9, 2023; however, we reserve the right to re-implement it in response to changes in the public health landscape, including public health orders. We are committed to the protection, health, and safety of our employees and our Communicable Disease Prevention Program and related protocols remain in effect.

Who we are
At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We're honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.

What's it like to work at WorkSafeBC?
It's challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.

Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflect the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.

Learn more: Discover who we are .

Our benefits
As a member of our team, you'll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work - and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides you with a lifetime monthly pension when you retire
• 4 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service
• Benefits package that includes customizable options for health care and dental benefits, additional days off, and a health care spending account
• Optional leave arrangements
• Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more)

Learn more: Find out what we offer .

Salary: $92,918-$112,895/annually

Want to apply?

• Applications are welcomed immediately; however, they must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
• Please note that we will be starting assessments before the closing date.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require accommodation during the assessment process, please email Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit your application.