People & Culture Business Partner

Are you a passionate HR professional with a talent for navigating both day-to-day HR support and complex labour relations challenges? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued and people are truly the greatest asset?

**Hawthorne Seniors Care Community**, a leading provider of compassionate, person-centered care, is seeking an experienced **People & Culture Business Partner**(P&C BP) to join our dedicated team. If you are ready to make an impact in a community-focused organization known for excellence, we want to hear from you

**About the Role**:
As our **P&C BP**, you'll serve as a **strategic partner and hands-on support** for our leadership team. You will lead with empathy, integrity, and expertise across the full employee lifecycle, ensuring a positive and productive workplace.

**In this role you will**:

- **Lead HR Initiatives**: Provide timely and effective HR services, from performance management and workplace accommodations to health & safety and attendance promotion. You'll be the go-to expert for disciplinary matters, investigations, and conflict resolution.
- **Provide Labor Relations Expertise**: Confidently manage disciplinary matters, investigations, grievances, and conflict resolution.
- **Offer Strategic Advising**: Provide expert counsel on employment legislation, human rights, and union-related matters.
- **Support Team Development**: Partner with managers on staff development, retention, and succession planning.
- **Collaborate with HEABC**: Work closely with HEABC Labour Relations Consultants on grievance administration and collective agreement interpretation.
- **Drive Projects**: Support recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and workplace wellness initiatives.

**What You Bring**:

- A university **degree or diploma in Human Resources** plus **three (3) years of related experience** in a **unionized environment**, preferably in healthcare.
- Demonstrated **understanding of relevant employment legislation**, including the BC Employment Standards Act, Canadian and BC Human Rights legislation, BC OHS, and BC Privacy legislation (PIPA and FIPPA).
- Experience with **BC Health Care public sector Collective Agreements** (HEABC) is a strong asset, specifically FBA, CBA, and NBA.
- Strong **interpersonal and communication skills** with a positive, approachable, and collaborative attitude.
- **CPHR designation** (or in progress) is considered a strong asset.

**Why Hawthorne?**:
At the heart of Hawthorne Seniors Care Community is a mission of comfort, connection, and a shared commitment to excellence, which enriches every life we touch, including our team members. We are a non-profit, charitable organization with deep roots in the Tri-Cities, and are proud to be a trusted leader in seniors' care.

**We offer**:

- Competitive compensation with generous benefits and 4 weeks vacation entitlement to start.
- Enrollment in BC's Municipal Pension Plan, one of Canada’s largest and most secure pension plans.
- _If you currently work for a Health Authority or another HEABC employer, all excluded benefits, vacation, experience, and Municipal Pension Plan will transfer and continue._
- The opportunity to be part of a dynamic and collaborative team committed to making a real difference.
- Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities.

At Hawthorne, we celebrate the unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives each person brings. We are committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.

**Job Types**: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 1W3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you have HR experience in a unionized environment, specifically related to collective agreement interpretation, union relations, investigations, discipline, and grievances?

**Experience**:

- Human resources: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person