People & Culture Business Partner

Kerr Wood Leidal Burnaby Office, 300 - 4185 Still Creek Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Job Description

Posted Friday, January 9, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

We’re looking for an innovative and accountable People & Culture Business Partner who’s passionate about finding the right solutions for every client’s unique needs. You’re someone who takes pride in your work, follows through on commitments, and builds trust with clients and colleagues alike. Our work is fast-paced and project-driven, and we believe strong people practices are key to delivering great results. We support continuous learning and growth, and we’re excited to welcome someone who is motivated to contribute, learn, and help strengthen our workplace culture.

The Company

We are a 100% employee-owned consulting engineering firm, but we are also more than that. Our diverse crew includes engineers, technologists, biologists, agrologists, planners, scientists, and more. We began in 1975 and work together in an environment that empowers us to think differently about real-world problems. We want to work with those who, like us, take pride in creating innovative solutions that push the boundaries of conventional practices.

In addition, we seek opportunities for continuous improvement in our work and support those who have a passion for excellence. At KWL, we care about each other and strive to create a fun, open and engaging environment that leverages our individual strengths and encourages vibrant discussion.

What You’ll Do

- Manage full cycle recruitment for junior, intermediate and senior level positions (including but not limited to job postings, interviews and employee onboarding), along side the P&C Coordinator.

- Partner with Secor Leaders to understand business needs and provide workforce planning.

- Provide coaching and guidance on performance management, employee relations, workforce planning and organizational development.

- Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with employment standards and occupational health & safety requirements.

- Administer and maintain HRIS (Dayforce preferred), ensuring data integrity, timely updates, and effective system use across recruitment, onboarding, performance, and learning processes.

- Partner with leadership to continuously improve people policies and procedures, translating business needs and legislative requirements into clear, practical guidelines.

- Lead and manage the annual Performance Management and Planning process.

- Coordinate leaves of absence and accommodations in partnership with Payroll.

- Manage the Occupational Health & Safety Program. Lead the annual Certification of Recognition (COR) audit process for BC & AB.

- Provide support to the People & Culture Manager in leading ad hoc initiatives and programs to support the organizational goals.

What You’ll Bring

- A positive and motivated personality

- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

- 6+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in a consulting, engineering, or professional services environment.

- Exposure and knowledge of all or some of the Human Resources functions; recruitment, orientation, compensation and benefits, performance management and employee relations.

- Knowledge of British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Yukon Employment Legislations preferred.

- A CHRP (Certified Professional Human Resources) designation (or working toward) preferred.

- Previous experience working with Human Resources Information Systems (Dayforce Preferred).

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) and be able to work with team members in a multi‑disciplinary environment.

- A desire to learn new skills and an eagerness to grow within your role.

What We Offer

- A hybrid work environment

- Competitive salary and a generous performance‑based bonus

- An opportunity for share ownership upon meeting the eligibility criteria

- Excellent benefits, including extended health, dental, vision and health care spending account

- Employee and Family Assistance Program that offers 24/7 support for all employees and their family members via phone or online

- Group Savings Matching Plan (GRSP/TFSA)

- Opportunity to work remotely outside of Canada for a period of 30 calendar days per year

- Ability to create your own work schedule and flexibility for your workday

- Career Coaching program and continuous support for professional development and growth

- An employee‑centric culture that includes sport participation, various team memberships, and team building activities

- Direct guidance from experienced teammates and an opportunity to work with an award‑winning team

- And more

Wage Range

- $85,000 – $95,000 per annum, wage dependent on years of experience

KWL values diversity and equity within our teams and provides equality of treatment and opportunity to all employees and applicants. We are committed to encouraging applications regardless of age, race, colour, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, and marital status. Recruitment selection will be based on the applicant’s possession of experience, essential skills, knowledge, and capability required to perform the job. Only those selected will be contacted.

We acknowledge that our head office is located on the unceded traditional territory of the x ʷ m əθ k ʷə y ̓ə m (Musqueam), S ḵ wx ̱ wú7mesh (Squamish), and s ə lilw ə ta ɬ (Tsleil‑Waututh) Nations. We are grateful for the

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