• Job Description

  Req#: 10932214

  Take the next step in your HR career with this rewarding opportunity
  
  The HR Specialist provides expert advice, support and guidance to ministry clients across the public service on a wide range of complex HR issues including attendance and performance management, investigations, disciplinary processes including investigations and results, accommodations and grievance support. The position also provides advice on the interpretation and application of HR legislation, policies and procedures, collective agreements and terms and conditions of employment. The position must continuously evolve to ensure advice given considers highly sensitive and complex issues such as diversity and inclusion principles, trauma-informed practices and discrimination, bullying and harassment.
  
  Job Requirements:

  • University degree, or Diploma, in Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field.
  • Experience providing consultative advice and expertise on HR matters to human resource practitioners, managers and supervisors in a unionized environment in each of the areas of: performance and probation management, attendance management, investigations, discipline, grievances, and complaints.
  • Experience interpreting HR legislation, policies and procedures, and terms and conditions of employment.
  • Experience interpreting collective agreements.
  • An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

  
  Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following:

  • Experience organizing and preparing grievance file documentation, preparation of matters for arbitrations or other dispute resolution areas and drafting reports and correspondence.
  • Experience in conflict management.

  
  Proviso:

  • Some travel may be required to attend training and/or participate on committees/special projects.

  
  For questions regarding this position, please contact Lauren.Dwornik@gov.bc.ca.
  
  About this Position:
  This position is excluded from union membership.
  One (1) permanent opportunity and one (1) temporary opportunity available.
  A permanent appointment may result from this temporary appointment.
  An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
  Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
  Remote work is allowed; this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
  
  Working for the BC Public Service:
  The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
  
  The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.
  
  How to Apply:
  Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

  Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
  
  Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.
  
  Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.
  
  Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.
  
  Additional Information:
  A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
  
  Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.
  
  Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

• About the company

  The provincial government of British Columbia is the body responsible for the administration of the Canadian province of British Columbia.

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