Job type: Part time (20hs/week) contract position, possibility of increased hours
Location: Vancouver, BC (at location)
Hourly rate: $42 - $50

ACCOUNTABILITIES

The role is primarily accountable (but not limited to):

• Lead recruitment: hiring full-time Westies, contractors, and co-ops
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes for all employee types
• Own and enhance compensation structure, conduct market rate research
• Drive retention by addressing employee needs and improving workplace satisfaction
• Oversee benefits, leaves, and personal requests
• Design and lead performance review cycles
• Create, review, and update corporate policies
• Champion our values and foster a positive, inclusive culture
• Coordinate team celebrations, milestones, and internal events (e.g., holiday party, Halloween, annual retreat, workshops, Lunch & Learns)

REQUIREMENTS

These are the applicable education, required skills and competencies this candidate brings to the role.

• Bachelor’s degree (4-year) in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• CPHR designation (or equivalent experience)
• 4–8 years of progressive HR experience, ideally in a small-to-mid-size organization

• Proven track record navigating multiple HR functions, including recruitment, compensation, performance management, and policy developmentExperience designing and rolling out performance management systems through effective change management

CORE SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

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• Expert-level communication skills; written and verbal, across all levels

• Strong ability to prioritize and manage competing demands
• Deep understanding of BC Employment Standards, HR compliance, and best practices
• High level of professional discretion, empathy, and emotional intelligence
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in workplace practices
• A positive, proactive attitude, we’re looking for someone who brings genuine awesomeness to the team

ABOUT THE ROLE

The HR Generalist is a key role in the People, Finance, and Ops team and works cross-functionally at MistyWest to manage top-level people strategy, talent acquisition, human resources, professional development, workplace policy, culture, community and internal events.
The HR Generalist has the ability to develop and implement the full scope of people-facing activities in the organization. They will work closely with the leadership team to deliver key outcomes to assist MistyWest in achieving our long-term goals, mission & vision.

The role is primarily accountable (but not limited to):

• Lead recruitment: hiring full-time Westies, contractors, and co-ops
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes for all employee types
• Own and enhance compensation structure, conduct market rate research
• Drive retention by addressing employee needs and improving workplace satisfaction
• Oversee benefits, leaves, and personal requests
• Design and lead performance review cycles
• Create, review, and update corporate policies
• Champion our values and foster a positive, inclusive culture
• Coordinate team celebrations, milestones, and internal events (e.g., holiday party, Halloween, annual retreat, workshops, Lunch & Learns

These are the applicable education, required skills and competencies this candidate brings to the role.

• Bachelor’s degree (4-year) in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• CPHR designation (or equivalent experience)
• 4–8 years of progressive HR experience, ideally in a small-to-mid-size organization
• Proven track record navigating multiple HR functions, including recruitment, compensation, performance management, and policy developmentExperience designing and rolling out performance management systems through effective change managemen