LEGAL AID BC EXEMPT POSTING

 

TO:                                  LABC STAFF

 

FROM:                             HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

 

POSITION:                      HUMAN RESOURCES ADVISOR

 

                                         ONE REGULAR FULL-TIME POSITION – VANCOUVER

 

COMPETITION NO:        E127-24

 

DATE POSTED:              March 7, 2025

 

CLOSING DATE:            March 28, 2025

 

STARTING DATE:           ASAP

 

SALARY:                        $85,830 to $ $114,938 (As per the Excluded Professional Salary Scale)

 

HOURS OF WORK:        35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

 

 

PRIMARY FUNCTION:  Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources and Organizational Development, this position defines and implements a full range of human resources strategies which include: employee and labour relations, contract and policy administration, management coaching, performance management, learning and development, health and safety, recruitment, job classification, HRIS administration and salary/benefits administration.

 

The Human Resources Advisor acts as a liaison between the Legal Aid BC (“LABC”) and union staff representatives and provides strategic leadership assistance to Executives, Managers, Supervisors and employees on a wide spectrum of human resources programs, services and management issues.

 

The following job duties are illustrative examples, and shall not be construed as an exhaustive description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

 

VALUES STATEMENT: 

 

Our commitment to the principles of fundamental justice embedded in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and to Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is ambitious and foundational.  It informs everything we do, as we defend liberty, equality, autonomy, and dignity; as we dismantle colonization, racism, sexism, transphobia and homophobia, and all discrimination.  These are our values, and they inform our hiring practices too.  Our business is aiding people in severe legal distress and necessitates internal and external alignment of practicing these values.  Integrating Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion throughout every aspect of Legal Aid BC is critical to building that culture, and we prioritize ongoing resources to achieve that goal. 

 

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITES:

 

Leadership and Communication:

 

• Leads projects/initiatives that advance Human Resources Department goals and objectives and LABC HR Strategic plan.
• Provides mentorship to Human Resources Coordinator.
• Provides advice and coaching to Managers.
• Maintains technology and makes recommendations for HR software and opportunities for automation.

 

Policy, Procedures and Administration:

 

• Participates in the planning of human resources programs and services; assists in the development, implementation and maintenance of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, processes, standards, controls and guidelines; identifies opportunities to update and improve them.
• Formulates dynamic human resources policies and implements strategy in response to developments in employment legislation and public/non-profit sector human resources planning initiatives.

• Liaises with Broker on benefit renewals and makes recommendations to Management; liaises with insurance carriers on behalf of employees for benefits pre-approval or other issues; resolves problems regarding benefit/claim payments.
• Monitors and approves vacation, sick and special leave requests such as and including maternity, parental, Excluded Benefits Plan/Staff Lawyer Benefits Plan, Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD); prepares related reports and documentation.
• Administers STD and LTD benefits.
• Responds to Municipal Pension Plan enquiries; assists with pension estimates and retirement planning.
• Administers and maintains updates on salary scales; tracks or prepares annual increment pay advisories.
• Responds to enquiries and requests of a salary or benefit nature; orients new employees on salary and benefits.
• Maintains oversight of the HRIS system; sets up users, creates reports, applies updates and processes annual rollovers.
• Completes salary surveys and reports and prepares quarterly human resources metrics to measure and analyze human resources services being delivered.

 

Employee Learning and Development:

 

• Administers orientation programs for new hires and conducts onboarding sessions.
• Participates in corporate planning to identify current and future skills requirements and employee development programs.
• Assists departments in developing individual employee learning plans and succession plans, where needed.
• Assesses and sources external learning programs, courses and seminars based on organizational needs; liaises with external resources to develop specific courses; coordinates participation of LABC employees.
• Coordinates the purchase of learning materials and resources.
• Assists in the development of the annual learning budget and oversees administration of approved budget.

 

Labour and Employee Relations:

 

• Works with Management and employees on the interpretation of collective agreement articles; assists in processing grievances, collects relevant information and maintains cooperative working relationships with union officials.
• Administers the B.C. General Employees Union (BCGEU) job classification system; provides procedural advice on job description development and job reclassification; represents Management in joint job classification procedures; evaluates jobs according to established criteria; assists in the development of job descriptions and/or job evaluation for Professional Employees’ Association (PEA) and excluded positions.
• Participates on LABC Management bargaining team in the development of bargaining plan strategies, proposals and costing to advance LABC HR Strategic plan.
• Conducts research and prepares employer arguments for grievances and arbitrations including analysis of employer and Union practices, policies, human resources industry trends, costing and pros/cons of employer and Union position.
• Researches and provides information for Management in support of collective bargaining; provides statistical data to departments for budget purposes.

 

Workforce Planning:

 

• Manages the recruitment process including advertising, screening, interviewing, conducting reference checks and preparing offer letters.
• Liaises with Managers and Supervisors to determine staffing needs.

 

Compliance and Legal:

 

• Ensures that recruitment activities are in compliance with LABC policies and procedures and collective agreement requirements.
• Ensures compliance with all WorkSafe BC and other applicable legislation requirements.
• Facilitates monthly meetings and coordinates the work of the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee including annual safety inspections and Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) program review.
• Provides advice and coordination of the LABC’s Occupational First Aid Attendants and Emergency Wardens.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Required Education, Skills & Experience

 

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, industrial relations or a related discipline or completion of a recognized Human Resources certificate or diploma program.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in a unionized environment, providing human resources and labour relations advice, administration and interpretation of collective agreements and the handling of grievances.
• Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation is an asset, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience with equity, diversity, and inclusion in a professional setting.
• Experience applying Truth and Reconciliation through one’s role and responsibilities in previous roles.
• Experience applying equity, diversity and inclusion through one’s role and responsibilities in previous roles.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to consult strategically with leaders on human resources related topics.
• Proven ability to develop effective relationships and act on both strategic and tactical levels.
• Decisive, resilient and perseveres when working toward accomplishing goals.
• Strong knowledge of talent management systems and learning management systems.
• Experience in the planning, development and implementation of human resources programs and services, goals, objections, policies, procedures, processes and standards.
• Good knowledge of government policies, legislation and regulations relevant to human resources services.
• Working knowledge of an HRIS including the report writing features and having worked in insurance carrier portals to apply benefit administration.
• Ability to provide assistance and guidance to Executives, Managers, Supervisors and employees on human resources programs, services and management issues.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration and facilitation skills.
• Technical competencies:

• • Advanced knowledge of HRIS (Dayforce)
  • Deep comfort level leveraging technology including MS Office 365 and Excel in particular.

• Genuine Interest in LABC’s mandate.

 

We offer (based on your employment status and affiliation):

 

Four weeks paid vacation to start that grows the longer you are with LABC An excellent employee benefits package, where premiums are 100% paid by LABC A generous defined benefit pension plan Support for training and development An Employee and Family Assistance program The opportunity to participate in various Employee programs (Employee Wellness, etc.) Support for a healthy work/life balance Generous leave provisions (sick time, special leaves)  13 paid statutory holidays An opportunity for a flexible hybrid work arrangement for some positions (LABC reserves the right to change this policy at any time) Transit friendly employer for eligible staff to have their commute subsidized Dog-friendly offices  Dedicated Cultural Leave provisions for Indigenous employees An Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Council, and Indigenous employees Council and Accessibility Committee of employees from equity-seeking groups that advises on ongoing improvements and investments in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at our workplace

 

 

VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.legalaid.bc.ca

 

We would like to thank all external applicants for their interest but regret that only those shortlisted will be contacted.