HR Specialist

**Job Summary**

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Human Resources Specialist is a member of the Leadership Team and is responsible for the delivery of effective, customer focused Human Resource programs and services.
- Please note this position is temporary full-time from November 2025 - February 2027 (approximately 15 months)._

**Responsibilities and Duties**
- Support and promote the Centre’s Mission, Vision, and Values. Is a role model and mentor of Person-Centered Care, Residents Rights and the Code of Ethics.
- Ensures HR practice is in compliance with all collective agreements, legislation (Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, Labour Relations Code), licensing requirements and any requirements for external reporting.
- Ensures that HR services are provided in compliance with all collective agreements, legislation, licensing including any requirement for external reporting.
- Manages HR programs including recruitment, labour relations, claims management, training and development, and job evaluation.

**Employee Relations**
- Leads the employee relations function of the facility and provides consultation advice and administrative direction to directors, managers and employees on HR matters.
- Coordinate annual recognition events for staff.
- Promote staff health, safety, well-being and work-life balance by participating and supporting wellness initiatives.
- Participates in ensuring the safety of our residents by reporting observations related to unsafe circumstances for a resident to the appropriate care staff.

**Labour Relations**
- Provide advice and guidance to management and staff regarding the interpretation and administration of collective agreements.
- Liaise effectively with union shop stewards and employees for effective negotiation and resolution of disputes. Coordinate all documentation and correspondence relating thereto.
- Attend Labour/Management meetings. Maintain records of all current and resolved grievances.
- Support members of the leadership team in handling grievance meetings

**Retention**
- Maintaining the performance management process. Participate in probationary and regular performance reviews for staff, as assigned.
- Maintain an effective Attendance Management Program and support Directors and Managers with accurate information.

**Disability Management**
- Maintain the disability management procedures and processes in consultation with EDMP, WorkSafe BC, and Canada Life.
- Follow safe work procedures and act safely in the workplace at all times.
- Investigate and follow up on all reported safety concerns.
- Ensure the health and safety of all workers under your direct supervision.
- Report all injuries to WorkSafeBC that required medical attention. Submit any necessary forms.
- Actively support any workers that are on a GRTW program.

**Administration**
- Maintain all HR and employee files and records.
- Manage the HR database, including data entry and generating required reports to support organizational requirements.

**CREDENTIALS**
- Certificate or Diploma in Human Resources Management from an approved School of Technology or University College.
- Chartered Professional in Human Resources designation considered an asset.
- Minimum one-year Human Resource experience, including labour relations and recruitment.

**SALARY AND BENEFITS**
- Competitive salary based upon skills and experience
- Benefits package

**CONTACT**:
**ABOUT US**:
George Derby Care Society is a 300-bed long-term care home in Burnaby, originally founded to serve veterans. Today, we provide compassionate, resident-centered care to seniors, including complex care, dementia support, and palliative services. We are affiliated with Fraser Health and are committed to excellence, respect, and community. Join a team where your work truly makes a difference.