Job Description

HR Consultant II - Vancouver Police Department

Vancouver Police Department

HR Consultant II COMPETITION: #22123-50026951

SECTION: Civilian & Police Support Services, Human Resources Section
STATUS: Regular full-time
HOURS OF WORK: 35-hour compressed workweek - Tuesday to Friday
SALARY: Pay Range 70 - $42.37 to $52.96 per hour
COMPETITION END DATE: Friday, October 21, 2022

Responsible for providing expert advice, support, and guidance on a range of complex issues for Teamsters, auxiliary police personnel, and exempt employees, relating to employee and labour relations, attendance and disability management, and recruitment and selection.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Builds and maintains effective relationships with management, employees, and union representatives
• Educates managers and employees, and ensures consistent application of HR best practices, policies, procedures, related employment and labour legislation, and collective agreements
• Provides advice, guidance, and support to managers on performance management, progressive discipline, and attendance and disability management
• Responds to grievances, employee concerns and complaints, and various personnel matters as they arise
• Conducts timely and thorough workplace assessments and investigations
• Supports manager and employees in determining appropriate workplace accommodations
• Manages and coordinates all aspects of the recruitment and selection processes for internal and external job competitions, and ensures fair and consistent practices and processes
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and other members of the HR Section to carry out initiatives, programs, and projects
• Attends and participates in various committees and meetings
• Manages and maintains various HR tracking lists and data
• Carries out administrative duties relating to HR operations and functions
• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Required:

• Thorough understanding of employment related legislation such as Human Rights, Employment Standards, labour law, and WorkSafe BC
• Thorough understanding of HR-related programs, policies, procedures, and practices, and demonstrated ability to consistently apply them, and provide advice to clients on them
• Demonstrated ability to interpret applicable collective agreements and/or various rights related legislation
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization, union representatives, and the public
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership for decisions, and to make concrete decisions based on the collective agreement, practice, and legislation
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to question and validate the needs and expectations of others, resolve conflict, and coach managers on HR practices and policies
• Demonstrated ability to use discretion when handling sensitive and confidential issues
• Demonstrated ability to remain organized and handle a fast-paced, complex, and changing workload
• Demonstrated ability to identify priorities when faced with competing demands
• Demonstrated ability to critically think and synthesize large amounts of information and data

Preferred:

• Significant SAP experience - Organizational Management, Performance Appraisals, SAP reporting and basic Qualification Catalogue development

EXPERIENCE
Required:

• Minimum of three to five years providing consultative advice and expertise to managers and supervisors in a unionized environment in the areas of performance and probation management, attendance and disability management, and complaints
• Experience conducting workplace investigations, including writing final investigation reports
• Experience managing and resolving grievances
• Experience interpreting collective agreements, interpreting HR legislation, policies and procedures, and terms and conditions of employment
• Recruitment experience in a unionized setting
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience may be considered.

EDUCATION
Required:

• University degree in business administration specializing in human resource management or a Diploma in Business Administration specializing in human resource management or a related field

Preferred:

• Certified Human Resources Professional Designation (CHRP)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Valid BC Driver's licence
• All employees must maintain their enhanced security clearance while employed with the Vancouver Police Department, which will be renewed every five years or as required

SELECTION PROCESS
Candidates may be required to take a written test.

Applicants should submit a resume via email to by 4:30 p.m. of the closing date. The competition number must be indicated in the subject line of the email.

Organization:
Location: Vancouver, BC
Region: Lower Mainland
Professional Category(s): Human Resources, Police Services
Posted: October 3, 2022, 9:05 am
Expires: October 21, 2022, 4:30 pm

Employment Type: Full Time
Employment Length: Permanent
Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree
Job Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
Rate: $42.37 to $52.96 Hour