Are you a strategic, people-focused People & Culture professional who enjoys building strong relationships, solving people challenges and finding the right talent to support a meaningful mission? The Partner, People & Culture works with leaders across Union Gospel Mission to provide practical HR guidance, strengthen teams and develop effective talent acquisition strategies that attract and retain qualified candidates.

This is a temporary, full-time (37.5 hours) position beginning immediately upon hire and ending in September 2027. The starting range for this position is $36.96 to $40.74.

Who We Are

Demonstrating the love of Christ, UGM feeds hope and changes lives through a faith-based continuum of care. We are a proud member of the Canadian Council of Christian Charities and have earned the Best Christian Workplace award again in 2021. We provide competitive salaries, generous vacation and sick leave, an RRSP matching program, as well as the potential for educational assistance and flexible work arrangements.

In addition, our extensive benefits plan is fully employer-paid and includes extended dental and medical, as well as $4,500 per year in pooled paramedical expenses. A focus on employee resilience, support for professional development, engagement in meaningful work, and a fun and caring environment are all part of being a member of the UGM team. If you are someone who desires to learn and grow, has a passion to serve and make a difference, and connects with others with both humility and humour, then you will be a great fit at UGM.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

- Build strong relationships with directors, managers, supervisors, and employees.

- Act as the first point of contact for employees and managers/supervisors in a designated client group, providing direction, guidance, and support on all HR functions, including: employee relations issues; staffing; hours of work and overtime; performance planning and management; leave management; staff training and development; employee engagement/retention; and organizational effectiveness.
- Provide coaching and instruction to directors, managers/supervisors on the consistent application of UGM’s policies and practices, and industry standards for Human Resources practices, as well as the development of a constructive management style that supports UGM’s values.




- By understanding their branches’ priorities, partner with managers/supervisors to help them think strategically in all areas that involve their staff. This includes assessing the impacts of their decisions on the organization; identifying the risks of any/all courses of action; and identifying how they can align with organizational goals more effectively.
- Partner with departmental leaders to align recruitment efforts ensuring a strong and sustainable pipeline of qualified candidates.
- Develop and implement effective talent acquisition strategies to attract, assess, and retain qualified talent across designated client groups.
- Contribute to the development and execution of employer branding initiatives that strengthen UGM’s ability to attract and engage high-quality candidates.
- Collaborate with hiring managers to develop comprehensive job descriptions, competency profiles, and recruitment criteria that accurately reflect the requirements of each position.
- Provide strategic recruitment advice to leaders, including guidance on sourcing strategies, candidate experience, selection processes, and internal and external talent markets.
- Be the lead, or provide support for, specific HR-related areas. Examples include, but are not limited to, organize and track all centrally subsidized staff training; develop/maintain records management standards; develop and deliver/facilitate online and/or in-person training; participate in annual the policy review; participate in bi-annual the compensation review; supervise a co-op student; and participate in the Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee.

- Coordinate assigned projects, which may involve obtaining input from colleagues and monitoring completion within specified timeframe.

- Participate in staff meetings, training, and development opportunities.
- Adhere to all UGM published policies, practices and procedures, including Occupational Health and Safety.
- Other duties as assigned by the manager.





Behavioural Competencies:

- Analytical Thinking and Decision Making (Level 3)

Gather, synthesize and evaluate information to make well-informed, timely decisions with critical thinking and reasoning skills.
- Continuous Learning (Level 3)

Identify and pursue opportunities to enhance professional performance and development in effective program delivery and excellent service.
- Delivering Results (Level 3)

Remain self-motivated and focused until the best possible results are achieved, with passion and persistence despite obstacles, resistance, and setbacks.
- Effective Communication (Level 3)

Provide verbal and written communication that builds trust, respect, and credibility, and includes active listening skills and non-verbal communication.
- Leadership (Level 3)

Help others achieve excellent results and create enthusiasm for a shared vision and mission, despite critical debate and adversity.
- Organizational Awareness/ Stewardship (Level 3)

Emphasize the need to act as one organization by aligning all actions with UGM’s vision, mission, values, structure, and policies.
- Self-Management (Level 4)

Manage emotions and strong feelings while maintaining a calm and tactful demeanor under a broad range of challenging circumstances.
- Teamwork and Cooperation (Level 4)

Work collaboratively and productively across the organization to achieve common goals, while demonstrating respect, cooperation, collaboration, and consensus-building.

Working Conditions:

- Work Location

Work is generally performed indoors within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.
- Physical Requirements

Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing, walking or reaching for up to 10% of the time. Employee is required to look at a computer screen and use a keyboard for up to 90% of the time.
- Work Conditions

Working workplace is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate. Work is performed amid normal conditions of dust, odors, fumes, and noises.
- Hours of Work

Moderate overtime may be required.
- Hazards

Hazards are considered minor and controllable.
- Other

Due to the nature of the job, and our commitment to a safe environment, the candidate is subject to a criminal record check.

📌 Partner, People & Culture (Temporary, Full-Time) (Vancouver)
🏢 Union Gospel Mission - Vancouver
📍 Vancouver