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WorkSafeBC

People & Culture Partner

Posted 3 days ago

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Location

Canada

Job Description

Are you an intermediate or senior human resources generalist who is a proven relationship builder committed to a high level of customer service

In this role, 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. The environment is fast paced, challenging, and equally rewarding.

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 hybrid work model that combines working remotely, and in our offices based on the operational needs of the position.

As a People & Culture business partner you'll be providing expertise advice, support, and services in a variety of human resources areas including:
  • Acts as a trusted advisor to leaders by building strong relationships and applying HR expertise to support business priorities
  • Provides day-to-day coaching and guidance to managers to strengthen leadership capability, team performance, and employee experience
  • Delivers proactive support across a variety of HR areas including labour relations, performance development, succession planning, and disability management
  • Works with business units in supporting their people priorities by partnering and delivering sustainable solutions as business needs grow and evolve
  • Supports, contributes to the development of, and leverages programs and initiatives in partnership with People and Culture COE's.Champions consistent application of HR policies and best practices to ensure fairness, compliance, and organizational alignment
  • Builds collaboration across teams by working closely with business leaders to integrate programs and optimize people solutions
  • Participates in supporting enterprise-wide initiatives and projects, organizational change and continuous improvement
  • Guides managers to best practices, behaviours, supports and engagement in creating a positive workplace culture.
  • Consistently models the appropriate level of organizational behaviours expected of all WorkSafeBC employees: responsive, respectful, fair, collaborative, accountable, and forward thinking
We'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
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
  • Labour relations background is strongly preferred
  • Operational experience is a requirement
  • CPHR designation (or working towards completion) is an asset
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
We'll consider equivalent combinations 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
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/yearly

Want to apply?
  • Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit your application.

About WorkSafeBC

Who are we? We’re a team of more than 3,000 people, working together across 15 offices in the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, and B.C.’s interior. Our vision is to keep British Columbians free from workplace injury, disease, and death. And our work reflects our values: service, integrity, accountability, partnership, and innovation. At WorkSafeBC, we’re dedicated to promoting safe and healthy workplaces across B.C. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases do occur, we provide compensation, and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We also work diligently to sustain our workers’ compensation system today and for future generations. We’re honoured to serve the almost 2.3 million workers and 235,000 employers in our province. What’s it like to work at WorkSafeBC? It’s challenging, stimulating, and hugely rewarding. Our positions offer tremendous diversity and excellent 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 benefits Being part of WorkSafeBC means being part of a strong, committed team. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package may include vacation, optional leave arrangements, health care and dental benefits, and contributions toward your retirement pension. As a member of our team, you'll have access to services and benefits that can help you get the most out of work — and life.

Industry

Government

Company Size

1001-5000 employees

Application closing date is 2025-10-21

Current Openings

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