Job Description

Specialist, Compensation and Organizational Design

PHSA Corporate

Vancouver, BC

The Specialist, Compensation and Organizational Design is a strategic business partner that provides expert and comprehensive advice, guidance, and education on a variety of complex classification and compensation issues related to both bargaining unit and non-contract jobs to foster services that enable client groups to achieve their business outcomes and the organization to fulfil its mandate. The Specialist utilizes professional expertise to lead organizational structure and work redesign initiatives, classify and revise new and existing jobs; utilizing decision-making that is fair, appropriate, fiscally responsible and equitable. Provides guidance on salary administration and implements salary changes; interprets collective agreements, frameworks and labour awards/decisions and researches jurisprudence; investigates employee and union classification grievances, and negotiates resolutions, memorandums of understanding, and special rates. Directs, approves and audits changes to HR system including salary tables, positions, and employee job record, and creates and revises job. The Specialist provides leadership and mentorship to junior team and HR colleagues in the area of classification and compensation, contributing to and implementing strategies, creating leader and team resources new and/or revised processes; and persuades and facilitates consensus to guide and lead others in making fiscally responsible and equitable classification and compensation decisions.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do

• Partners and consults with clients on an ongoing basis to determine evolving classification and compensation requirements. Works collaboratively with HR and other Corporate Service partners. Analyzes requirements and develops strategies and options to enable clients to achieve required business objectives.
• Provides expert advice to clients on the interpretation of related policies, programs and collective agreements ensuring consistent advice is provided and followed throughout PHSA. Interprets multiple collective agreements, classifications systems, jurisprudence and compensation and classification frameworks. Examines the potential impacts of options and issues, monitors changes within the health sector to assess potential impacts to PHSA, and considers the broader organizational vision and strategies, mitigates risks and realizes efficiencies. Provides client centered organizational design that aligns with outcomes and exemplifies thoughtful analysis resulting in sustainability and beneficial impacts on the enhancement of client care.
• Advises on appropriate bargaining unit or appropriateness of roles being established as non-contract. Conducts reviews and makes decisions on jurisdiction, employee job review requests and classification grievances; takes into account past practice, potential organization and industry impact, jurisprudence, and particular facts of the case. Promotes, educates, coaches and supports leadership staff in developing knowledge in classification and compensation practices. Develops reports, business cases, presents options, and
• Negotiates and facilities consensus on behalf of the organization on classification related concerns within the organization and with HEABC and union representatives, builds and maintains a positive working relationship with local and provincial Union representatives. Facilitates open communications between necessary parties, both internal and external to the organization, to reach consensus.
• Attends and/or presents at third party hearings and/or works closely with legal counsel or representatives of the Health Employers Association of BC in the presentation of the Employer\xe2\x80\x99s case.
• Identifies process improvements to ensure that the services provided by the team are effective and they meet the needs of the client and/or organization. Recommends solutions, drafts tools and material, or actively participates in the development of new or revised procedures tools.
• Leads or actively participates in projects, change initiatives or wage increases. Creates documents, communications and implements new classification procedures, changes to collective agreements such as HEABC Contract Interpretation Updates (CIU\'s). Keeps abreast of emerging trends and recommends, implements, monitors, evaluates and revises tools, resources, services, and systems.
• Actively participates in industry committees and working groups, functions as a representative of the organization, advocates for the organization\xe2\x80\x99s interests, and influences change and assesses trends. Ensures effective working relationships with other health authorities and facilitates the exchange of information between health authorities to support consistency of job classification and related compensation practices.
• Provides training, mentorship and work direction to team members as needed. Orients new HR colleagues to Compensation & Classification role.

What you bring

Qualifications

• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Human Resources and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a similar role within a unionized environment.

Skills & Knowledge

• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC\'s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to use spreadsheet, word processing and database applications, and a human resource information system

• Solid understanding of classification and compensation practices, proven ability to precisely interpret organizational policies and procedures and collective agreement requirements, and a demonstrated ability to consistently apply expertise in job design techniques and industry job evaluation systems.
• Effectively leads the identification and implementation of compensation procedures and processes for designated classification systems.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, including the ability to influence decision-making, persuade others, and to facilitate consensus to conclude an issue or a process. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with maturity, manage and resolve conflict, and to promote best practices and a coordinated approach to various industry issues.
• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines and be results orientated. Highly developed analytical, critical and systems thinking.
• Utilizes expertise to analyze business needs and develop a creative and defensible approach to resolving issues.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate ideas and concepts, and to prepare succinct and accurate correspondence and reports. Ability to deal effectively with all levels of staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective team member.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That\xe2\x80\x99s why we\xe2\x80\x99re focused on your care too \xe2\x80\x93 offering health, wellness, development programs to support you \xe2\x80\x93 at work and at home.

• Join one of BC\xe2\x80\x99s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations \xe2\x80\x93 offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San\xe2\x80\x99yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Salary Range: $80,935 - $116,344 /year. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate\xe2\x80\x99s relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.
Location: 1333 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 1G9
Closing date: Open Until Filled
Hours of Work: 8:30 - 16:30 (Monday to Friday)
Requisition # SPCOD0223

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

What we do

The Provincial Health Services Authority ( ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people \xe2\x80\x93 Be compassionate \xe2\x80\x93 Dare to innovate \xe2\x80\x93 Cultivate partnerships \xe2\x80\x93 Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs:

PHSA is committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments\xe2\x80\x99 unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey\xe2\x80\x94one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.
Labor Agreement Excluded
Requisition # SPCOD0223-2394152
Work Site 1333. W. Broadway Vancouver, BC
Additional Location Details Remote or Hybrid options available
Job Type Regular, Full-Time
Salary/Rate $80,935.00 - $116,344.00 / Year
FTE 1.00
Hours of Work 08:30-16:30
Work Days Mon - Fri
Expiry Date 12-Mar-2023

Provincial Health Services Authority