Sr. Human Resources & Organizational Development Manager

Administrative Office | Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government

Classification: Band 8 — Senior Manager / Director

Reports To: Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)

Supervises: Human Resources and Organizational Development staff

Location: hitac̓u, BC (Ucluelet) — on-site

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary Band: Band 8 ($98,076 – $147,115)

POSITION PURPOSE
The Sr. Human Resources & Organizational Development Manager provides senior strategic leadership for the people function of the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government (YG). Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer and working as a member of the Senior Management Team, the role sets multi-year workforce, organizational design, and culture strategy while retaining accountability for the full HR portfolio — recruitment and onboarding, employee and labour relations, compensation and total rewards, HR policy and legislative compliance — and leads the organizational development portfolio covering learning and leadership development, succession planning, performance and engagement, and organization-wide change management.

ACCOUNTABILITY
Strategic Workforce & Organizational Design

Develops and leads the multi-year workforce strategy for YG, translating Council and Executive direction into staffing, structure, and capability plans

Leads organizational design and job architecture reviews, recommending structural changes, new functions, and reporting relationships to the CAO and Senior Management Team

Owns the organization-wide position classification and banding framework, including governance of the Total Rewards Matrix and evaluation decisions

Establishes people metrics and reports on workforce health, turnover, vacancy, and capability risk to the Executive

Organizational Development, Learning & Culture

Designs and leads the organizational development portfolio, including leadership development, learning pathways, and organization-wide training investment

Builds and maintains the succession and talent readiness framework for critical and leadership positions

Leads the performance management and employee engagement cycles, converting results into concrete organizational improvement plans

Acts as the internal lead for change management on major organizational initiatives, including structure changes, system implementations, and policy rollouts

Embeds Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ values and culturally grounded practice into leadership development, onboarding, and organizational culture work

Employee & Labour Relations

Serves as the senior advisor to directors and managers on complex employee relations, performance, attendance,



and corrective action matters

Leads or commissions workplace investigations, ensuring procedural fairness, confidentiality, and trauma-informed practice

Advises the CAO on employment risk, settlements, and matters with legal or reputational exposure

Builds manager capability so that day-to-day relations issues are resolved consistently and close to the source

HR Policy, Governance & Compliance

Owns the HR policy framework and Employee Handbook, including development, review cycles, version governance, and Executive approval pathways

Ensures organizational compliance with the Canada Labour Code, employment standards, human rights, occupational health and safety, and privacy legislation

Monitors legislative and treaty-related developments and advises the Executive on organizational impacts and required responses

Maintains HR records, privacy, and retention practices to a government standard

Compensation, Benefits & Total Rewards

Leads total rewards strategy in partnership with the CAO and CFO, including salary band maintenance, market review, and internal equity analysis

Oversees benefits, pension, and leave program administration and the relationships with benefit and plan providers

Prepares compensation and workforce cost analysis to support annual budget planning and Council decision-making

HR Service Delivery & Team Leadership

Leads, coaches, and develops the HR and Organizational Development team, setting service standards and priorities

Oversees recruitment, selection, onboarding, and offboarding practice across all classifications

Owns HR systems and digital service delivery, driving process improvement and reliable people data

Manages the HR and Organizational Development operating budget

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Required:

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field; or a combination of experience and education; CPHR designation strongly preferred

8–10 years of progressive human resources experience, including 4–5 years leading an HR function or team at a senior management level

Demonstrated experience leading organizational development work — succession planning, leadership development, performance frameworks, and change management





Proven experience advising executives on workforce strategy, organizational design, and complex employment matters

Strong working knowledge of the Canada Labour Code, employment standards, human rights, occupational health and safety, and privacy legislation

Experience owning compensation, benefits, and pension program strategy and administration

Preferred:

Experience with a First Nation government, treaty nation, or Indigenous organization

Formal change management or organizational development certification

Experience implementing or optimizing HR information systems

Experience developing culturally grounded leadership and learning programs

CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategic and systems thinking applied to organizational structure, capability, and culture

Senior-level advisory and influencing skill with executives and elected leadership

Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capability

Change leadership — able to plan, communicate, and sustain organizational change

Sound judgment and absolute discretion with highly confidential and sensitive matters

Analytical rigour with people data, workforce costing, and equity analysis

High degree of cultural sensitivity and understanding

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed primarily in an on-site office environment in hitac̓u

Standard work week of 37.5 hours, with occasional evening or weekend requirements

Regular interaction with employees and leaders across all YG locations

CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS

Genuine respect for Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ traditions, culture, and protocols

Commitment to culturally safe and trauma-informed HR practices

Understanding of the intergenerational impacts affecting Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ citizens and employees

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive base salary

Extended Health and Dental Perks (applicable from day one!)

Enrolment into Municipal Pension Plan

4-weeks' paid vacation (with incremental increases for years of service)

Paid personal and flex day

Paid days off during the Christmas break

Hybrid work arrangements (subject to operational requirements)

Please note: eligibility for the benefits and programs listed above varies by employment type, schedule, and applicable program criteria. The specific benefits and programs accessible to the successful candidate will be discussed during the interview process.

This job description is intended to convey the general nature and level of work expected. YG reserves the right to amend and update responsibilities to meet operational needs. Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ citizens are encouraged to apply.

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📌 Sr. Human Resources & Organizational Development Manager (British Columbia)
🏢 Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government
📍 British Columbia