Manager, Employee Engagement

**BE PART OF THE TEAM THAT BRINGS THE WORLD TOGETHER**

**Career Opportunity: Manager, Employee Engagement & Experience**

Join an organization that plays a critical role in Canada’s economy. At the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, we focus on doing the incredible work it takes to become the world’s most sustainable port.

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is responsible for the stewardship of the Port of Vancouver, Canada’s largest and most diversified port. Our mandate as a Canada Port Authority, as set out by the Canada Marine Act, is to enable Canada’s trade objectives, ensuring goods are moved safely and responsibly through the Port of Vancouver. That means providing infrastructure and ensuring the safe and efficient movement of marine traffic and cargo within the port. It also means we carry out reviews of proposed activities and developments on federal port lands and waters to determine whether a project can go ahead without impacts to the environment and community that cannot be mitigated.

We are passionate about the work we do and what it contributes to our local communities, the region and our country. This is reflected in our values of collaboration, continuous improvement, accountability and customer responsiveness.

Be a part of a team that advances initiatives to promote economic prosperity through trade, a healthy environment and thriving communities for the future generations of Canadians. It’s a workplace where the intrinsic value of your contribution to help foster the continued growth of the Canadian economy becomes a tangible reality. Bring your unique strengths, perspectives and experiences to the port authority and join us in charting a course toward a sustainable future.

Reporting to the Director, Employee Communications, Experience & Engagement, the Manager, Employee Experience & Engagement is responsible for developing and ensuring the execution of employee engagement and experience programming at the port authority. This includes the development and execution of programs such as employee recognition schemes, engagement action planning, wellness programs, social events and other activities aimed at creating a positive and productive workplace environment aligned to the organizations culture and values.

Employee Engagement & Experience
- Design and develop employee engagement strategies and plans that cultivates a collaborative, open and innovative culture aligned to our organizational values
- Manage the implementation of employee engagement strategies and plans that address key deficiencies in the employee experience and delivers insights utilizing data
- Map out and assess all phases of the employee lifecycle, partner and collaborate with various individuals, stakeholder groups and departments across the port authority that impact the employee experience, and identify needs, gaps, and opportunities to optimize and enhance the employee experience
- Work closely with human resources, employee communications and other departments to lead the participation in industry awards and competitions such as Canada’s Top 100 Employers, helping ensure that the organization is recognized as an employer of choice

Employee Engagement Survey
- Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of the employee engagement surveys, including the pulse and annual surveys for the organization; liaising with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely rollout
- Manage the planning and delivery of focus groups, feedback channels, and data gathering to gain deep understanding and insights into what’s driving changes to employee engagement scores across various dimensions
- Ensure that employees understand the value, benefit, and importance of completing the employee engagement survey, ensuring high participation rates
- Work closely with the employee communications team to ensure that the engagement survey results, and action plans, and outcomes are effectively communicated to employees at all levels

Recognition, Appreciation & Events
- Manage the development and delivery of employee recognition, awards, and appreciation programs, celebrations and events designed to enhance employee engagement and the overall employee experience
- Manage and deliver the length of service awards program, including liaising with vendors and managers to ensure that employees receive recognition and appreciation on their work anniversary
- Design and oversee the delivery of effective measurement and evaluation of all employee events and activations, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement

Leadership and Management
- Develop individual development plans and support the development of team members. Responsible for the development and implementation of activities and programs designed to meet the intention of specific strategic priorities
- Liaise with human resources on employee relations (selection, training, performance management, conflict resolution, etc.) and labour relations matters
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