Full Job Description
Close Date
Aug. 27 2026
Location
Metral Drive Offices - Human Resources/Environmental Health (MDO) - Nanaimo, BC V9T 2L9 CA (Primary)
Work Area (FBA Only)
Multi-Site
No
Travel Requirement
Travel between multiple sites may be required
Shift Start Time/End Time
Days Off
Weekend/Stats
Vacancy Type
Regular FT
Salary Range (Hourly Rate)
$46.55 - $66.91
Paid FTE
1.0
Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS
75.0
Planned Start Date
Aug. 31 2026
Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)
Pending Return of Incumbent
No
CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)
No
Job Description
Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources, the HR Partner provides HR advice and coaching to Leaders in their client group in order to develop and implement human resource and talent strategies, improve service, achieve goals, and resolve issues. The HR Partner provides knowledge and expertise on all aspects of the employment relationship including, talent acquisition and management, total compensation, learning & development, performance management, and employee engagement. The HR Partner also provides interpretation and advice related to collective agreements, non-contract terms and conditions, legal statutes and organizational policy and collaborates with leaders to negotiate resolution to labour relations and employee relations issues.
The HR Partner promotes and fosters a consultative and problem-solving approach that contributes to the achievement of the goals and objectives of Island Health and works closely with colleagues throughout the People Portfolio for program direction, professional guidance, and expertise.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in a related area such as Human Resource or Business Administration and five (5) years' recent related experience in a large, complex, multi-union organization.
Skills And Abilities
3 Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines and labour law
3 Demonstrated consulting, coaching, and facilitation skills
3 Ability to build and maintain relationships and communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
3 Process-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
3 Influencing and negotiation skills
3 Commitment to client service, teamwork, and collaboration
3 Ability to organize work and manage competing and shifting priorities
3 Ability to manage self in a variety of situations, maintaining a high level of professionalism
LEADS in a Caring Environment Framework: https://www.leadscanada.net/site/framework
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD2868.pdf
Additional information for applicants
The salary range for this position is $90,770 (min) to $113,462 (midpoint) to $130,481 (max) per annum (based on 1 FTE). Salary placement is between min and midpoint, based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
Additional Clauses
Requisition CA
Non Contract
Affiliation/Union
Non-Contract Management