Job description and duties
This posting is open for internal candidates.

Coast Mountain College (CMTN), Terrace campus invites applications for a full-time term Human Resources Advisor commencing no later than October 12, 2026 and ending April 28, 2028 . The salary for this position is $98,891 annually plus a comprehensive benefits plan.

At Coast Mountain College (CMTN), we are dedicated to nurturing a vibrant and welcoming community where inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and interculturalism are fundamental values and form the cornerstone for our guiding principles.

We acknowledge the historic and ongoing barriers that impact students, employees, and community members, and we are determined to identify and address these obstacles through meaningful dialogue, informed policy, and sustained action. Our institution is committed to creating an environment across all CMTN campuses where students and employees feel safe, valued, and supported.

Duties: Reporting to the Manager of Human Resources and working closely with the Human Resources and Payroll staff, the Human Resources Advisor provides advice and guidance as an HR generalist related to labour relations, recruitment and retention, employee well-being, benefits and leave management, disability case management, job descriptions, classifications, learning and career development. The HRA is an advocate for healthy employer-employee relations, fostering a proactive, problem‑solving approach to relationships and ensuring that priorities and issues are effectively supported and effectively concluded.

Key components of the role include, but are not limited to:

Works collaboratively with team members who deliver HR/LR/PR services, ensuring the flow of information across the team

Leads the recruitment process,



and participates on selection committees, designs and recommends evaluation tools such as tests and interview questions. May provide training, advice or resources to selection panels and advise and review selection staffing actions

Provides coaching and advice on the disciplinary process, formulating disciplinary communication, advice on disciplinary meetings, and involvement in disciplinary meetings when required

Recommends approaches and courses of action to achieve problem/conflict resolution and prevention

Provides advice and guidance on job description review process. Advises on links between job content, job description and job classification. Provide assistance on job description writing, drafts job descriptions.

Support grievance handling, arbitration preparation and labour‑management meetings as required

Reviews and audits human resource practices, identifies anomalies, discrepancies, and makes recommendations for improvement

Represent the department on various committees including professional associations and organizations

Serve as back‑up support to other Human Resources positions as required

Qualifications
Qualifications/Skills: Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline, such as human resources preferred from an appropriately accredited institution along with a minimum of two years of progressive related experience in a human resources role.



An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be considered. Additional Human Resources related certifications are considered an asset, such as CPHR, Labour Relations certificate, etc.

Required skills, abilities, and knowledge includes:

Knowledge of relevant legislation, such as but not limited to, the Employment Standards Act, Labour Relations Code, Human Rights Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act

Experience working with and/or interpreting and administering collective agreements and/or management terms and conditions of employment

Experience working in a large multi‑union environment with preference given to experience in post‑secondary

Experience with conflict resolution and conducting investigations

Ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues and clients;

Organizational skills and responsiveness

Ability to conduct research, synthesize data/information with a critical eye and develop/deliver findings and recommendations

Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion

Ability to remain calm and flexible when managing tight deadlines and under pressure, and provide accurate advice in line with policy and legislation

Ability to take initiative and is a self‑starter

Commitment to excellence and thoroughness with a client and business focus.

Application and Equality Considerations
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

Individuals who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process, may contact HR in confidence, prior to the closing date.

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📌 Human Resources Advisor (Full-time Term) (British Columbia)
🏢 Coast Mountain College
📍 British Columbia