Close Date
Jul. 13 2026
Location
Metral Drive Offices - Human Resources/Environmental Health (MDO) - Nanaimo, BC V9T 2L9 CA
To Be Determined - To Be Determined, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)
Work Area (FBA Only)
Multi-Site
Yes
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. 4 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, Respectful Workplace Services, the Specialist, Respectful Workplace is responsible for assessment, process determination, investigations and/or implementing appropriate alternate dispute measures to support concerns to resolution. Performing all tasks from report to resolution while demonstrating a high level of judgement in evaluating and mitigating legal and reputational risk to the organization, the Specialist ensures a consistent, fair and unbiased approach when dealing with reports of workplace incivility, bullying and harassment, discrimination and discriminatory harassment that fall under the Respectful Workplace Policy. This work takes a people-centred and trauma-informed approach in addition to a strategic focus to identify systemic factors that may be contributing to, or perpetuating, workplace conflict and require implementation of a broader response.
Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements ofIsland Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of apersonal vehicle.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceDegree in a relevant discipline such as Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, orother relevant social science discipline, supplemented with 5-7 years of recent, related experience in workplaceinvestigation and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, preferably in a health care or other complex unionizedsetting, completion of an accredited Mediation Skills, Conflict Coaching and/or Workplace Conflict course(s) as well asrelevant certifications would be considered; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Valid BC Driver's license.
Skills And Abilities- Demonstrated ability in investigative procedures, interviewing, report writing, and applying sound judgment, bestpractices, policy and legislation to make informed decisions related to racism, discrimination and other complaintsthat fall under the BC Human Rights Code and relevant OHS legislation.
- Experience in the application of trauma-informed approaches and inclusive, culturally safe practices.Understanding of the issues faced by people from equity-seeking groups ensuring a fair process for all complainantsand respondents.
- Self awareness of internal bias and a culturally- sensitive, trauma- informed approach, to client services.
- Comprehensive knowledge of human resource and labour relations practices as they relate to respectful workplace,human rights legislation, bullying and harassment legislation and dispute resolution practices.
- Ability to function effectively and independently in a highly dynamic environment, including working under pressure,responding to changing priorities and managing emotionally charged situations.
- Demonstrated ability to provide supportive leadership to diverse groups and interact comfortably with a variety ofdisciplines at all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels of theorganization and in a complex multi-union environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
- Demonstrated strong and respectful communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to identify opportunities to coach and educate managers and employees on respectful workplace concepts,behavioural expectations, and impact to staff & culture.
- Excellent conflict resolution, facilitation and/or mediation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead groups in learning, public speaking.
- Practices the recognition, inclusion and support of all types and aspects of diversity at all stages of engagement, withan understanding of the issues faced by people from equity-seeking groups.
- Proficient using a variety of databases, including Human Capital Management System(s), MS Office, Word and Excel, Microsoft Teams and in-house databases.
- Extensive knowledge of collective agreements and applicable legislation.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate workshops and meetings with multi-level and interdisciplinary staff to achieveeffective outcomes.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD5414.pdf
Additional information for applicants
Ability to work remotely, however required to reside on Vancouver Island due to travel.The salary range for this position is $76,111(min) to $95,138 (midpoint) to $109,409 (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
