BAND 3 - Director of Human Resources and Operations

The Team
The Human Rights Tribunal is an independent quasi-judicial Tribunal established by the Human Rights Code (“Code”) to provide dispute resolution services in human rights matters. The Tribunal receives, mediates, and adjudicates complaints in human rights matters.

The Role
The Director provides leadership to support the Tribunal’s Operations through the development and implementation of progressive human resources policies; leadership of business operations including facilities management, coordination between operations and other teams, oversight of the operations team, and liaising between the Tribunal and Government and stakeholders; and ongoing provision of strategic, policy and administrative support to the Chair and Registrar. As a member of the leadership team, the Director contributes to organizational strategy and provides expert advice to ensure the Tribunal has the capacity to meet its current and future goals. The role also leads a diverse team and remains actively involved in day‑to‑day human resource management to ensure timely, efficient, and high‑quality service delivery.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational development, business administration or a related field.*
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in:
  • providing advice to executives and senior managers on human resource management policy and practices and on a wide range of human resource matters
  • working with labour and employment laws, with sound understanding of human rights and workers’ compensation issues
  • leading, developing and implementing programs and projects in a complex environment including successfully implementing innovative human resource management programs
  • business and strategic planning
  • championing and leading organizational change initiatives
  • providing oversight for financial operations including capital and operational budget development
  • successfully leading a diverse team

*An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Preferences:

• Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation
• Master’s degree in a related field
• Experience working in a legal or government environment.
• Experience in a high-volume workplace

For questions regarding this position, please contact Emily.Ohler@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This is a 12-month temporary opportunity. This position may be extended or become permanent.
This position is located in Vancouver.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
This position is excluded from union membership.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

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How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation.

Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.