Human Resources Consultant

Human Resources Consultant

Competition Number:              25/132

Posting Scope:                         Internal / External

Posted Date:                             July 8, 2025

Closing Date:                            July 25, 2025, 4:30 PM PST

Department:                              People and Culture

Posting Type:                           Continuous (Regular Full-Time)

Work schedule:                        Monday to Friday ( 35 hour work week)

Salary:                                       Pay Band 5 ($108, 631.173 to $127, 801.049)

Job Code:                                  3025

Employee Group:                     This is an Exempt position

Number of Vacancies:             1

The City of Victoria is seeking a Human Resources Consultant to join our team!

As a key member of the People and Culture Department, you’ll act as a strategic business partner, offering expert guidance across a broad range of HR functions to align people strategies with business objectives that foster an inclusive and engaged workplace.

Our ideal candidate holds a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, at least four years of experience working in a unionized environment, and is committed to building collaborative relationships and influencing positive change.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a vibrant community while advancing your professional career.

Work From Home

The successful candidate for this posting may be eligible for participation in a hybrid, work from home arrangement in alignment with the City’s Work from Home Policy. Such arrangements are determined with each employee and subject to change based on operational needs and policy direction. 

EDO

The successful candidate may be eligible for earned days off, earning up to two days per month in recognition of time worked beyond core operational hours. Such arrangements are subject to change based on operational needs.

Position Summary: 

Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources, the Human Resources Consultant is a strategic business partner providing expert advice to support leaders in implementing organizational strategies and objectives. The position works independently and is responsible for navigating a broad range of people related matters in a complex environment, including employee and labour relations, performance and development, and organizational design, compensation and classification.

Major Accountabilities:

The Human Resources Consultant works closely with leaders and teams to align people and culture practices with organizational goals, priorities and values. Working with an assigned client portfolio, the HR Consultant promotes and fosters a consultative and proactive problem-solving approach to people-related opportunities and challenges to enhance workforce effectiveness and employee experience.  

Employee and Labour Relations:

• Coach and advise leaders, employees and team members on a wide range of people related matters including performance management and development, attendance, team dynamics and employee relations
• Provide expert advice in the interpretation and application of policies and procedures, employment and labour law and collective agreements
• Support and guide leaders with workplace investigations and disciplinary processes
• Manage grievance procedures, including conducting research, advising leaders, preparing responses and working with union representatives to reach resolution
• Support collective bargaining with research and proposal preparation, participate on bargaining committees and implement negotiated changes to collective agreements. May act as lead negotiator.
• In collaboration with the Abilities Management team, support return to work planning and accommodations
• Facilitate positive labour relations and early resolution of workplace issues

Classification, Compensation and Organizational Design:

• Advise leaders on organizational design and team structure, ensuring alignment of roles and reporting relationships with operational goals, compensation frameworks and classification systems.
• Support leaders with creating and maintaining accurate job descriptions that reflect evolving responsibilities and operational needs
• Administer job evaluation plans including evaluation of new and existing roles to ensure equitable consistent compensation, and participate in joint job evaluation committees
• Provide support and advice on workforce planning initiatives

Projects and Initiatives:

• Lead and participate in projects and initiatives including policy and program development in response to changes in legislation, organizational priorities and service delivery requirements
• Contribute to the Department’s operational and strategic planning and implementation
• Identify and implement changes in people practices in support of continuous improvement

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field and at least four years of related experience in a unionized environment, or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training
• Comprehensive and current knowledge of labour and employment law, regulations and HR best practices
• Experience in managing complex employee relations and labour relations issues
• Ability to apply principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility to employee and labour relations matters
• Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, influence and work collaboratively with managers, union representatives, employees and colleagues.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage initiatives and projects
• Designation as a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) is considered an asset

To apply for this opportunity, you will need to create an online profile or log back into our career portal at www.victoria.ca/jobs - only online submissions will be considered. All applications must be submitted online by 4:30 pm on the closing date noted on the posting. Please be prepared to provide proof of qualifications as outlined in your resume. 

The City of Victoria is committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility into our programs, policies, spaces, and services. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve and aim to become. Individuals who are Indigenous, racialized, immigrants, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, or facing any additional barriers are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be available upon request throughout the application and selection process. 

If you require assistance, please email us at careers@victoria.ca.