Human Resources Labour Relations Advisor, Resident Doctors

Salary Details

The salary range for this position is CAD $46.39/Hr. - CAD $66.68/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Human Resources Labour Relations Advisor with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Human Resources Labour Relations Advisor to join the Resident Doctors portfolio. Apply today to join our team!

As a Human Resources Labour Relations Advisor with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Provide human resource and labour relations consultation, advice and support in a dynamic health care environment.
• Promote and foster a consultative and problem solving labour relations approach with Operations Leaders, Union partners, and staff by providing consistent application and guidance on collective agreements, legislation, relevant regulations and acts, policies and procedures.
• In partnership with other People teams, develop and maintain collaborative relationships with Operations Leaders and influences decision making by providing informed advice and guidance on approaches to meet business requirements.
• Provide strategic labour relations advice, guidance and support on innovative workforce optimization strategies and planning, and maintain current knowledge on relevant legislation, health care collective agreements and human resource practices for Vancouver Coastal Health.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• University degree in a related field and/or a Human Resources certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution, plus five (5) years of recent related experience in a unionized environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Membership with the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of British Columbia & Yukon (CPHR BC & YK) considered an asset.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of current employment legislation and relevant case law.
• Comprehensive knowledge of human resources management principles and best practices.
• Ability to build effective and meaningful working relationships with others, both internal and external, including those with different perspectives.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Effective negotiation, mediation, and facilitation skills.
• Understanding of the dimensions of equity, diversity and inclusion and the ability to identify structural barriers within the organization.
• Demonstrated commitment to self-awareness and authenticity.
• Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to provide client focused services.
• Ability to lead change and manage conflict.

Closing Statement

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process. Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH):VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. ***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.