About us
The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders.
The first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes.
The HR Advisory Services team is accountable for all aspects of the Human Resources Advisory function related to HR business partner services and labour relations, which includes organizational design, leadership coaching, talent management, progressive discipline & termination support, workforce planning, dispute resolution, and investigations.
Title: Human Resources Business Partner
Salary: $86,778 - $102,091 - $117,405 year (pay range explained below)
Contract: Temporary, Term until 26th June 2026
Hours: 37.5 hours, Monday- Friday
Location: Anywhere in BC – (Hybrid – minimum 50% in the offices)
About the role
Reporting to the Director, HR Advisory Services, as HR Business Partner you will share the responsibility for business goals and target delivery through alignment of HR practices and business strategies. You will be first point of contact for operational partners within assigned client group(s), working closing with the HR team, drawing on the expertise of both internal and external subject matter experts to facilitate effective implementation of HR plans and initiatives in a seamless service delivery model. Additionally, as a member of the management team of operational partners, you will be accountable for providing a full range of human resources advice and solutions.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
• Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree preferably in Human Resources or Business Administration, be specialized in Human Resources Management
• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five (5) years of experience involving the application of advanced HR expertise to the resolution of complex people and organizational issues in an environment with unionized and non-union employees
• CHRP designation considered an asset.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience working in an Indigenous organization, and familiar with Indigenous culture, and have worked with Indigenous communities.
• Advanced knowledge of the concepts, practices, methods and techniques pertaining to the human resources field, including knowledge of specialized disciplines, such as employee relations, labour relations, leadership coaching and training, learning & development, organizational culture, compensation and benefits, and recruitment.
• Models a commitment to service and being a strategic HR business partner within a complex organization.
• An accomplished communicator and active listener with a demonstrated ability to negotiate and influence within a collaborative framework, with a proven ability to create a safe space for communication.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to mentor and coach to ensure success in the workplace.
• An understanding and application of trauma informed HR practices would be an asset.
• Solid leadership skills to take the lead on projects and assignments to address clients’ HR requirements
• Ability and willingness to perform all regular job duties and responsibilities through an Indigenous lens, with specific consideration given to cultural safety and humility.
Please refer to Job Specification section of the Job Description for more details.
Working at FNHA
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:
- Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31% (after 3 months)
- 3 weeks’ vacation pro-rated, plus 5 personal days, 1 volunteer day, and 14 public holidays including National Indigenous People’s Day and National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
- Access to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment
- And more!
The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis.
Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our family to be leaders in wellness and all staff members develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance partnership and goal-setting.
The Pay Range is the minimum and maximum annual salary based on full time equivalent hours.
Incumbents are typically hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the range based on their knowledge, skills, abilities and experience in relation to the role requirements.
The top 10% of the pay range is for the incumbents who are industry experts in the job with the combination of exceptional experience and competencies needed to perform all duties and responsibilities at a superior capability level.
As a health and wellness organization, the FNHA has aligned with the Provincial Public Health Order released on October 14, 2021. We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees at First Nations Health Authority. This policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If selected for employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination by providing a copy of your BC Vaccination Card Passport with the QR code.
How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button.
Closing date: 20th May 2024 (at 23:59)
For more information about us, please visit: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us
If you have any inquiries or issues please contact FNHA Recruitment at careers@fnha.ca
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