Human Resources and Safety Advisor

Kelowna

Closes: 2026-06-01

Overview

Based out of the beautiful Okanagan in Kelowna, BC, the Regional District of Central Okanagan has an exciting opportunity to join our team in a new continuous full-time Human Resources and Safety Advisor position.

Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources, and as a valued member of a progressive human resources team, the Human Resources and Safety Advisor will provide comprehensive advisory services on human resources and safety related matters, including occupational health and safety, disability management, employee and labour relations, performance management and HR program implementation. Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Responsibilities

Providing advice and supporting the manager in the delivery of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) program;

Coordinating and maintaining OHS documentation in accordance with the collective agreement, policies, procedures and legislative requirements;

Acting as the initial disability case manager and facilitating required documentation for WorkSafeBC and short and long-term disability cases;

Preparing and providing advice on return-to-work accommodation plans;

Providing advice on employee and labour relations matters; and

Conducting research and analysis, including environmental scans and liaising with external partners.

Qualifications

You will have a degree in human resources, business administration or related field. Additionally, a minimum of four years’ progressively responsible human resources generalist experience including a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation. Professional experience with health and safety in a unionized environment is considered an asset!

You thrive in complexity and ambiguity. You can make sound, evidence‑based decisions, defend those decisions with confidence, and adapt as new information emerges. You understand that context matters, bring a flexible, fluid approach to your work and you’re skilled at knowing your audience and tailoring solutions and communications to build understanding, trust, and compliance. You’re able to integrate and balance competing priorities, such as operational demands and regulatory requirements, while maintaining strong professional judgment, credibility, and accountability.

Employment Level

Full-time

Work Conditions

Physical Effort: Seated position for most of the day with flexibility to move when desired. Some lifting and carrying of office supplies.

Physical Environment: Office environment.

Mental Stress: Regular exposure to competing priorities, deadlines, and sensitive and confidential situations.

Sensory Attention: Accuracy and attention to detail is extremely important. Confidentiality of personal information, tact and discretion.

Equity Statement

Additional Information

This is an Exempt position that works Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. You will receive a competitive salary of $92,700 (min) - $103,000 (mid) - $113,300 (max). The RDCO’s compensation philosophy is to pay in the middle of the range for a fully qualified candidate. Some benefits are as follows: generous paid vacation, 100% Employer-covered health and paramedical benefits, an attractive pension program, professional and education development support, and a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work culture. Applications will be accepted until June 1, 2026.