LOCATION: PROVINCIAL OFFICE I ABBOTSFORD

In your human resources experience, you know the value of empowering employees to do their best work, especially in service to individuals with diverse abilities. You’re seeking a role where your leadership, organizational expertise, and commitment to people can truly make a difference.
At Bethesda, we are dedicated to fostering a sense of community among the people we support, our staff, leadership, and the broader community. We believe in interdependence, shared experiences, and recognizing the unique abilities that every individual brings.
If you’re ready to use your HR expertise to strengthen our operations and support a team motivated by purpose, respect and collaboration, this is your opportunity. Be part of something meaningful, where your leadership helps create a supportive, inclusive environment for both staff and the people we serve.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

· A willingness to support the mission of Bethesda to people with diverse abilities.
· Knowledge of labour law, human rights, disability management, OHS, general HR processes.
· Education in human resources, CPHR designation and/or significant experience in HR with willingness to obtain additional education to qualify for CPHR designation.
· Proven leadership experience and strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with employees.
· Strong organizational and analytical skills with a high level of personal integrity, initiative and maturity.
· Strong attention to detail.
· Excellent communication and writing skills and ability to teach or train staff.
· Ability to work with finances/numbers.
· Cultural and diversity awareness and ability to support conflict resolution.
· Standard requirements (criminal record check, medical clearance and ICBC driving record).
· Personal values in line with Bethesda’s Christian foundations and Guiding Principles.

· Assist the chief human resources officer in leading the human resources staff team.
· Oversight of recruitment, onboarding and retention of employees.
· Oversight of employee job requirements and personnel files.
· Coordination and administration of employee training.
· Involvement with directing employee performance, discipline and handling of labour issues.
· On-going development of human resources procedures.
· Involvement with employee disability management and occupational health and safety.
· Involvement with administration of compensation and benefits.