Human Resources Consultant
Top Benefits
About the role
Human Resources Consultant
Competition Number: 25/132
Posting Scope: Internal / External
Posted Date: July 8, 2025
Closing Date: July 25, 2025, 4:30 PM PST
Department: People and Culture
Posting Type: Continuous (Regular Full-Time)
Work schedule: Monday to Friday ( 35 hour work week)
Salary: Pay Band 5 ($ 108,631.173 to $127,801.049)
Job Code: 3025
Employee Group: This is an Exempt position
Number of Vacancies: 1
The City of Victoria is seeking a Human Resources Consultant to join our team!
As a key member of the People and Culture Department, you’ll act as a strategic business partner, offering expert guidance across a broad range of HR functions to align people strategies with business objectives that foster an inclusive and engaged workplace.
Our ideal candidate holds a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, at least four years of experience working in a unionized environment, and is committed to building collaborative relationships and influencing positive change.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a vibrant community while advancing your professional career.
Work From Home
The successful candidate for this posting may be eligible for participation in a hybrid, work from home arrangement in alignment with the City’s Work from Home Policy. Such arrangements are determined with each employee and subject to change based on operational needs and policy direction.
Flex
The successful candidate for this vacancy would participate in a modified work week, earning a flex day off each bi-weekly period by working additional time each day. Modified work weeks established in accordance with the CUPE Local 50 Collective Agreement and are subject to change.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources, the Human Resources Consultant is a strategic business partner providing expert advice to support leaders in implementing organizational strategies and objectives. The position works independently and is responsible for navigating a broad range of people related matters in a complex environment, including employee and labour relations, performance and development, and organizational design, compensation and classification.
Major Accountabilities:
The Human Resources Consultant works closely with leaders and teams to align people and culture practices with organizational goals, priorities and values. Working with an assigned client portfolio, the HR Consultant promotes and fosters a consultative and proactive problem-solving approach to people-related opportunities and challenges to enhance workforce effectiveness and employee experience.
Employee and Labour Relations:
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Coach and advise leaders, employees and team members on a wide range of people related matters including performance management and development, attendance, team dynamics and employee relations
-
Provide expert advice in the interpretation and application of policies and procedures, employment and labour law and collective agreements
-
Support and guide leaders with workplace investigations and disciplinary processes
-
Manage grievance procedures, including conducting research, advising leaders, preparing responses and working with union representatives to reach resolution
-
Support collective bargaining with research and proposal preparation, participate on bargaining committees and implement negotiated changes to collective agreements. May act as lead negotiator.
-
In collaboration with the Abilities Management team, support return to work planning and accommodations
-
Facilitate positive labour relations and early resolution of workplace issues
Classification, Compensation and Organizational Design:
-
Advise leaders on organizational design and team structure, ensuring alignment of roles and reporting relationships with operational goals, compensation frameworks and classification systems.
-
Support leaders with creating and maintaining accurate job descriptions that reflect evolving responsibilities and operational needs
-
Administer job evaluation plans including evaluation of new and existing roles to ensure equitable consistent compensation, and participate in joint job evaluation committees
-
Provide support and advice on workforce planning initiatives
Projects and Initiatives:
-
Lead and participate in projects and initiatives including policy and program development in response to changes in legislation, organizational priorities and service delivery requirements
-
Contribute to the Department’s operational and strategic planning and implementation
-
Identify and implement changes in people practices in support of continuous improvement
Qualifications:
-
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field and at least four years of related experience in a unionized environment, or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training
-
Comprehensive and current knowledge of labour and employment law, regulations and HR best practices
-
Experience in managing complex employee relations and labour relations issues
-
Ability to apply principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility to employee and labour relations matters
-
Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
-
Demonstrated ability to build relationships, influence and work collaboratively with managers, union representatives, employees and colleagues.
-
Demonstrated ability to successfully manage initiatives and projects
-
Designation as a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) is considered an asset
To apply for this opportunity, you will need to create an online profile or log back into our career portal at www.victoria.ca/jobs - only online submissions will be considered. All applications must be submitted online by 4:30 pm on the closing date noted on the posting. Please be prepared to provide proof of qualifications as outlined in your resume.
The City of Victoria is committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility into our programs, policies, spaces, and services. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve and aim to become. Individuals who are Indigenous, racialized, immigrants, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, or facing any additional barriers are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be available upon request throughout the application and selection process.
If you require assistance, please email us at careers@victoria.ca.
Education : Bachelor’s degree
Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years
About City of Victoria BC
The City of Victoria is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, one of 13 municipalities that make up Greater Victoria. The Capital City of British Columbia, Victoria is a community of choice for its temperate climate, natural beauty and recreation opportunities.
Victoria is a small urban city, with a resident population of approximately 83,000. That figure swells to 200,000 each day as the region’s economic and employment hub. The region is known as a centre for technological innovation, and remains an international tourism destination. Other large industries include post-secondary education, marine use and government.
Located in a sub-Mediterranean zone, Victoria enjoys the mildest climate in Canada. This, combined with spectacular outdoor setting adorned with ocean views and mountain vistas, encourage year round recreational opportunities including hiking, golfing, cycling, gardening and kayaking.
Each day City employees work to provide the best services possible for our citizens. From the provision of clean water, garbage collection, and emergency services to recreation classes, transportation planning and land-use development, first-rate City services are the foundation for building a healthy, safe and sustainable community.
Facing new challenges each day, the City of Victoria is evolving to find innovative ways of providing the highest level of service possible.
Human Resources Consultant
Top Benefits
About the role
Human Resources Consultant
Competition Number: 25/132
Posting Scope: Internal / External
Posted Date: July 8, 2025
Closing Date: July 25, 2025, 4:30 PM PST
Department: People and Culture
Posting Type: Continuous (Regular Full-Time)
Work schedule: Monday to Friday ( 35 hour work week)
Salary: Pay Band 5 ($ 108,631.173 to $127,801.049)
Job Code: 3025
Employee Group: This is an Exempt position
Number of Vacancies: 1
The City of Victoria is seeking a Human Resources Consultant to join our team!
As a key member of the People and Culture Department, you’ll act as a strategic business partner, offering expert guidance across a broad range of HR functions to align people strategies with business objectives that foster an inclusive and engaged workplace.
Our ideal candidate holds a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, at least four years of experience working in a unionized environment, and is committed to building collaborative relationships and influencing positive change.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a vibrant community while advancing your professional career.
Work From Home
The successful candidate for this posting may be eligible for participation in a hybrid, work from home arrangement in alignment with the City’s Work from Home Policy. Such arrangements are determined with each employee and subject to change based on operational needs and policy direction.
Flex
The successful candidate for this vacancy would participate in a modified work week, earning a flex day off each bi-weekly period by working additional time each day. Modified work weeks established in accordance with the CUPE Local 50 Collective Agreement and are subject to change.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources, the Human Resources Consultant is a strategic business partner providing expert advice to support leaders in implementing organizational strategies and objectives. The position works independently and is responsible for navigating a broad range of people related matters in a complex environment, including employee and labour relations, performance and development, and organizational design, compensation and classification.
Major Accountabilities:
The Human Resources Consultant works closely with leaders and teams to align people and culture practices with organizational goals, priorities and values. Working with an assigned client portfolio, the HR Consultant promotes and fosters a consultative and proactive problem-solving approach to people-related opportunities and challenges to enhance workforce effectiveness and employee experience.
Employee and Labour Relations:
-
Coach and advise leaders, employees and team members on a wide range of people related matters including performance management and development, attendance, team dynamics and employee relations
-
Provide expert advice in the interpretation and application of policies and procedures, employment and labour law and collective agreements
-
Support and guide leaders with workplace investigations and disciplinary processes
-
Manage grievance procedures, including conducting research, advising leaders, preparing responses and working with union representatives to reach resolution
-
Support collective bargaining with research and proposal preparation, participate on bargaining committees and implement negotiated changes to collective agreements. May act as lead negotiator.
-
In collaboration with the Abilities Management team, support return to work planning and accommodations
-
Facilitate positive labour relations and early resolution of workplace issues
Classification, Compensation and Organizational Design:
-
Advise leaders on organizational design and team structure, ensuring alignment of roles and reporting relationships with operational goals, compensation frameworks and classification systems.
-
Support leaders with creating and maintaining accurate job descriptions that reflect evolving responsibilities and operational needs
-
Administer job evaluation plans including evaluation of new and existing roles to ensure equitable consistent compensation, and participate in joint job evaluation committees
-
Provide support and advice on workforce planning initiatives
Projects and Initiatives:
-
Lead and participate in projects and initiatives including policy and program development in response to changes in legislation, organizational priorities and service delivery requirements
-
Contribute to the Department’s operational and strategic planning and implementation
-
Identify and implement changes in people practices in support of continuous improvement
Qualifications:
-
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field and at least four years of related experience in a unionized environment, or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training
-
Comprehensive and current knowledge of labour and employment law, regulations and HR best practices
-
Experience in managing complex employee relations and labour relations issues
-
Ability to apply principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility to employee and labour relations matters
-
Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
-
Demonstrated ability to build relationships, influence and work collaboratively with managers, union representatives, employees and colleagues.
-
Demonstrated ability to successfully manage initiatives and projects
-
Designation as a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) is considered an asset
To apply for this opportunity, you will need to create an online profile or log back into our career portal at www.victoria.ca/jobs - only online submissions will be considered. All applications must be submitted online by 4:30 pm on the closing date noted on the posting. Please be prepared to provide proof of qualifications as outlined in your resume.
The City of Victoria is committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility into our programs, policies, spaces, and services. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve and aim to become. Individuals who are Indigenous, racialized, immigrants, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, or facing any additional barriers are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be available upon request throughout the application and selection process.
If you require assistance, please email us at careers@victoria.ca.
Education : Bachelor’s degree
Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years
About City of Victoria BC
The City of Victoria is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, one of 13 municipalities that make up Greater Victoria. The Capital City of British Columbia, Victoria is a community of choice for its temperate climate, natural beauty and recreation opportunities.
Victoria is a small urban city, with a resident population of approximately 83,000. That figure swells to 200,000 each day as the region’s economic and employment hub. The region is known as a centre for technological innovation, and remains an international tourism destination. Other large industries include post-secondary education, marine use and government.
Located in a sub-Mediterranean zone, Victoria enjoys the mildest climate in Canada. This, combined with spectacular outdoor setting adorned with ocean views and mountain vistas, encourage year round recreational opportunities including hiking, golfing, cycling, gardening and kayaking.
Each day City employees work to provide the best services possible for our citizens. From the provision of clean water, garbage collection, and emergency services to recreation classes, transportation planning and land-use development, first-rate City services are the foundation for building a healthy, safe and sustainable community.
Facing new challenges each day, the City of Victoria is evolving to find innovative ways of providing the highest level of service possible.