About Us BGC Engineering Inc. (BGC) is an international applied earth sciences professional services firm. We are proud of our talented team of over 800 employees, spanning the fields of Engineering, Geoscience, Software, Geomatics, Data Science, Accounting, Administration, Health & Safety and Human Resources.  Alongside our clients and industry partners, BGC works collaboratively as ‘One Team’, dedicated to solving the world’s most critical applied earth science challenges. BGC has offices located across Canada, the United States, Chile, the Dominican Republic, and Australia.

Our flat management structure creates a culture of innovation, excellence and transparency and a casual, dynamic and inclusive work environment. BGC prides itself on offering training and mentoring opportunities to further our employees’ professional growth as well as social and wellness activities that contribute to the connection and wellbeing of our team.

We believe in One Team, Excellence, Curiosity, Common Sense and Clarity.

The Role

BGC is seeking an HR Generalist for an 18-month full-time position to provide coverage during a leave. You will play a key role in supporting recruitment, immigration, and employee relations activities across the organization. This role will be providing support to employees and managers and contributing to BGC’s employee experience. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, people-focused, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role will be based in our Vancouver, B.C. office.

Responsibilities Recruitment

• Manage full-cycle recruitment across functional teams, including stakeholder management, job requirements gathering, job posting, sourcing, phone screening, reference checks, and offer preparation.
• Partner with hiring leads throughout the recruitment process to ensure a positive candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Collaborate to draft and finalize offer letters.

Immigration/Mobility

• Support employee mobility and immigration processes, including documentation for work permits and visas, in coordination with legal and external partners.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries related to work permits and permanent residency.
• Liaise with Project Managers, the Staffing team, and employees to ensure timely submission and tracking of immigration documents.
• Proactively keep up to date on issues affecting mobility.
• Update employee support materials as needed.

Employee Relations

• Support leaders by providing coaching and guidance on employee relations concerns.
• Oversee employee status changes including resignations and prepare all related HR correspondence.
• Conduct exit interviews.

Data Analytics & Reporting

• Support the maintenance of our HRIS and HR tools for data integrity, quality, and security.
• Support the preparation of reports to provide leaders with insights for decision making.
• Support the documentation of our systems and related processes with regular updates, throughout the lifecycle of the system.

Required Education, Experience & Competencies

• Post-secondary education (diploma or degree); HR or business administration programs are preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with HR coordination, recruitment, and employee relations functions.
• Knowledge of Canadian employment regulations including Employment Standards Act.
• Initiative, resourcefulness, strong business acumen and a curiosity to learn.
• Aptitude for people data analytics and reporting, from data entry and requirement gathering to building reports.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities; ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Experience with ATS/HRIS platforms (BambooHR preferred).
• Knowledge of immigration fundamentals and mobility processes is considered an advantage.

Company Benefits BGC offers our employees the following:

• Our ‘One Team’ culture supporting health, wellness, safety and diversity

• Comprehensive benefits package:

• Health, Dental and Vision coverage

• LTD, Life, AD&D and Business Travel Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Parental leave top ups

• Professional development and mentoring opportunities

• Flat management structure

• Flexible workplace with office and home arrangements

• Social and wellness activities

• Casual and professional work environment

Wage Range

The estimated base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 CAD per annum, however base pay will be commensurate with job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. BGC's compensation package also includes a training allowance and comprehensive medical and dental plan.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

BGC Engineering Inc. strives to create a workplace where equity, diversity and inclusion are embedded throughout our workplace culture and practices. Join us in our commitment to honour individuality, ensure fairness, and create a welcoming environment for everyone. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all candidates, including those experiencing inequity such as racialized individuals, Indigenous People, women, people of diverse sexual orientations, identities and expressions, veterans, individuals with disabilities, people of all faiths, nationalities, marital status, ages, and family status. For assistance or accommodation with your application, please contact us at careers@bgcengineering.ca.

Disclosures

• At BGC, we use Artificial Intelligence to streamline parts of the recruitment process, however all decisions about candidate selection and advancement continue to be made by our hiring team.
• This opportunity reflects an existing role within the organization supporting a temporary leave.
• This posting will remain open until the position has been filled.
• Privacy Notice: By submitting an application you are consenting to BGC Engineering Inc. using and storing provided information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment.