Human Resources - Human Resources Business Partner (Mon-Fri Days)

at  RainCity Housing and Support Society

RainCity Housing operates on the stolen, unceded, ancestral, traditional homelands of the Xʷməθkwəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ Nations in so-called Vancouver, the q̓íc̓əy̓, qʼʷa: n̓ƛʼən̓, kʷikʷəƛ̓əm, qiqéyt, SEMYOME, Stó꞉lō, and sc̓əwaθən məsteyəxʷ Nations in so-called Lower Mainland, and the shíshálh in so-called Sunshine Coast.
About Us – A home for every person
RainCity Housing is an organization that makes a difference in people’s lives. Our mission is to advance social equity by building upon the strengths of our community and of each individual. With a goal of providing a home for everyone, RainCity’s programs sustain relationships, strengthen communities, and make change for people experiencing homelessness, mental health, trauma, and substance use issues.
RainCity Housing has been developing emerging and promising practices for over 40 years in social services and healthcare, providing Housing First, harm reduction and supports for community members who access our services. To learn more, check out our innovations page. You can visit our Indeed page and click on the “Follow” button to be notified of new job openings: ca.indeed.com/cmp/Raincity-Housing-and-Support-Society/about.
You can also follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

BENEFITS:

• 5 days of paid leave for Indigenous Employees for Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual events per year
• 8 weeks of paid leave for gender affirming care for medical procedures for transgender and gender diverse employees, cumulative total
• Employee and Family Assistance Program available to ALL employees, including 24-hour helpline, Personal counselling, Life Coaching, Financial Coaching, Legal Referral and Advisory Services, and Health Coaching: https://www.fseap.ca/
• Municipal Pension Plan with guaranteed lifetime monthly pension when you retire: https://mpp.pensionsbc.ca/
• Employer-paid benefits for regular Part-time and Full-time employees:
• Core Gender Affirmation services
• $1,000/year coverage for Massage
• $500 per paramedical service Physiotherapy, Naturopath, Acupuncture, Chiropract, and more
• Vision Care, Dental Care, Prescription Drugs, Group Life Benefit (1 x annual salary,) Long Term Disability, and Unlimited Out-of-Province and Out-of-Country Emergencies.
  Position Summary
  We have an exciting opportunity for a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our team. This position will work with program leadership to provide high-quality advice and support in the areas of labour and employee relations, collective agreement and policy interpretation, performance management, investigations, Disability Management, Occupational Health and Safety etc. We are looking for an experienced communicator with advanced relationship management skills and the ability to build productive partnerships with leadership, employees, and union representatives.
  COMPETITION#: job2024.157
  APPLY BY: Midnight, May 29, 2024
  POSITION TITLE: Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)
  DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
  POSITION TYPE: Temporary until November 1, 2024, or return of incumbent, Full-Time, 80 hours bi-weekly.
  EMPLOYEE GROUP: Excluded
  SALARY: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 annually
  START DATE: As soon as possible
  SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm.
  REPORTS TO: HRBP Team Lead
  SCHEDULE: Flexible working arrangements. A combination of work from home and head office.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A post-secondary education in Human Resources, bachelor’s degree preferred.
• CPHR designation is an asset.
• Non-profit experience is preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of Labour Relations and Human Resources Generalist experience, including Health and Safety and disability management.
• Excellent computer skills in MS Office and HRIS.
• Class 5 driver’s license.
• Ability to understand, communicate and support the mission and values of RainCity Housing, and the models/methods of supporting clients including the principles of Housing First and Harm Reduction.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

Position Accountabilities

• Encourages and supports a positive and collaborative labour relations environment by working effectively with the Union and its staff representatives.
• Develops collaborative relationships with the leadership teams of the assigned group of programs; becomes an integral member of those teams as a trusted advisor.
• Ensures advice complies with the collective agreement, legislative requirements, industry standards and corporate policies.
• Manages the grievance process, liaising with legal counsel as required; prepares for and participates in arbitrations and mediations in conjunction with the HR leadership.
• Works with HR leadership and key stakeholders to create, develop and implement effective organization-wide human resources initiatives, polices and processes.
• Provides counseling and advice to management on performance management processes and issues, such as evaluation, engagement, recognition, coaching, discipline, attendance, and termination; ensures processes support the organization to achieve its goals.
• Acts as the primary resource for health and wellness and return to work programs including EAP, LTD, EDMP, and Accommodation to ensure staff are supported in their mental and physical health; stays up to date on industry and organizational best practices on these issues.
• Plays a lead role in Occupational Health and Safety for the assigned programs; implements and maintains a functioning health and safety program and Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee at each worksite; oversees OHS claims and record keeping processes.
• Acts as a direct resource to managers in areas of staffing, training, performance management, occupational health and safety, employee wellness, labour relations.
• Provides advice and guidance to managers pertaining to the interpretation and administration of the collective agreement for staff represented by the BCGEU, including investigation and discipline processes.
• Gains insight into the operational and service delivery requirements of the assigned programs including strategy, long-term goals, staffing/talent levels, opportunities, and challenges; identifies and provides strategic human resources solutions.
• Completes independent projects within the scope of the role to design and implement enhanced HR processes and services, or components of more complex projects on behalf of the HR team.
• Supports/backfills other HRBPs as needed.

What We Offer

• Meaningful work – work with a fun and dynamic HR team, providing support to achieve our goal of a home for every person.
• Competitive salary.
• Generous vacation plan.
• Employer paid extended health and dental benefits.
• Pension - we are members of the Municipal Pension Plan.
• Career development.
• Flexible working arrangements.

Please submit both a cover letter and resume to apply, describing your suitability for this position. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest. As part of the application process, you may be asked a short set of questions to provide further information about your experience and availability. Please note, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Diversity
RainCity Housing serves a diverse group of people, and we need a staff group that reflects this diversity. People of diverse backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply.
As we work towards building a diverse staff team, we are particularly seeking applicants who identify as being Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, applicants with personal lived expertise, and 2SLGBTQ+ identified people.
Inclusion and creating a safer space
We are committed to making our organization a safer place for our staff, with steps taken to create space for learning and unlearning. RainCity’s department of Indigenous Cultural Services was created with the purpose to acknowledge the unique history and service needs of our Indigenous staff and tenants in respect to accessing culturally relevant and culturally sensitive care and support. RainCity’s Black Affinity Group was formed to provide support for Black staff by creating a safe space to support each other, network, debrief, and to heal from the impact of harm endured. Candidates are welcome to self-identifying in their cover letters as Black, First nations, Métis, or Inuit.
All of our employees are expected to develop and exhibit skills to contribute to safety in the workplace, including demonstrating anti-racism knowledge and skills to support racialized communities, including knowledge of Canada’s historical and on-going colonialism and its impact on Indigenous peoples, and commitment to learn and uphold the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action and BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. Employees are also expected to demonstrate anti-discrimination knowledge and skills to support equity seeking groups, including the 2SLGBTQA+ community, people who use drugs and alcohol, people living with mental health issues and sex workers.
Inclusivity and support for people with differing abilities
In our efforts to provide a barrier-free workplace, we invite you to let us know of any adjustments or accommodations that might be needed for you to participate in the interview or selection process by sending an email to hr.inbox@raincityhousing.org.
If you’re having any difficulty creating an account or submitting your resume: Please email dfrecruitingsupport@raincityhousing.org for assistance.
Do you want to improve your chances of joining RainCity? Be sure to include a cover letter letting us know why the work that we do is important to you, and how your experiences make you a good fit for this role.

Do you need additional support with your application? Connect with our partners for assistance:

• ACCESS Futures provides free employment support for Indigenous people and can assist with career advising, resume and cover letter writing, and funding for training: https://www.accessfutures.com/employment-services
• PRISM Employment Support Service (ESS) provides free strengths-based, trauma-informed employment support program for 2SLGBTQIA+ people, including coaching sessions, workshops, personal counselling sessions, and financial assistance for transit, occupational training, clothing, and childcare: https://qmunity.ca/employment/
• WorkBC provides free employment services to all job seekers, providing with support in resume and cover letter writing, training, and financial support for childcare and transportation costs: https://www.workbc.ca/discover-employment-services/workbc-centres/employment-services
• MOSAIC provides free employment support for refugees, immigrants, and racialized women, with services in career readiness training, mentoring, and peer groups: https://mosaicbc.org/our-services/employment-services/

We are a Union
RainCity Housing is a unionized workplace. Along with the union, we support the principles of the Human Rights Code of BC. We promote a workplace that treats both staff and the people accessing services with dignity and respect

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