Top Benefits
About the role
Marketing Statement Join a company that has been a part of moving Metro Vancouver for over 35 years.
British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd. (BCRTC) maintains and operates the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain Lines from our central facilities in south Burnaby. Our services connect downtown Vancouver to the cities of Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Moody and Surrey. With the future expansion of both the Expo and Millennium Lines gathering pace, infrastructure renewal and new asset acquisition projects underway, this is an exciting time to join our team of over 1,200 dedicated employees, working on one of the longest fully-automated rapid transit systems in the world.
Our work encompasses roles such as administration, engineering, elevator and escalator maintenance, field operations, vehicle maintenance, and wayside (station and guideway) maintenance.
When you work for SkyTrain, not only will you help move Metro Vancouver, you will also have access to comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, medical benefits, transit passes, training and more. We are a proud equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Come explore what makes us one of BC’s Top Employers!
Responsibilities PRIMARY PURPOSE
The HRIS Systems Lead is responsible for the collaboration across the People Services portfolio to enhance the current functioning and alignment of our Human resources data, processes, and systems. This position will work with all business areas to review the current use of technology and systems, assess processes and user needs to inform required improvements to enhance organizational readiness. This role ensures that Human Resources systems are integrated, cohesive and supportive of technology needs and objectives which includes the integrity, safekeeping, and compliant management of all employee data.
Key Accountabilities Leads the project pre-implementation process to support the target operating model for BCRTC, including review of existing relevant business rule documents, supports and reviews development of remaining business rule documents and tracks progress through traceability matrix, and ensures processes are documented, and requirements are met through working with the project team and stakeholders.
Supports the HR Digital Transformation Project as Workstream Lead working closely under the guidance of the workstream process owner, ensuring all specific business requirements are captured and addressed, and oversees the system configuration to align with business stream policies and compliance with transformation top of mind, and participates in all testing activities ensuring accuracy and legal compliance.
Acts as trainer to ensure ease of user adoption, creates documentations and ensures smooth knowledge transfer for Business stream staff on the new system. Oversees post-launch troubleshooting, system monitoring and ongoing user support.
Ensures adequacy in programs, projects and initiatives by conducting business requirements gathering, current state analysis, business process review, testing, training, documentation development, communication, and system configuration. Partners with People Services and business teams to build and maintain an HR technology platform that meets the needs of the business.
Leads the development and maintenance of HR Technology standards and controls at BCRTC to ensure data integrity and functionality by resolving problems and recommending solutions to meet requirements. Recommends and maintains procedures for users to ensure efficiency and data integrity including but not limited to user guides and process workflow documents.
Coordinates with internal and external Technology professionals to provide support for implementation, maintenance, modifications, integrations, and enhancements as required through problem solving, testing, analysis, reports, and documentation.
Provides day-to-day supervision of reporting staff, including selection, training, coaching, development, performance management and all other people management practices.
Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
The requirements for this job are acquired through a Bachelor’s degree in business administration or Computer Science and Engineering and six (6) years of progressively responsible positions supporting implementation, sustainment and continuous improvement of large, modern corporate HR Systems (i.e. Dayforce etc.) in a complex unionized environment.
Other Requirements Advanced functional knowledge of HR Systems functionalities, including reporting tools. Preference given to candidates with Dayforce and PeopleSoft functional experience.
Excellent planning and organizational skills to address systems information needs of multiple functional areas, and to balance and coordinate effort across multiple, concurrent activities.
Advanced decision-making skills to assess and respond to a variety of issues requiring decision in the project
Advanced communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate to a technical audience and business users. Capability to train users at all levels of the organization.
Strong analytical skills and deep technical expertise to address system-based requirements, drive processes, promote data integrity and ensure delivery of accurate reporting of data to the business.
Solid problem-solving skills to diagnose day-to-day operation of HR systems-related issues/requirements and troubleshoot solutions.
Proficient change management skills to emphasize process development, organization culture and change management
Solid experience working with Labour Relations and business teams in a unionized environment with knowledge of the application of collective agreements, work rules, policies, and procedures.
Excellent knowledge of Standard Office tools including word processing and spreadsheet software and use of web-based systems, database systems and reporting tools.
Solid leadership skills to provide full scope of supervision to reporting role/s.
Other Information Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.
Work Schedule 37.5 hours per week.
Work Designation Resident
This position works predominately on-site
Rate of Pay The salary for this position ranges from $82,400 - $123,600 per annum. Actual salary offered will be based on education, experience, skills, and qualifications as they relate to the role.
We aim to provide competitive pay that reflects your professional background and expertise. We want to ensure our offer will align with your strengths considering experience, skills, and internal equity to offer a fair and equitable salary. The Total Compensation Package, which includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan as well as other employment offerings will be discussed in detail as your application progresses.
How To Apply Please click the 'Apply' button at the top right corner or go to http://www.translink.ca/careers to apply for this position and view instructions on the process.
INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.
Posting Date: May 21, 2025
Closing Date: Open until filled
Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.
Having trouble applying? Please view the System Requirements & FAQ's by going to http://www.translink.ca/careers.
Equal Employment Opportunity SkyTrain is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at jobs@translink.ca.
About TransLink
TransLink is Metro Vancouver’s regional transportation authority and as an enterprise, we’re proud to be one of BC’s Top Employers.
Stand on a street corner in Metro Vancouver and very likely, within a couple minutes, you’ll see us! We are the people and goods movers for our region. But, what does that mean?
We manage and operate an integrated regional transportation system — connecting communities by bus, rail, SeaBus, custom transit services, pedestrian and cycling paths, the Major Road Network and five bridges. Helping people and goods get from A to B — that’s our bread and butter. At the same time, we help deliver the region’s goal of creating a greener, more sustainable, more livable Metro Vancouver.
We serve 500,000 people a day — young and old from all parts of our region and all walks of life. We deliver them to the people and places that matter to them, and back again. Our employees are united by the common goal of delivering the best to our customers no matter where they work — the shop floor, in the drivers’ seat, planning for the future, managing our Compass Card system, keeping customers safe, or staffing our stations, just to name a few.
Our enterprise includes TransLink and three operating companies: B.C. Rapid Transit Company, Coast Mountain Bus Company, and Transit Police.
We’re delivering for today and planning for the future, and we’re always looking for top talent. Want to see where you fit in? Check out translink.ca/careers.
Top Benefits
About the role
Marketing Statement Join a company that has been a part of moving Metro Vancouver for over 35 years.
British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd. (BCRTC) maintains and operates the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain Lines from our central facilities in south Burnaby. Our services connect downtown Vancouver to the cities of Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Moody and Surrey. With the future expansion of both the Expo and Millennium Lines gathering pace, infrastructure renewal and new asset acquisition projects underway, this is an exciting time to join our team of over 1,200 dedicated employees, working on one of the longest fully-automated rapid transit systems in the world.
Our work encompasses roles such as administration, engineering, elevator and escalator maintenance, field operations, vehicle maintenance, and wayside (station and guideway) maintenance.
When you work for SkyTrain, not only will you help move Metro Vancouver, you will also have access to comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, medical benefits, transit passes, training and more. We are a proud equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Come explore what makes us one of BC’s Top Employers!
Responsibilities PRIMARY PURPOSE
The HRIS Systems Lead is responsible for the collaboration across the People Services portfolio to enhance the current functioning and alignment of our Human resources data, processes, and systems. This position will work with all business areas to review the current use of technology and systems, assess processes and user needs to inform required improvements to enhance organizational readiness. This role ensures that Human Resources systems are integrated, cohesive and supportive of technology needs and objectives which includes the integrity, safekeeping, and compliant management of all employee data.
Key Accountabilities Leads the project pre-implementation process to support the target operating model for BCRTC, including review of existing relevant business rule documents, supports and reviews development of remaining business rule documents and tracks progress through traceability matrix, and ensures processes are documented, and requirements are met through working with the project team and stakeholders.
Supports the HR Digital Transformation Project as Workstream Lead working closely under the guidance of the workstream process owner, ensuring all specific business requirements are captured and addressed, and oversees the system configuration to align with business stream policies and compliance with transformation top of mind, and participates in all testing activities ensuring accuracy and legal compliance.
Acts as trainer to ensure ease of user adoption, creates documentations and ensures smooth knowledge transfer for Business stream staff on the new system. Oversees post-launch troubleshooting, system monitoring and ongoing user support.
Ensures adequacy in programs, projects and initiatives by conducting business requirements gathering, current state analysis, business process review, testing, training, documentation development, communication, and system configuration. Partners with People Services and business teams to build and maintain an HR technology platform that meets the needs of the business.
Leads the development and maintenance of HR Technology standards and controls at BCRTC to ensure data integrity and functionality by resolving problems and recommending solutions to meet requirements. Recommends and maintains procedures for users to ensure efficiency and data integrity including but not limited to user guides and process workflow documents.
Coordinates with internal and external Technology professionals to provide support for implementation, maintenance, modifications, integrations, and enhancements as required through problem solving, testing, analysis, reports, and documentation.
Provides day-to-day supervision of reporting staff, including selection, training, coaching, development, performance management and all other people management practices.
Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
The requirements for this job are acquired through a Bachelor’s degree in business administration or Computer Science and Engineering and six (6) years of progressively responsible positions supporting implementation, sustainment and continuous improvement of large, modern corporate HR Systems (i.e. Dayforce etc.) in a complex unionized environment.
Other Requirements Advanced functional knowledge of HR Systems functionalities, including reporting tools. Preference given to candidates with Dayforce and PeopleSoft functional experience.
Excellent planning and organizational skills to address systems information needs of multiple functional areas, and to balance and coordinate effort across multiple, concurrent activities.
Advanced decision-making skills to assess and respond to a variety of issues requiring decision in the project
Advanced communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate to a technical audience and business users. Capability to train users at all levels of the organization.
Strong analytical skills and deep technical expertise to address system-based requirements, drive processes, promote data integrity and ensure delivery of accurate reporting of data to the business.
Solid problem-solving skills to diagnose day-to-day operation of HR systems-related issues/requirements and troubleshoot solutions.
Proficient change management skills to emphasize process development, organization culture and change management
Solid experience working with Labour Relations and business teams in a unionized environment with knowledge of the application of collective agreements, work rules, policies, and procedures.
Excellent knowledge of Standard Office tools including word processing and spreadsheet software and use of web-based systems, database systems and reporting tools.
Solid leadership skills to provide full scope of supervision to reporting role/s.
Other Information Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.
Work Schedule 37.5 hours per week.
Work Designation Resident
This position works predominately on-site
Rate of Pay The salary for this position ranges from $82,400 - $123,600 per annum. Actual salary offered will be based on education, experience, skills, and qualifications as they relate to the role.
We aim to provide competitive pay that reflects your professional background and expertise. We want to ensure our offer will align with your strengths considering experience, skills, and internal equity to offer a fair and equitable salary. The Total Compensation Package, which includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan as well as other employment offerings will be discussed in detail as your application progresses.
How To Apply Please click the 'Apply' button at the top right corner or go to http://www.translink.ca/careers to apply for this position and view instructions on the process.
INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.
Posting Date: May 21, 2025
Closing Date: Open until filled
Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.
Having trouble applying? Please view the System Requirements & FAQ's by going to http://www.translink.ca/careers.
Equal Employment Opportunity SkyTrain is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at jobs@translink.ca.
About TransLink
TransLink is Metro Vancouver’s regional transportation authority and as an enterprise, we’re proud to be one of BC’s Top Employers.
Stand on a street corner in Metro Vancouver and very likely, within a couple minutes, you’ll see us! We are the people and goods movers for our region. But, what does that mean?
We manage and operate an integrated regional transportation system — connecting communities by bus, rail, SeaBus, custom transit services, pedestrian and cycling paths, the Major Road Network and five bridges. Helping people and goods get from A to B — that’s our bread and butter. At the same time, we help deliver the region’s goal of creating a greener, more sustainable, more livable Metro Vancouver.
We serve 500,000 people a day — young and old from all parts of our region and all walks of life. We deliver them to the people and places that matter to them, and back again. Our employees are united by the common goal of delivering the best to our customers no matter where they work — the shop floor, in the drivers’ seat, planning for the future, managing our Compass Card system, keeping customers safe, or staffing our stations, just to name a few.
Our enterprise includes TransLink and three operating companies: B.C. Rapid Transit Company, Coast Mountain Bus Company, and Transit Police.
We’re delivering for today and planning for the future, and we’re always looking for top talent. Want to see where you fit in? Check out translink.ca/careers.