Manager/Director of Human Resources

• Advise school and district leadership on performance management, discipline, attendance, staffing, and HR policies.
• Administer HR programs including job evaluation, attendance support, performance reviews, wellness, and DEI initiatives.
• Align HR strategy with the district's strategic and educational goals.
• Lead workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational development.
• Promote equity, diversity, and inclusion across all HR practices.
• Analyze HR metrics to inform improvements.
• Model collaborative and compassionate leadership.

• Manage BCTF/Nisga'a Teachers' Union (NTU) and CUPE agreements, ensuring compliance and proactive issue resolution.
• Support collective bargaining in collaboration district leadership and BCPSEA.
• Interpret agreements, resolve grievances, and conduct investigations.
• Administer grievance and arbitration processes.

• Oversee recruitment, hiring, and onboarding with a focus on fairness and transparency.
• Manage conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and grievances.
• Coordinate investigations into employee misconduct.
• Mentor school administrators in staff evaluation and development.
• Support high performance and professional standards.

• Ensure compliance with the School Act, Employment Standards Act, and Workers' Compensation Act.
• Oversee benefits administration, leave management, and documentation.
• Provide guidance on contracts, policies, and best practices.
• Assist in developing and evaluating HR-related Board policies.
• Ensure adherence to administrative procedures and policies.

• Ensure compliance with OHS legislation and standards.
• Oversee JOH&S committees and safety initiatives.
• Enforce the Respectful Workplace Policy.
• Manage WorkSafeBC claims and accommodations.
• Oversee disability management for all staff.

• Oversee payroll onboarding and salary placement.
• Collaborate with finance on staffing budgets and expenditures.
• Ensure wage and benefit compliance with collective agreements.

• Provide training for administrators on staffing and HR policies.
• Design and implement employee development programs.
• Support professional development for EAs and Learner Support Teachers.
• Assist with teacher practicum and Community Field Experience (CFE) coordination.

• Lead recruitment and evaluation for unionized staff.
• Develop job postings, screen candidates, and manage interviews.
• Use enrollment projections to inform staffing.
• Deliver orientation programs for new hires.
• Collaborate with administrators on staffing needs.
• Assist with staffing allocations.

• Maintain transparent communication with staff and unions.
• Foster positive relationships with employees and associations.
• Support administrators in resolving HR concerns.
• Participate in district committees and represent the district provincially.

• Develop and manage the HR department budget.
• Provide staffing and budget data for district planning.
• Ensure cost-effective HR operations.

• Maintain collaborative relationships with district leadership.
• Provide regular updates and reports to district leadership.
• Develop and review an annual professional growth and work plan.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (required for Manager level).
• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred for Director level).
• Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation is an asset.
• Minimum five years of progressive leadership experience in HR, labour relations, or school administration.
• Experience in K-12 system is an asset.

• Extensive experience in employee/labour relations, performance and disability management, engagement, training, and workforce planning.
• Proven experience in collective agreement management, grievance resolution, and employment law.
• Experience working with Indigenous employees and partners including communication, collaboration and following local protocols.

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