Director, Strategic Human Resources

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY - About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), this position leads a dedicated team of professional and administrative staff in the provision of innovative human resources services, and inspires and fosters a collaborative, people-first culture.  In addition, the Director provides leadership oversight for the timely, accurate and effective delivery of Assembly payroll and benefit services. 

This is an exceptional opportunity to bring your outstanding leadership skills and human resource management expertise to deliver progressive policies and programs and advance the organization’s profile as an employer of choice in the marketplace.

 The Ideal Candidate

You are an energetic, creative and empathetic leader with exceptional interpersonal skills and a desire to develop and continually grow a talented team.  You are a champion for inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility and dedicated to cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace environment for all employees. 

You will bring to this role a service-oriented team player philosophy wherein partnerships with the clients you serve are fostered, to create innovative shared solutions that meet the needs of the organization.

About the Legislative Assembly and What We Offer as and Employer

The Parliament Buildings are located in beautiful downtown Victoria on the traditional territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋin̓əŋ (pronounced Le-KWUNG-en) people, now known as the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations, where we are privileged to work.

As a non-partisan institution, and therefore autonomous from the administrative framework of government ministries and agencies, we are proud to be serving the democratic institution of Parliament and its elected members and employees. 

Did you know that our salaries and benefits are exceptional? Additional detail is available at  https://www.leg.bc.ca/learn-about-us/working-here.

• Competitive salaries
• Career development
• Extended health benefits
• Flexible work options 
• Health and wellness
• Did we mention Location, location, location?
• Retirement benefits
• Vacation benefits

 We’re excited to hear from you if this opportunity is a match for your career goals and if you meet the qualifications described below and on the attached job description.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Applicants must have:

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational development, business administration or a related field.
• A minimum of seven (7) years’ related experience.

Preference may be given to candidates with the following:

• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation.
• Completion of Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) courses.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Please refer to the job description for a full list of duties and qualifications.

How to Apply

Please submit cover letter and résumé (preferably combined in one PDF document saved as Lastname, Firstname), citing Competition LA222327, by August 11, 2022 by e-mail to [email protected]

Note:

The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law. We encourage applications from members of communities that are disadvantaged on any grounds under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including Indigenous Peoples, people of colour, people of all genders and sexualities and people with disabilities.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are made available to persons with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment, and selection processes. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please contact [email protected]

We would like to thank everyone in advance for applying as only those shortlisted will be contacted.  An eligibility list may be established and/or auxiliary positions may be considered for future conversion to regular status. Lesser qualified applicants may be under-implemented or appointed at a lower classification. A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required as a condition of employment. The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Human Resources
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
E-mail: [email protected] | Telephone: 250-387-5532 | Web: www.leg.bc.ca

For inquiries on this position please contact Kate Noble at [email protected]