HR/Labour Relations Advisor - Vancouver, BC
Community. Services. Together.
About Us
We are a mission-driven non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of marginalized communities in Vancouver’s Downtown East side. Our team provides inclusive, trauma-informed, and culturally safe services in a unionized, community health setting.
Serving our community for over 60 years
The Bloom Group responds to the most urgent needs of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. We embrace transformative solutions for resolving pressing and complex challenges. We fill the gaps in areas that are critical to building a resilient community.
Since 1961, The Bloom Group has led many of our community’s most progressive social services to reduce homelessness, provide end-of-life care for individuals with mental health challenges and addictions, ensure women-led families in crisis can stay together as they rebuild their lives, provide financial management for at-risk seniors, and much more. Our ‘low-barrier’ services are inclusive and available to all individuals in need, regardless of their circumstances, and without conditions.
We must find solutions to end poverty and homelessness. Our services meet the immediate needs of individuals, while systematically building a foundation that strengthens community sustainability. We put ideas into practice, implementing innovative, yet practical and scalable initiatives that redefine possibilities and catalyze long-lasting change. We collaborate with a wide circle of partners to share expertise and resources and affect broad change that would not be possible in isolation.
Our Vision
A strong and resilient community where all persons have a stable home and the support to live healthy lives with self-determination.
Our Mission
We support the most vulnerable people in our community through the provision of housing, health and social services.
Position Summary
Reporting to the VP, Human Resources, this role serves as a subject matter expert in collective agreement administration, and plays a key role in supporting a respectful, equitable, and collaborative workplace. This position provides expert guidance on HR practices, labour relations, and collective agreement interpretation, with a strong emphasis on working within unionized environments, particularly those governed by health sector agreements.
Key Responsibilities
Foster a collaborative Labour Relations environment – cultivate a positive, transparent and cooperative labour relations climate at our unionized locations.
Provide day-to-day HR support to the Leadership team, managers and staff, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations, by identifying and addressing potential labour relations concerns, ensuring grievances are resolved promptly and effectively.
Strengthen relationships and actively promote productive engagement and cooperation between the Company, the Union and its workforce.
Advise on and interpret collective agreements, particularly those under the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) or similar.
Support grievance handling, investigations, and progressive discipline processes in collaboration with union representatives.
Assist in preparing for and participating in Essential Service Planning and labour-management meetings.
Develop and deliver training on HR policies, respectful workplace practices, and conflict resolution.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation, health sector union agreements, and best practices in HR and labour relations.
Contribute to HR policy development and organizational initiatives that promote equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Employee information input for HRIS and Payroll systems and reporting for the same
Benefits management for exempt and unionized employees.
Qualifications
Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a unionized health sector environment.
Strong knowledge of BC labour laws, employment standards, and collective agreement administration.
Experience working with health sector unions such as BCGEU, HEU, HSA, or CUPE is essential.
Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive issues with discretion, diplomacy, and cultural humility.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
Proficiency in MS Office applications; experience with HRIS, Payroll & Scheduling is considered an asset.
CPHR designation or eligibility is an asset.
Working Conditions
Based in downtown Vancouver
Occasional travel between program sites located in the downtown East side, will be required.
Exposure to complex social issues including poverty, mental health, and substance use.
Compensation
· Subject to experience ($80-100K), plus benefits, pension, and a vacation package reflective of the position.
**Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered**
To apply for this opportunity, please email your resume, cover letter, and total remuneration
expectations to:
Allan Welyk President & Director ELEVATE Search Group Email: allan@elevatesearchgroup.com Web:www.elevatesearchgroup.com
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