People & Culture Advisor

BC Transit•Victoria, BC

13d•CA$93,100 - CA$126,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We acknowledge with respect that BC Transit delivers our mission on the ancestral territories of Indigenous Peoples across British Columbia, and their historical relationships with the land continue to this day. In Victoria, where our Corporate Office is located, our people are privileged to live and work on the unceded traditional territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən peoples, and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations. We’re passionate about people and creating sustainable, safe and affordable public transit solutions to residents across BC. We are an organization that has a people-first approach and considers people first in every business decision that we make. We are part of the solution and what we do matters; from fighting climate change with battery electric buses, to affordability through cost effective transportation, to connecting remote communities, we bring the heart, soul and innovation to public transportation. It’s an exciting time to be in public transportation sector and we’re looking for a creative and passionate people and leaders to join our team. Not only would you be joining an engaged organization but you’d also get to enjoy flexible work arrangements, extended benefits and a pension plan as just a few of the benefits BC Transit employees are eligible for. Keep reading to find out if this role is meant for you! The People and Culture Advisor is a trusted business partner and collaborative advisor for diverse client groups on all things people and culture related. This particular position will support our Operations Division, with a strong focus on labour relations. This position acts as a trusted partner on a broad range of matters, and the ability to pivot quickly and adjust priorities each day in support of our dynamic workplace is a must. No two days are alike! Working closely with leaders across the organization, you will independently provide practical, solutions-focused advice on complex workplace and labour relations matters. The successful candidate will be a trusted resource for leaders, exercising sound judgment to support: Employee and union matters GrievancesPerformance and attendance concerns Workplace investigations Accommodations Interpretation and application of multiple collective agreements, policies and employment legislation This role requires a confident, experienced HR professional who builds strong relationships, influences outcomes, and navigates challenging situations with professionalism and credibility.The successful applicant will join a team of talented HR professionals who provide strategic, practical, and valued HR advice through partnership with the People and Culture Division and BC Transit leaders, ensuring alignment with corporate culture and business initiatives.

Requirements

Progressive experience in Human Resource
Proven experience providing advice and support to People Leaders on strategic matters in a complex environment and coaching in the interpretation and application of collective agreements or policies.
Experience managing complex investigations and labour relations issues.
Effective oral and written communication skills
Proven ability to work in a team and collaborate with others to foster supportive working relationships
Solution focused an experienced working in an environment that demands strong deliverables along with the ability to identify problems and drive appropriate solutions.

Nice To Haves

Experience or an interest in collective bargaining is an asset.
Preference may be given for related experience in a large, complex, multi-union organization.

Responsibilities

Employee and union matters
Grievances
Performance and attendance concerns
Workplace investigations
Accommodations
Interpretation and application of multiple collective agreements, policies and employment legislation