Staff - Non Union Job Category M&P; - Excluded M&P; Job Profile XMP - Human Resources, Level C Job Title HR Advisor
Department VPFO Human Resources | VPFO | HR Partnerships
Compensation Range $7,851.50 - $12,243.25 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date: August 13, 2026
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
This position is subject to the satisfactory completion of required background checks.
Job End Date: Ongoing

Job Description Summary

Provides advice and counsel and makes recommendations on all human resources management issues to ensure best practices are established for units within the Vice President, Finance & Operations (VPFO) portfolio. Provides leadership with respect to the Focus on People Workplace Practices Initiative. Develops relationships and partners with clients by providing human resources expertise in their strategic business plans. Participates in the review of organizational structures, performance, and change management issues and conflict resolution opportunities. Provides guidance and direction in handling employee relations issues, including contract interpretation and grievance handling to Step 2, progressive discipline, investigations, terminations, return to work, and accommodation initiatives.

Organizational Status

Works under the general supervision of the Senior Human Resources Manager and in accordance with established principles and methods. Works closely with and takes direction from the Directors and Employee Relations Managers in Central Human Resources. Provides consultation to client Supervisors, Department Managers, Directors, Managing Directors, Executive Directors, Associate Vice Presidents and Vice‑President. Works with Employee Relations Managers, Organizational Training & Development Practitioners, Return to Work Coordinators, Pension Administrators and Benefit Administrators.

Work Performed

- Provides guidance and direction in handling employee relations issues, including contract interpretation, grievance handling to Step 2, progressive discipline, investigations, terminations, return to work, and accommodation initiatives.
- Resolves various case issues, grievances and disputes by researching, documenting processes, participating in discussions, recommending solutions and negotiating settlements as applicable. Provides a thorough overview of the case with recommendations directly to the Employee Relations Manager.
- Consults with and coaches clients on all human resources management issues pertaining to staff employees so as to ensure human resource best practices are established within all units.
- Develops and maintains partnerships with client departments to provide advice on their strategic business plans related to workforce planning, project management and change management.
- Provides interpretation and advice regarding collective agreements, contracts, government legislation and University policies, procedures, practices and guidelines.
- Collaborates with Return to Work Coordinators in Workplace Health Services to develop action plans for returning employees to the workplace.
- Identifies unit development needs, collaborates with VPFO client departments and HR central‑advisory services team members to determine training requirements community‑wide, participates in program development, and delivers training sessions in support of University initiatives.
- Works alongside client managers on specific attendance management issues. Delivers training sessions and provides guidance to better support management in employee attendance.
- Participates in regular departmental meetings and business unit meetings to discuss human resource issues and provide updated practices.
- Participates in the development, community roll‑out, and maintenance of human resource initiatives and programs.
- Attends and participates in various VPFO and HR meetings.
- Answers a wide range of general employment‑related inquiries from the internal and external community.
- Participates in a wide range of projects and committees.
- Performs other related duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Implications of decisions or advice may result in legal and/or financial liability, restrictions on operations, damage to credibility, and poor relations with unions and employees.

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of the Senior Human Resources Manager and in accordance with established principles and methods. Works closely with and takes direction from the Directors and Employee Relations Managers in Central Human Resources.

Supervision Given

No direct supervisory responsibility. Provides guidance to departmental Human Resources Coordinators in matters of professional practices.

Minimum Qualifications

- Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
- Minimum of five to seven years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's own.
- Demonstrates commitment to enhancing self awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

- CPHR designation is an asset.
- Experience in administration of collective agreements and labour relations in a complex unionized workplace.
- Knowledge of current Human Resource Management practices, provincial and federal legislation governing employers' HR practices, and the use of a coaching model to influence and advise clients.
- Knowledge of electronic recruiting systems is an asset.
- Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, leadership, organizational, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain supportive relationships with clients and team members, and to develop and implement strategies that meet client needs.
- Must be willing and able to travel to on‑ and off‑site departmental unit locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age,



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