MANAGER, PEOPLE EXPERIENCE Little River (Comox) Are you a proactive and progressive Human Resources leader who is passionate about creating exceptional employee experiences and supporting operational success? Reporting to the Director, People Experience, you will play a key role in shaping the employee experience across a diverse and agile unionized environment. As a trusted advisor and partner to leaders, you will provide strategic and practical guidance in employee and labour relations, performance and attendance management, employee development, workforce planning, and collective agreement interpretation.

This is an opportunity to influence organizational culture, drive meaningful people initiatives, and help build a workplace where employees feel supported, engaged, and empowered to succeed. Working closely with leaders throughout the business, you'll contribute to solutions that strengthen our workforce and support the delivery of safe and reliable service to the communities we serve. Oversees the consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and programs across business units, including interpretation of collective agreements and compliance with provincial employment laws ~ Conducts internal workplace investigations and manages local grievance handling to mitigate organizational risk ~ Manages employee relations matters while providing guidance on conflict resolution, performance management, and policy interpretation ~ Provides oversight on workplace accommodations, leaves of absence and disability management programs ~ Drives continuous improvement in HR processes while leveraging technology and best practices to optimize service delivery ~ Assists in preparation and review of arbitrations and other legal inquiries, participates in coordinating employee separations and severance agreements Education/Academic Requirements: ~ Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field ~ Certified Professional in Human Resources (CPHR)



designation is considered an asset ~ Training or certification in labour relations or change management is considered an asset Work Experience Requirements: ~ Minimum 5-7 years of progressive HR experience, including experience as a HR Business Partner and demonstrated experience in a complex unionized environment ~ Strong knowledge of employment legislation, labour relations practices and HR best practices with transportation or service industries ~ Strategic thinking with the ability to translate organizational goals into actionable HR initiatives ~ Proficiency in HR technology systems and data-driven decision-making ~ Leadership and coaching skills to guide teams and influence stakeholders effectively ~ String facilitation and training skills for presenting to diverse groups This is a regular, full-time position with a salary range of $98,500 to $123,100 per annum.

The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, including but not limited to experience, education and performance, related to this role. "We sail to serve and connect the people and the coast of BC” At BC Ferries, our people are at the heart of delivering safe and reliable service along1,600 kmof coastline. Every day, we connect communities and move tens of thousands of passengers and vehicles across our 25 routes through the dedication,expertiseand hard work of our teams. Guided by a shared commitment to safety, service,inclusion,and local commitment, we offer meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a positive impact.

Whether you work onboard our vessels, in our terminals or behind the scenes,you'llplayan important rolein connecting people, supporting communities, and keeping coastal BC moving. We support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals including women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace.

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