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C.: applicants to postings must be located in BC or willing to move to BC to accept work with Langara College. Exceptions to this will be clearly outlined in the event Langara College requires work (or positions to be based) to be performed outside BC or Canada. Job Title: Partner, HR Services Employee Group: Administrator Employee Type: Permanent Start Date: Monday, September 28 2026 Job Summary

The Partner, HR Services reports to the Managing Partner, HR Services and is accountable for providing leadership, advice, and guidance across a full range of HR services to operational partners including management staff and line employees for an assigned portfolio of departments and program areas. The Partner, HR Services is the primary point of contact for operational partners within the assigned portfolio and consults on a wide variety of issues including employee and labour relations, performance management, recruitment and selection, disability management, classification and compensation and organizational development. This position works closely with the HR team to provide coordinated advisory services to College management and staff. The Partner, HR Services ensures appropriate and consistent application of relevant legislation, collective agreements, terms and conditions of employment, College policies and procedures. As a strategic partner, the Partner, HR Services contributes to the strategic priorities and values of the College by promoting and fostering a collaborative and proactive employee relations/labour relations approach,



championing change management and implementation of work processes that enable client groups to achieve their goals and outcomes. The Partner, HR Services also participates on leadership teams, special assignments, projects, and initiatives. Duties & Responsibilities

Provides strategic and operational HR leadership and consultation to operational leaders in people management and organizational culture: Provides advice and guidance to management and academic leaders in situations requiring interpretation and judgement. Works collaboratively with the HR team to ensure application of relevant policies, collective agreements, terms of employments, labour law and regulations. Consults and advises on sensitive and/or complicated human resources matters by exercising creative problem-solving skills and facilitating decision making while keeping organizational goals of the department and College wide balanced. Leads the cooperative management of planning, facilitation, or file coordination with internal specialists such the Classification and Compensation Consultant, and Recruitment Consultant to provide a team-based approach to HR advisory services. Consults and supports leaders in organizational development; restructuring, strategic planning, organizational design, succession planning, needs assessment, team building, etc. Coaches and educates operational leaders in implementing best practices in support of people and talent management, promoting positive organizational culture and effectiveness.



Identifies organizational risks as they relate to people management, human rights, labour laws and employment standards, BC WorkSafe and safety regulations, College policies and protocols. Proactively collaborates with operational leaders to address human resources issues and applies preventative measures. Recommends, creates, and/or implements changes to HR procedures, guidelines, or protocols. Supports managers in change management; consulting with the Union, Associations, and/or staff to facilitate successful outcomes to minor or major organizational changes within the program area. Provides guidance and direction to HR Associates in performing a variety of tasks in support of HR activities such as human resources practices, application and interpretation of collective agreements, terms of employment, legislation, policies, and procedures. Labour and Employee Relations: Meets with managers, union representatives and others in the conducting of investigations, mediations or facilitated conversations relating to various employment matters such as Respect in the Workplace, Human Rights, misconduct, conflict management, or complaints. Provides advice to managers and liaises with union representatives in the handling and resolving of employee relations issues such as attendance management, progressive discipline, return to work agreements, terminations, disputes, and grievances. Provides interpretation and advice regarding collective agreements, employment legislation, College policies and procedures and human resources best practices, benefits, and entitlements, liaising with internal and external parties as necessary to resolve issues and questions. Manages grievances up to and including Step 2

📌 Partner, HR Services (Winnipeg)
🏢 Langara College
📍 Winnipeg