The Vancouver School Board welcomes applications for the position of:

Human Resources Advisor-Staffing

Salary range: $$90,727 to $109,090

Location: 1580 West Broadway at Granville (This position is not hybrid or work from home) Benefits: Pension Plan, Vancouver Employee Savings Plan, Extended Health, Dental, Group Life, Long Term Disability, Paid Sick leave, Vacation, Gratuity, Bonus supplemental vacation and potential compensatory time.

Only candidates who are fully qualified will be considered for this position THE ORGANIZATION: VANCOUVER SCHOOL BOARD (SCHOOL DISTRICT 39) With deep gratitude and respect, we are honoured to be learning and unlearning on the ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish) Nation, and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nation.

At the VSB, we are proud to provide exceptional learning experiences for students. As a large, urban school district, the VSB is one of Canada’s most diverse school systems and equity and inclusivity are at the forefront of our approach to education.

Throughout the District, more than 7,700 staff work to create learning environments where every student thrives by prioritizing students’ needs, applying evidence-informed practices, and building relationships. The VSB’s culture reflects the diversity of our city. Students enrolled in VSB come from varied backgrounds and lived experiences and are encouraged to explore and share their unique selves and gifts. Our commitment to students goes beyond academics with students’ overall well-being and sense of belonging being equally important. As an organization, we strive to build a school system where every student can be their authentic self and succeed throughout their learning journey. In doing this work, we champion equity and accountability by making evidence-based decisions. As a learning organization, humility is our guidepost as we work to continually improve student outcomes in service to them, their families, and the broader community. For more information about our school district, visit https://www.vsb.bc.ca/ .

Education And Experience A degree in a Human Resources focused program plus 5 years of experience in progressive Human Resources roles. Experience in a large public sector, multi union environment preferred.

Qualifications

• Outstanding organizational skills, strong attention to details and the ability to plan and prioritize workload
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Demonstrated tact, diplomacy, professionalism and the requirement of maintaining confidentiality
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Demonstrated ability to advise and coach management staff on HR related matters
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals at all levels
• Forward thinker with demonstrated initiative and problem solving abilities
• Able to confidently make decisions, building credibility and trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong organizational and project management skills with a track record for implementing and delivering on objectives
• Excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills
• Excellent MS Office Skills (Word and Excel) and advanced technical abilities to manipulate complex data to produce a variety of reports
• Good research skills and the ability to compile and summarize information received
• Adept with PeopleSoft (e.g.: building queries)

Responsibilities

• Reports to Director of Staffing and HR Manager: assists in the full spectrum of staffing functions including: contract renewals, performance appraisals, assignments, layoff and recall, post and fill, etc.
• Delivers a variety of high level HR related functions and supports and oversees the coordination of HR administrative related activities
• Provides guidance, advice and information to management staff in regards to a variety of HR programs and initiatives including recruitment and selection, employee development, performance and succession planning, policies, practices, interpretation of collective agreements and other staffing related issues in our multi-unionized environment
• Participates in various Joint committees
• Develops job postings, conducts interviews for internal postings and assists with recruitment during peak recruitment periods
• Participates and assists with implementation of PeopleSoft updates; performs necessary data clean up, corrections as required
• Ensures, through leading other HR staff, that HR processes are being effectively completed
• Investigates and processes timesheets
• Maintains employee files/records both manually and via PeopleSoft
• Assumes other related responsibilities as assigned

TO APPLY To be considered for this position, please apply via makeafuture.ca and include a cover letter and resume along with your application to this competition. The closing date for this competition is Friday , August 29th at 04:30 p.m.

• Create a profile on Make a Future .
• Click "Apply Now" under Management positions.
• Upload all supporting documents. Your application must include a cover letter, resume and your last 3 direct supervisors/managers as references.
• Answer the job posting questions.
• Once your application has been submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

As a public body, the personal information provided in this application is collected and used by the Vancouver School Board (“VSB”) in accordance with section 26c of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (“FIPPA”), RSBC 1996, c.165, as amended. This information will be used by VSB staff for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications, experience, and suitability for this position. It may also be used to verify the information provided, conduct reference checks, and/or contact you about next steps in the job competition. Pursuant to section 30 of FIPPA, the VSB takes reasonable security measures to protect the personal information within its custody and control, including what has been provided in this application. Should you have any questions about the collection and use of your personal information, please email recruitment@vsb.bc.ca .