Human resources consultant

Human Resource Consultant IIIRequisition ID: 47298 OrganizationVancouver 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 Provide guidance and coaching on a broad range of HR matters, including collective agreement interpretation, policy application, workforce planning, organizational design, and performance management. Lead investigatory and disciplinary meetings, grievance discussions, and grievance hearings. Participate in labour-management meetings and support the resolution of employee and labour relations issues. Partner with HR colleagues, managers, employees, and union representatives to foster positive and productive workplace relationships. Qualifications Education and Experience: Candidates will have a related degree or diploma and significant experience in a senior HR generalist role within a unionized environment, Strong background in employee and labour relations. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Demonstrated success providing strategic and operational HR consulting services within a unionized environment. Experience advising managers on a broad range of employee and labour relations matters, including collective agreement inter