TITLE: Human Resources Officer

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Human Resources Officer will assist the Human Resources Manager in administering and maintaining day-to-day HR functions for all institutions (Alexander College, Alexander Academy, Brighton College, and Seymour Property Management). The HR Officer will assist general communication (phone, e-mail, and in person) with all staff and instructors. A large part of the HR Officer’s job will be to assist in the employee recruitment and development process from beginning to completion.

The HR Officer may work closely with managers from different departments to support staff recruitment, development, performance, and improvement.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to the Human Resources Manager and VP of Operations

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full time, Permanent

SALARY: $60,000

WORK WEEK: The Human Resources Officer is expected to work during regular business hours, Monday to Friday.

LOCATION: This position is located at our Vancouver Campus but requires the Employee to travel between, and work at, the various campuses of Alexander College, Brighton College and Alexander Academy in the Lower Mainland.

WHY JOIN US:

- Group extended health, dental, and life advantages
- GRSP matching contributions
- Paid vacation time
- Professional Development encouragement and reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee engagement events and activities
- Facilities: Brand new campus and office space that emphasizes a culture of environmentally friendly practices. Secure bike lockers and shower.
- Supportive, friendly, and encouraging team of people

WHO WE ARE: Alexander College is a private post-secondary institution where students can complete their Associate of Arts or Science degree or take a variety of University Transfer courses. We strive for excellence in higher education for students from many cultural backgrounds and language abilities by providing university transfer courses and degree programs, individual support services, and campus activities to foster local and global community engagement.

REQUIREMENTS

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources from BC or equivalent
- Minimum one year of work experience as an HR Assistant or in the HR field
- Minimum two years’ experience in administrative role
- Superior English written and oral communication skills
- Highly organized,



diligent, and detail-oriented
- Ability to handle confidential material and situations with tact and discretion
- Knowledge and expertise in HR policies and procedures
- Superior ability to interpret and apply College, government, and departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Excellent document writing and editing skills for professional purposes
- Intermediate proficiency with MS Office suite, with proven mastery of Word and Excel
- Flexibility and a 'team player' attitude

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES The duties include, but are not limited to: 1. Human Resources Administrative

- Assist with answering employee questions and resolve minor complaints and incidents as necessary.
- Assist in tracking vacation, sick days, lateness, and absences for all staff and instructors and work through discrepancies with employee and finance.
- Promote positive employee relations.
- Assist in editing employee handbooks, position descriptions, contracts, internal policies, etc. while ensuring compliance with the Employment Standards Act and all other BC legal system requirements .
- Provide administrative support to the administrative team (planning and organizing events, staff functions, etc).
- When appointed, assist HR Manager in mediation and investigation meetings and discussions between employees.
- Assist with employee terminations and prepare termination materials, letters, and release forms.

2. Full-Cycle Recruitment & Selection

- Assist with employee hiring and termination processes.
- Input, organize, and improve employee and staff HR files and databases, including using ADP Workforce Now (electronic and paper) .
- Assist in managing job postings and maintenance, filtering applications, phone screening, scheduling interviews, conducting interviews, conducting reference checks, preparing and presenting formal employment offers.
- Conduct basic employee and instructor orientation.

3. Communication





- Provide first point of contact to employees and faculty for all related inquiries and direct them by phone, e-mail, or in person to the appropriate person or department.
- Support, and advise employees about organizational policies and their rights as an employee.
- Provide staff and instructors with clear information and explanations of HR-related policies and procedures.
- Respond to external candidates in a professional and timely manner.
- Assist in communicating benefits plans (Extended Health and GRSP – Group Retirement Savings Plan).

4. Other

- Assist HR Manager in long and short-term administrative planning.
- Represent the HR Office and College appropriately at internal and/or external events.
- Other duties as assigned by the HR Manager, Executive team, or VP Operations.

HOW TO APPLY: If you are interested and you would like to apply, please visit our careers page for the full position description: https://alexandercollege.ca/about-us/careers/ and e-mail your cover letter and resume with the e-mail title being “[Your Full-name] _Human Resources Officer 2026”. In your cover letter, be sure to tell us what you would bring to this team and why you’d be perfect for this role. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. No phone calls please.

- Alexander College values the diversity of its community and is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including those from groups that have been historically underrepresented in post-secondary education, and we strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples. Please note that Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: Up to $60,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Vancouver, BC V6B 1Y1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:
- Administrative: 2 years (required)
- Human resources: 1 year (required)

Language:
- English (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Human Resources Officer (Vancouver)
🏢 Alexander College
📍 Vancouver