Human Resource Consultant III
At a glance
Mid-level HR Business Partner & Generalist role at City of Vancouver. Vancouver · CA$102,960–CA$128,691 base.
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What you'll do
- Coach managers and employees on agreements, HR policies, workforce plans, organization design and performance concerns
- Run investigation and discipline meetings, then lead grievance talks and formal hearings
- Join labour-management discussions and help resolve employee and union-related workplace concerns
- Work with HR peers, leaders, staff and union representatives to build effective working relationships
What you bring
- A related degree or diploma, plus substantial senior-level HR generalist experience in a unionized setting
- Strong employee and labour relations experience, including advising on agreements, investigations, discipline and grievances
- You can deliver strategic and day-to-day HR advice, balance competing demands and improve service processes
Who this fits
This role suits an experienced HR generalist who can advise leaders and handle complex employee and labour relations work. You may support Vancouver Fire Rescue Services or another City department. Frequent travel between City work sites may be required, and you must be able to travel between them. A Police Information Check is required.
From the employer
Requisition ID: 47298
Organization
Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver is seeking colleagues who can help advance our core commitments to exceptional public service, sustainability, equity, and an outstanding quality of life for all residents.
With a strong commitment to being a City of Reconciliation, we invite you to join our dedicated team and become part of an innovative, inclusive, and engaging workplace. A career with the City of Vancouver and within the broader public service, offers meaningful work where you play a key role in ensuring equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and supporting the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.
Main Purpose and Function
The Human Resources Consultant (HRC) is a strategic partner providing expert advice and consultative support to managers and employees on a broad range of human resources matters. Working closely with designated business units, the consultant partners to address workforce challenges and advance organizational and business unit objectives. In addition, the Human Resources Consultant contributes to broader organizational initiatives and may participate in special projects.
We are currently recruiting for two Human Resource Consultants. One of the HRC roles will support Vancouver Fire Rescue Services (VFRS). This portfolio offers a unique opportunity for an experienced HR generalist to play a lead role in managing complex and challenging labour relations matters within a highly unionized environment. The successful candidate will work closely with the leadership team to navigate complex workplace issues including investigations, grievances, and performance management., They will have the opportunity to partner with the leadership team on workforce planning strategies, strengthening employee and labour relations, and advancing people-focused initiatives that support operational excellence. The leadership team possesses a strong understanding of labour relations and collective agreement administration and this opportunity will offer an HR environment that allows the HRC to hone their labour relations expertise. The HRC will be supported by a specialized Labour Relations team and will engage with and be supported by other key HR functions.
The second HRC role will support another City of Vancouver department serving as a trusted advisor and partner to department leaders, providing strategic and operational support on a wide range of people matters. The HRC helps leaders navigate complex workplace issues including investigations, grievances, performance management, organizational change initiatives and helping to advance people-focused initiatives that support operational excellence.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
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Provide guidance and coaching on a broad range of HR matters, including collective agreement interpretation, policy application, workforce planning, organizational design, and performance management.
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Lead investigatory and disciplinary meetings, grievance discussions, and grievance hearings.
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Participate in labour-management meetings and support the resolution of employee and labour relations issues.
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Partner with HR colleagues, managers, employees, and union representatives to foster positive and productive workplace relationships.
Qualifications
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Education and Experience: Candidates will have a related degree or diploma and significant experience in a senior HR generalist role within a unionized environment,
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Strong background in employee and labour relations.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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Demonstrated success providing strategic and operational HR consulting services within a unionized environment.
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Experience advising managers on a broad range of employee and labour relations matters, including collective agreement interpretation, performance management, workplace investigations, disciplinary processes, and grievance resolution.
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Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, coaching, and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence, build trust, and establish effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.
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Skilled at collaborating across teams and fostering positive, productive relationships with managers, employees, union representatives, and HR partners.
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Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities while delivering responsive, high-quality HR support in a fast-paced environment.
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Experience in supporting and implementing process improvements that enhance service delivery, operational effectiveness, and client experience.
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Experience in leading or supporting project delivery, change management, organizational transformation, and organization design is an asset
As this is a position of trust a Police Information Check will be required.
This position may require frequent travel between work sites, and as such, ability to travel between City sites is required.
Business Unit/Department: Human Resources
Affiliation: Exempt
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Salary Information: Salary range 102,960 - 128,691 per annum
Application Close: Oct. 18, 2026
At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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