Manager, Human Resources

Health Care Leadership Opportunity

Lead practical, high-impact HR support in a complex, multi-union clinical environment.

Location: Downtown Vancouver, BC - DTES

Work model: On-site

Status: Regular Full-Time

Reports to: Senior Manager

Compensation: $108,000-$144,000 annually, plus a competitive benefits package A Vancouver-based health care organization is seeking an experienced HR leader for a community-based clinical site. This hands-on Manager role combines strategic advice, complex case management, workforce planning and day-to-day HR service delivery in a high-volume, multi-union environment. The Manager also leads a small HR and Staffing team.

The Role

- Serve as the primary HR and labour relations advisor to clinical and operational leaders, providing clear, practical guidance.
- Lead complex grievances, discipline, performance, attendance, workplace conflict and investigation files, including settlement discussions and preparation for third-party proceedings.
- Interpret and administer multiple collective agreements, legislation, organizational policies and established practices, and support collective bargaining as required.
- Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, job design, selection, onboarding and retention across a diverse clinical workforce.
- Guide employee leaves, accommodation, disability management and return-to-work processes in collaboration with leaders, employees, unions and specialized partners.
- Oversee staffing, scheduling, timekeeping and workforce administration, identify operational risks and ensure discrepancies are corrected promptly.
- Lead and develop site-based HR and workforce-coordination employees, setting priorities, service standards and clear escalation pathways.
- Coordinate with HR, labour relations, occupational health and safety, payroll and other organizational partners to strengthen service delivery.

Qualifications





- A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labour Relations, Business Administration or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A CPHR designation is preferred.
- At least seven years of progressively responsible HR and labour relations experience, including significant recent experience in a complex, multi-union environment.
- Solid experience interpreting collective agreements and leading grievances, discipline, performance management, workplace investigations, attendance management, accommodation and return-to-work matters. NBA and HSPBA is an asset.
- Experience supervising employees or leading a substantial HR portfolio in a high-volume operational environment.
- Health care experience is strongly preferred. Relevant public-sector, education, municipal or comparable multi-union experience will also be considered.
- Knowledge of BC employment, labour and human rights legislation, combined with experience in workforce planning, recruitment, staffing and scheduling.
- Strong negotiation, mediation, de-escalation, documentation and written-advocacy skills, with sound judgement, discretion and a commitment to procedural fairness.
- A demonstrated commitment to Indigenous cultural safety, anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion, and to respectful work in a low-barrier clinical environment serving diverse communities.

How to Apply Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with this opportunity through the application channel provided.

This search is being conducted confidentially. The employer’s identity and additional organizational details will be shared with candidates selected for an initial conversation.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Accommodation is available throughout the selection process upon request.

Pay: $108,000.00-$144,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Manager, Human Resources (Vancouver)
🏢 Health-Care Organization
📍 Vancouver