03 Oct
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Vancouver Coastal Health
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British Columbia
03 Oct
Vancouver Coastal Health
British Columbia
Salary Details The salary range for this position is CAD $46.39/Hr. - CAD $66.68/Hr.
Job Summary Come work as a Respectful Workplace Advisor with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Heath’s Respectful Workplace policy is supported by the People Operations and Employee Wellness teams in collaboration with VCH operations managers and directors, and provides support options for employees who experience or witness disrespectful behavior and or conduct, bullying, harassment, dissimilatory harassment, and conflict, within the workplace. At its foundation, and in keeping with Worksafe BC legislation, is the right to work in an environment that is free from disrespectful behaviour, bullying and harassment.
As a Respectful Workplace Advisor with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:
Be responsible for conducting a high volume of workplace investigations and providing Respectful Workplace Education to leaders, employees and medical staff across VCH.
Be responsible for fact finding and conducting respectful workplace investigations in a manner that is respectful, fair, impartial, and consistent in a manner that ensures compliance with legislative requirements and various collective agreements.
Apply a consistent, fair and unbiased approach when dealing with complaints of workplace incivility, bullying and harassment, discrimination and discriminatory harassment, and all other complaints of workplace misconduct that fall under VCH’s Respectful Workplace and Human Rights Policy.
This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.
Qualifications Education & Experience
Degree in a relevant discipline such as Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or other relevant social science discipline, supplemented with 3 years’ recent, related experience in conflict investigation and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, preferably in a health care or other complex unionized setting or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Completion of an accredited Mediation Skills, Conflict Coaching and/or Workplace Conflict course(s) as well as relevant certifications care considered assets to the role.
Valid BC Driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes.
Knowledge & Abilities
A proficiency and passion for conducting respectful workplace investigations and experience ensuring a fair process for all complainants and respondents
Experience conducting workplace investigations related to racism, discrimination and other complaints that fall under the BC Human Rights Code
Demonstrated ability in investigative procedures, interviewing, report writing, and applying sound judgment, best practices, policy and legislation to make informed decisions
Ability to manage a large caseload of investigations
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization and in a complex multi-union environment
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
Demonstrated strong and respectful communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to identify opportunities to coach and educate managers and employees on respectful workplace concepts, behavioural expectations and impact to staff & culture
Excellent conflict resolution, facilitation and/or mediation skills
Ability to present Respectful Workplace Education both online and in person
Practices the recognition, inclusion and support of all types and aspects of diversity at all stages of engagement, with an understanding of the issues and lived experienced of people from equity-seeking groups
Proficient using a variety of databases, including PeopleSoft, MS Office, Word and Excel, and other in-house databases
Extensive understanding, knowledge and interpretation of collective agreements and applicable legislation
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Closing Statement As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections.
Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all current hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH): VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.
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📌 Respectful Workplace Advisor (British Columbia)
🏢 Vancouver Coastal Health
📍 British Columbia