Human Resources Business Advisor - Vancouver

Job Posting Title: Human Resources Business Advisor - Vancouver

Job Category: HR Business Partner, Professionals

Language Requirements: English / Anglais - English is required / L'anglais est requis

Flexible Work Agreement Type: Hybrid / Hybride

Posting End Date: 2025-03-31

Job Grade: P3

Pay Range: Commensurate with Experience / Selon l’expérience

Job Summary:

The Human Resources Business Advisor role provides guidance and advice on the administration, interpretation, and application on a wide range of human resources policies, procedures, processes and compliance.

You will work closely with People Managers at all levels of management within the Vancouver Flight Information Region (FIR) on HR-related matters in the areas of Organizational Effectiveness, Talent Acquisition & Organization Health, Total Rewards, Labour Relations (LR) and Human Resources (HR) Operations.

As a successful candidate, you thrive in a fast-paced and challenging environment, have a passion for building and refining processes and practices, are strong in influencing and mentoring others and can gain trust and build strong relationships with leaders and employees. You are confident and can have tough conversations when needed. You are efficient in your work with great time management skills. You are tactical, use good judgement and are okay with not having all the answers and coming to solutions together.

What NAV CANADA offers you:

• Challenging, team-oriented work environment
• Competitive compensation and flexible benefits
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Diverse and inclusive workforce

In this role you will:

• Partner with the HR Business Partner to assist the Vancouver FIR to meet its strategic goals and objectives through management and enhancement of existing HR programs and practices, and implementation of new programs and procedures that reflect best practices, legislative requirements and NAV CANADA’s corporate culture.
• Participate in corporate and regional projects or initiatives that have significant impact on organizational policies and organizational change within the region.
• Work daily with local Managers to provide coaching and effective implementation of NAV CANADA programs.
• Support the HR Business Partner on proper and consistent application of corporate policies and practices.
• Interpret applicable policy/program or practice and complex collective agreements related to organization restructures, staffing policies, procedures and processes.
• Provide support to HRBP by participating in complaint stage discussions with employees and union partners aimed at resolving employee and union concerns.
• Provide research and recommendations to assist HR Business Partner with investigations and resolution of employee relations matters.
• Conduct research and analysis using internal and external resources to gain insight of current program/project, processes and practices to assist management. Participate on other HR or cross-functional teams and projects as required.
• Partner with the Centres of Excellence (CoEs) to support the learning and development needs of the region based on the performance assessments of employees.
• Understand and interpret Employment Legislation in order to support and guide compliance with the following Legislation: Canada Labour Code, Human Rights Act, Employment Equity Act, Privacy Act, etc.
• Maintain a network of internal and external contacts to regularly benchmark and remain current on demographics, future trends and developments related to talent acquisition, government standards, industry practices, legislation, guidelines and programs related to HR.
• Participate in external networking events, associations and career fairs to promote the NAV CANADA brand.

What you bring:

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in Human Resource or a related field, or professional Human Resources certification
• 3 to 5 years experience in a similar role
• Experience in performing investigations and report writing
• Experience in a unionized environment
• Thorough understanding of HR best practices and strategic programs
• Thorough understanding of Labour Relations and legislated requirements
• HR systems experience, such as Workday
• Experienced MS Office User (Word, Excel, Sharepoint, One Note)

How others describe you:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to apply HR knowledge / experience across all HR policies, programs, processes, and functions
• Strong HR analytical skills
• Demonstrated internal consulting and advisory capability
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion
• Ability to coach employees and managers through difficult situations

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid - This position is based at the Vancouver Area Control Centre (ACC) but may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement.
• Occasional travel required

NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. If you do not believe that you match every job requirement listed on this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. NAV CANADA encourages a culture of learning and growth, and recognizes that although some technical skills are mandatory, many others can be taught.

Our Company strives to create an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you require accommodations during this competition process, please ensure that you inform the interview coordinator or hiring manager of any accommodation measures you may require. NAV CANADA will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required.

The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.