Marketing Statement

A career at TransLink and our family of companies means working with people with a wide range of skills and perspectives, all teaming up towards a common goal: preserving and enhancing the region's world-envied quality of life. Together, we connect the region and enhance its livability by providing a sustainable transit and transportation network, embraced by our communities and people.

At TransLink we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace, recognizing the unique value and skills every individual brings.

Looking for a great place to work where your contributions are valued and you can make a difference in a vibrant city? At TransLink, one of BC’s Top Employers, you'll help make Metro Vancouver a better place to live, built on transportation excellence. Put your future in motion!

Responsibilities

PRIMARY PURPOSE

As a Senior Human Resources business partner, provides trusted consultation, advice, coaching, and other related support to business leaders and employees in designated groups across the enterprise. Acts as first point of contact for clients and works collaboratively with subject matter experts across all People and Culture (P&C;) disciplines to ensure plans, programs and practices are aligned to support the achievement of business objectives. Leads the corporate reception team and manages TransLink’s administrative casual pool and agency placement programs.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Develops and maintains effective partnerships with designated business leaders, and serves as a strategic Human Resources (HR) partner, providing trusted advice to proactively support the execution of a positive employee experience and achievement of business objectives.

Applies HR expertise and a deep knowledge of the business to provide strategic guidance and advice for assigned business portfolios on all aspects of human resources including employee and labour relations, talent acquisition and workforce planning, organizational design, change management, performance management, compensation, employee engagement, resource planning, learning and career development and succession planning. Leverages and collaborates with specialist expertise across all P&C; disciplines to facilitate effective practices and processes.

Provides business input and supports specialist teams across all P&C; disciplines on the development of current people initiatives. Supports and champions the implementation and execution of various P&C; programs and related value-added processes that support business goals and objectives.

Provides consultation on policy interpretation and application of employment standards and other regulatory requirements, ensuring proper implementation of HR practices and initiatives within the context of the policy and legislative framework.





Maintains an external perspective anticipating people’s trends and researches the best practice as necessary to ensure HR solutions are optimized for business leaders and employees. Practices continuous learning by keeping abreast of human resources generalist knowledge and leveraging internal human resources specialists.

Actively contributes to the shaping of TransLink’s people strategy. Contributes to the assessment of existing programs and processes, and leverages P&C; metrics/data to proactively contribute to the development of People solutions.

Collaborates with the Manager in the development of Employee Relations strategies that support the broader strategies for the team. Participates in P&C; initiatives and may take the lead on designated projects, policies and processes.

Manages reporting staff, including selection, training, development, coaching, managing performance, assigning/reviewing work, and all other people management practices.

Manages the administrative casual pool and agency placement programs. Ensuring casual pool staff are fully engaged, trained and resourced.

Contributes to the onboarding and integration of new HR Business Partners and development of more junior Employee Relations staff as required.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The requirements for this job are acquired through a degree in human resources or a related discipline, and six (6) years of related experience as an Advisor, Business Partner or Consultant/Specialist. A professional designation (CPHR) is preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Advanced knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices pertaining to the human resources field

Advanced knowledge of the relevant policies, labour law, employment standards and other regulatory requirements as well as the provisions of the collective agreement

Advanced relationship-building skills with ability to develop critical partnerships with leaders and employees, and ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues in a multi-disciplinary context

Advanced interpersonal and communications skills to provide general HR consultation, advice and coaching to business leaders and employees

Advanced analytical, and problem-solving skills, demonstrating resiliency and agility in problem-solving and the ability to influence and promote new ideas and processes and deliver trusted and value-added advice to leaders,

Solid business acumen with ability to develop a deep understanding of business functions, strategies and objectives





Solid project and change management skills to manage multi-disciplinary initiatives and facilitate implementation and related change.

Solid planning skills to develop People plans and strategies in alignment to business objectives

Solid organizational and time management skills to effectively deliver HR expertise and services to diverse clients

Solid leadership, development and team building skills with the ability to provide full scope of supervision with report staff.

Proficiency using MS Office applications with an emphasis on Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and HR Information Systems (HRIS).

Other Information

Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.

Work Schedule

37.5 hours per week.

Work Designation

Hybrid

This position offers the flexibility of working both on-site and remotely within B.C.

Rate of Pay

The salary for this position ranges from $91,840 - $137,760 per annum. Actual salary offered will be based on education, experience, skills, and qualifications as they relate to the role.

We aim to provide competitive pay that reflects your professional background and expertise. We want to ensure our offer will align with your strengths considering experience, skills, and internal equity to offer a fair and equitable salary. The Total Compensation Package, which includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan as well as other employment offerings will be discussed in detail as your application progresses.

How to Apply

Please click the 'Apply' button at the top right corner of the page or go to http://www.translink.ca/careers to apply for this position and view instructions on the process.

INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.

Posting Date: August 26, 2026
Closing Date: Open until filled

Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.

Having trouble applying? Please view the System Requirements & FAQ's by going to http://www.translink.ca/careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

TransLink is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at [email protected].

📌 Senior HR Business Partner (Metro Vancouver)
🏢 TransLink
📍 Metro Vancouver