Human Resources Business Partner

British Columbia Institute of Technology

$93K — $128K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
  • Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience as an HR generalist in unionized environments.
  • Solid knowledge of workforce planning, talent acquisition, labor relations, and HR legislation.
  • Advanced communication, relationship management, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support HR management with people management strategies and practices.
  • Collaborate with HR advisory team for integrated delivery of services.
  • Provide advisory and coaching services to business leaders.
  • Counsel employees on HR programs and personal development goals.
  • Advise selection committees on staffing and recruitment strategies.
  • Facilitate discussions between management and stakeholders to resolve grievances.
  • Research best practices to optimize employee programs and services.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Minimum of 25 vacation days
  • Employer-paid extended health and dental plan with Health Care Spending Account
  • Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangements available
  • Professional development funds and resources
  • Free access to BCIT Flexible Learning courses
  • Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
  • Complimentary fitness facility membership.
Full Job Description
Position Details

Position Information

Position Title
Human Resources Business Partner

Position Summary

BCIT's Human Resources team is seeking a regular, full-time, (1.0 FTE) Human Resources Business Partner. As a strategic and trusted partner, the HR Business Partner will provide HR advisory, coaching, and consultation services that address all aspects of effective people management practices. This position builds strategic, collaborative partnerships with business leaders in designated client groups, engages in development and delivery of a wide range of employee programs, and provides expertise in recruitment processes. In addition, the HR Business Partner promotes an effective employee/labour environment through proactive and collaborative discussions and problem-solving, and helps client groups design and implement work processes to achieve school/departmental outcomes.

Duties & Responsibilities

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Supports the Manager, Human Resources by participating in development and implementation of effective people management strategies, practices, standards, and initiatives in generalist areas, such as labour relations, workforce planning, coaching, succession planning, performance management, training and development, and recruitment and selection.
  • Works with other members of the HR advisory team, and proactively engages with all other HR functions in the collaborative and integrated delivery of programs and services.
  • Provides strategic HR advisory, coaching, and consultation services that address all aspects of effective people management practices. Builds strategic, collaborative partnerships with business leaders in designated client groups, and supports their development of people management skills.
  • Provides counsel and coaching services to support employees in establishing and meeting their professional and personal development objectives. Provides information and explanations to support employees' understanding of HR programs and services.
  • Counsels and coaches selection committees on staffing options, recruitment practices, and innovative attraction techniques, and actively participates in selection processes.
  • Promotes an effective employee/labour environment by facilitating productive, collaborative discussions between management, employees, unions, and other stakeholders. Takes action to mitigate / resolve grievances and manage complex issues through to successful conclusion. Supports the labour relations team throughout conflict resolution and other sensitive processes.
  • Develops reports and presentations to keep the Manager, Human Resources informed of employee program and advisory service achievements, and alerted to emerging issues.
  • Carries out research of best practices, internal and external trends and methods to support the Manager, Human Resources in continuous optimization of employee programs, services and initiatives.
  • Participates as a member of various task teams, committees, and initiatives, providing advice and contributing expertise in people management practices.
  • Provides day-to-day oversight of a designated Recruitment Specialist, including technical guidance and development.


Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
  • Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience as an HR generalist with emphasis on delivery of programs and advisory services in unionized environments.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • Solid knowledge of the concepts, theories, practices and techniques of workforce planning, succession planning, talent acquisition/recruitment, retention, diversity, career management, performance management, labour relations and recognition.
  • Solid knowledge of the relevant employment, labour, and human rights legislation.
  • Advanced communication skills, using diplomacy, influence, nuance and assertiveness to achieve objectives depending on situation.
  • Advanced relationship management skills with the ability to build productive, collaborative partnerships between management, employees, unions, and other internal/external stakeholders.
  • Advanced communication skills with excellent listening, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid ability to work with considerable independence, initiative and discretion.
  • Advanced analytical skills and ability to apply sound judgment in problem-solving, evaluating courses of action, creative solutions while making decisions on employment and labour matters.
  • Proficiency with standard office systems and applications.


Additional Information

Benefits - Why you'd love working with us

  • Competitive pay
  • Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation
  • Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan including access to a Health Care Spending Account of up to $500 if eligible!
  • Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangements available
  • Professional Development funds and resources
  • Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
  • Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
  • Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
  • Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time. For more information on our generous benefits, click here!


Position Details

Posting Category
Management

Salary Range
$93,710 - $128,852, with a control point of $117,138 per annum.

Additional Salary Information

The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and the maximum base salary for a position. The control point of the range represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications, and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred, or promoted between the minimum and the control point of the salary range for a job, taking internal equity into account. Salaries above the control point may be considered for extenuating circumstances and must be approved by an external governing body.

Department 2
HR Employee Relations

Campus Location
Burnaby campus

Bargaining Unit
Management

Job Status
Regular

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Number of Vacancies
1

Anticipated Start Date
09/14/2026

Anticipated End Date

Competition Information

Competition Number
26M024

Competition Open Date
08/01/2026

Competition Close Date
08/15/2026

Open Until Filled?
No

Quicklink for Posting
https://careers.bcit.ca/postings/10599

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