Advisor, People & Development

Destination British Columbia

. Provide strategic and operational HR advice, guidance, and support to leaders and employees .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeVancouver • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$78,400 - CA$110,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic and operational HR advice, guidance, and support to leaders and employees
Lead and contribute to people-focused programs, services, and initiatives aligned with organizational strategy and goals
Advise on employee engagement, recruitment, onboarding, learning and development, performance management, HR policies and processes, and collective agreement interpretation
Provide employee relations support on workplace conflict, performance concerns, accommodations, investigations, employment legislation, and policies
Support the Director, People and Development with employee relations, organizational change initiatives, strategic projects, committees, HR strategies, priorities, and work plans
Facilitate employee engagement surveys and feedback initiatives; analyze workforce and engagement data; implement and monitor action plans
Advise hiring managers on workforce planning, job design, job descriptions, classification, and full-cycle recruitment
Build relationships with employees, leaders, union representatives, and the BC Public Service Agency
Generate, collect, and process HR performance measures, including recruitment, attrition, and workforce trends
Prepare regular and ad-hoc HR reports
Design and implement organization-wide HR policies, processes, and programs
Develop and deliver training and coaching to leaders
Develop communication strategies and tools for HR programs, policies, initiatives, changes, and priorities
Integrate diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and reconciliation principles into HR programs and employee experiences
Provide change management advice, tools, and support
Respond to employee service requests accurately and promptly
Research and recommend HR trends, best practices, and strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration or communications and no formal work experience; OR diploma in HR, business administration or communications and 2 years of relevant experience; OR certificate or course work in HR, business administration or communications and 3 years of relevant experience; OR five years of relevant experience
Minimum of three years' progressive experience in a human resources-focused role
Minimum of three years' experience leading full-cycle recruitment activities
Experience analyzing workforce and organizational data, preparing reports, identifying trends, and developing actionable recommendations
Experience providing support and guidance on employee relations matters
Experience building and maintaining effective working relationships across all levels of an organization
Knowledge of HR management principles, practices, legislation, and emerging trends
Ability to lead and implement organization-wide HR projects, programs, policies, processes and services
Ability to analyze workforce and organizational data and translate findings into actionable insights
Ability to lead and coordinate full-cycle recruitment activities
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required
Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid work permit to apply
Cover letter and resume required
Preference may be given for unionized-environment or public-sector experience, BC Public Service/BCGEU knowledge, or CPHR designation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work options, subject to an approved telework agreement
Hybrid work with telework from home up to 3 days a week
Supportive, inclusive environment
Learning and professional growth opportunities
Workplace accommodations for employees with disabilities
Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service for eligible applicants