Job Description

Human Resources Generalist

- We are growing our team!

Full-Time, 1 Year Contract 37.5 hours per week Competitive base salary of $62,100 annually.

Who we are


The Greater Vancouver Food Bank is a non-profit organization with a mission to provide healthy food to those in need. The GVFB provides support through direct distribution to those in Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster and the North Shore, as well as through 160+ agency partners both locally and provincially. Through this model, the GVFB envisions a British Columbia where everyone has access to healthy food through efficient distribution, innovation and partnerships.

To learn more visit: www.foodbank.bc.ca

The GVFB is a proud winner of

BC's Top Employers 2025!

The GVFB is a certified Living Wage Employer!

This recognizes the GVFB's commitment to paying fair wages, upholding good work standards for our employees, and contributing to poverty reduction and a higher standard of living in our community.
What We Offer


We believe in providing employees with flexibility, and the resources and tools to excel in their role. Employees will work alongside people who are passionate about food insecurity and community. We provide an inclusive office environment with excellent Skytrain accessibility and free parking on-site.

This is a full-time, 1 year contract position, with the opportunity to learn and grow. The successful candidate can expect a competitive base salary of $62,100 annually, depending on experience.

Come and enjoy working in an inclusive, award-winning workplace!
Position Overview


The Human Resources Generalist is the first point of contact for all HR related matters and runs the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department. This includes but is not limited to: recruitment and onboarding of staff; administering pay, benefits and leave; and enforcing company policies and practices.
The Human Resources Generalist focuses on building a great candidate and employment experience through effective organization, communication, and relationship management and by exploring solutions, best practices, and process improvements.


Key responsibilities

Acts as a first point of contact for HR related matters, and responds to employee questions and concerns; Performs full-cycle recruitment activities, including developing and managing job descriptions and advertisements, conducting phone screens, coordinating interviews, and assisting hiring managers in facilitation of the in-person interview process; Advises managers on the recruiting process for all positions: sourcing candidates, reviewing applications, drafting interview materials, conducting interviews, selecting candidates for hire, communicating offers of employment, and headhunting applicants for senior leadership where applicable; Develops, implements, and manages onboarding and offboarding content and delivery, including conducting orientations and exit interviews, drafting new hire packages and documentation, and processing benefit enrolment forms and payroll documents; Prepares and coordinates probation reviews and annual employee performance reviews; Creates HR-related reports, resources, and communications materials including company policies, procedures, etc; Manages compliance in relation to WorkSafe BC standards, leaves, and claims management; Contributes to creating and updating internal HR policies as required, ensuring compliance with employment standards and best practices; Serves as a source of knowledge for compliance, laws, policies, and procedures to both employees and managers; Conducts privacy audits, maintains and implements privacy policies, manages privacy training, and acts as the first point of contact with privacy issues arise; Establishes effective employee relationships across all departments and at all levels based on trust, experience, and credibility; Provides support for events and meetings such as Truth & Reconciliation, Volunteer Engagement Celebration, and other GVFB engagement events; Acts as a standing member of the Health & Safety Committee, provides HR support around employee health, safety, and welfare, and keeps a record of health and safety incident reports, following up on further action, if required. Performs other duties as assigned by the HR Director.
Personal attributes and core skills

Professionalism, with a strong commitment to providing excellent service to employees; Collaborative, supportive, and authentic team player who takes pride in delivering results; Strong English verbal and written interpersonal communication skills; High ethical standard for discretion in handling highly sensitive and confidential information; Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities; Exceptional ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships, and ability to interact positively with employees at all levels; Strong record keeping with all necessary documentation related to employee matters; Flexible and adaptable to change; Comfortable presenting and speaking in front of both large and small groups.
Qualifications and experience


Post-secondary diploma or degree in Human Resources, or a related discipline; 3+ years Human Resources related experience, and experience working in a fast-paced environment; Working toward a CPHR designation an asset; Knowledgeable with HR best practices and resolutions, including Employment Standards Act and Human Rights Legislation; Health and Safety experience within the workplace, and familiarity with WorkSafeBC guidelines and resources; High level of proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Work, Outlook, Excel, etc), Adobe, LinkedIn, Slack and MS Teams; Experience using an HRIS system, experience using ADP an asset.

We are actively recruiting for this position and encourage you to apply now with your resume and cover letter if you are keen on this opportunity!

A criminal record check for working with vulnerable sectors is required upon hiring.
NOTE


Due to the high volume of applications, only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. The Greater Vancouver Food Bank is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applications will be treated in strict confidence.