Human Resources Advisor (One Year Temporary Full-Time Opportunity)
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Status
Temporary Full-Time
About Us
Home to vast parkland and attractions including Grouse Mountain, Lynn Canyon and Capilano Suspension Bridge, the District of North Vancouver is inspired by nature, and enriched by people. Recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for six years, the District offers professional development opportunities, a competitive total compensation package, a nine-day fortnight, and hybrid work arrangements.
This is an exciting time to join us as we transform digital service delivery, reimagine the customer experience, and advance bold climate action initiatives. Known for our flexible, family-friendly policies and inclusive workplace culture, the District is an exceptional place to build a meaningful career.
Position Overview
About the Role
Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the HR Advisor provides a full range of generalist HR services to several operational business units. You will:
- Advise General Managers and managers on employee and labour relations, including grievances, attendance and disability management, and disciplinary matters.
- Lead recruitment and selection for both unionized and exempt positions.
- Manage labour relations issues, including leading workplace investigations, resolving grievances, and collective agreement interpretations.
- Provide expertise and guidance on performance management, health and safety, job classifications, compensation, and employee engagement.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with union and management representatives to support a collaborative approach.
- Ensure compliance with labour laws, relevant policies, and collective agreements.
- Support HR projects and programs in areas such as wellness, benefits and pension administration, organizational development, and equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive HR generalist experience, preferably in a unionized public sector setting.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation is an asset.
- Excellent relationship-building skills, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate sensitive and complex HR issues in a unionized environment.
Details
Salary: The pay range for this exempt position is $116,842.20 to $129,427.97 per annum (2024 rates)
Term of Appointment: 1-year maternity leave
Hours of Work: 35-hour work week (Compressed work schedule available)
Apply
The District of North Vancouver is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and accessible work environment. If you have what we’re looking for and have a passion to serve people and the community, a demonstrated understanding of safety, a commitment to supporting a healthy and safe workplace, and a willingness to take further safety training as required, we would like to hear from you. Please apply on-line at https://careers.dnv.org by November 6, 2025, to be considered.
If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources at hr@dnv.org
We thank you for your interest in employment with the District of North Vancouver and advise that only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
We respectfully acknowledge the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), on whose ancestral lands the District of North Vancouver is located.
Compensation
The pay range for this exempt position is $116,842.20 to $129,427.97 per annum (2024 rates)
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
JP#25-37T
Job Open Date
10/22/2025
Job Close Date
11/06/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
About District of North Vancouver
Stretching from Deep Cove in the east to the Capilano River Canyon in the west, we are an innovative municipal government that maintains and enhances the quality of life for our residents and businesses.
A flexible, family-friendly employer with an inclusive workplace culture, we offer exciting career options, professional development opportunities, and a competitive salary and benefits package.
Come and contribute to making the District of North Vancouver a great place to live, work and play for generations to come.
Human Resources Advisor (One Year Temporary Full-Time Opportunity)
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Status
Temporary Full-Time
About Us
Home to vast parkland and attractions including Grouse Mountain, Lynn Canyon and Capilano Suspension Bridge, the District of North Vancouver is inspired by nature, and enriched by people. Recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for six years, the District offers professional development opportunities, a competitive total compensation package, a nine-day fortnight, and hybrid work arrangements.
This is an exciting time to join us as we transform digital service delivery, reimagine the customer experience, and advance bold climate action initiatives. Known for our flexible, family-friendly policies and inclusive workplace culture, the District is an exceptional place to build a meaningful career.
Position Overview
About the Role
Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the HR Advisor provides a full range of generalist HR services to several operational business units. You will:
- Advise General Managers and managers on employee and labour relations, including grievances, attendance and disability management, and disciplinary matters.
- Lead recruitment and selection for both unionized and exempt positions.
- Manage labour relations issues, including leading workplace investigations, resolving grievances, and collective agreement interpretations.
- Provide expertise and guidance on performance management, health and safety, job classifications, compensation, and employee engagement.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with union and management representatives to support a collaborative approach.
- Ensure compliance with labour laws, relevant policies, and collective agreements.
- Support HR projects and programs in areas such as wellness, benefits and pension administration, organizational development, and equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive HR generalist experience, preferably in a unionized public sector setting.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation is an asset.
- Excellent relationship-building skills, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate sensitive and complex HR issues in a unionized environment.
Details
Salary: The pay range for this exempt position is $116,842.20 to $129,427.97 per annum (2024 rates)
Term of Appointment: 1-year maternity leave
Hours of Work: 35-hour work week (Compressed work schedule available)
Apply
The District of North Vancouver is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and accessible work environment. If you have what we’re looking for and have a passion to serve people and the community, a demonstrated understanding of safety, a commitment to supporting a healthy and safe workplace, and a willingness to take further safety training as required, we would like to hear from you. Please apply on-line at https://careers.dnv.org by November 6, 2025, to be considered.
If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources at hr@dnv.org
We thank you for your interest in employment with the District of North Vancouver and advise that only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
We respectfully acknowledge the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), on whose ancestral lands the District of North Vancouver is located.
Compensation
The pay range for this exempt position is $116,842.20 to $129,427.97 per annum (2024 rates)
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
JP#25-37T
Job Open Date
10/22/2025
Job Close Date
11/06/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
About District of North Vancouver
Stretching from Deep Cove in the east to the Capilano River Canyon in the west, we are an innovative municipal government that maintains and enhances the quality of life for our residents and businesses.
A flexible, family-friendly employer with an inclusive workplace culture, we offer exciting career options, professional development opportunities, and a competitive salary and benefits package.
Come and contribute to making the District of North Vancouver a great place to live, work and play for generations to come.