Manager, People

The City of North Vancouver is the urban core of the beautiful North Shore and has a long‑term vision to be “The Healthiest Small City in the World”, with five key priorities to be a City for People, a Resilient City, a Vibrant City, a Connected City and a Prosperous City.

Our People and Culture department is committed to creating a positive workplace and a collaborative, innovative and an inclusive culture that aligns with the City’s values and mission. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager, People & Culture Services to join our People and Culture team.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, People & Culture, the Manager, People & Culture Services provides strategic and operational leadership to a team of People & Culture Business Partners delivering comprehensive human resources generalist services through a client group–based model, and supported by a People & Culture Coordinator. This role is responsible for ensuring People & Culture services are delivered in a proactive, integrated, and consultative manner that supports organizational effectiveness, employee experience, and the City’s vision, values, and strategic priorities.

As a trusted advisor and leader, the Manager fosters strong partnerships with people leaders across the City, enabling people‑centred solutions that balance operational needs, legislative compliance, and long‑term workforce sustainability within a public sector and unionized environment.

Preferred Candidate

The preferred candidate will possess:

- Strong knowledge of HR generalist practices (including: disability case management, labour relations, talent acquisition, employment legislation, and collective agreement administration).

- Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and build effective partnerships with senior leaders and diverse stakeholders.

- Proven people leadership skills, including coaching, performance management, and team development.

- Strategic thinking with the ability to translate organizational priorities into practical people solutions.

- Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and conflict‑resolution skills.

- Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility and reconciliation in the workplace.

Requirements

The ideal candidate has a University degree with specialization in human resources, leadership, organizational psychology, change management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, along with education or experience in organizational design and development, continuous improvement and change management, and project and program delivery. A CPHR designation is preferred.

During the recruitment process, applicants will be requested to provide a current Police Information Check ( PIC ).

Compensation

We offer an attractive remuneration and benefits package for this exempt position, including a compressed work schedule. The salary range is: $119,964.00 – $141,132.00 (2024 rates – salary under review).

Hours of Work

Compressed work schedule

Additional Information

How to Apply

If you are passionate about making the City of North Vancouver an even greater place to live, work and play, apply online through the Career Portal at www.cnv.org. Initial candidate screening will occur in early January 2026; this posting will remain open until filled.

We respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. The City of North Vancouver is committed to Reconciliation with these Nations, who have lived on these lands since time immemorial.

Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents

- Resume

Optional Documents

- Cover Letter

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