Manager, HR Advisory Services and Talent Attraction

British Columbia Institute of Technology

British Columbia Institute of Technology

People & HR

CAD 108,294-148,904 / year

Posted on May 4, 2026

Position Details

Position Information
Position Title Manager, HR Advisory Services and Talent Attraction
Who We Are
At BCIT, putting people at the core of everything we do is paramount. This idea is the foundation of BCIT’s People Vision, which describes the Institute’s goals and priorities in respect to our people. In a complex and uncertain world, it’s vital our people feel valued, supported and connected. BCIT champions a culture of innovation and global progress through people’s imagination and creativity. With a competitive compensation package, great work-life balance, and career advancement opportunities, see why we’ve earned the title of one of BC’s Top Employers for over ten years running.
Position Summary
BCIT’s Human Resources is seeking a regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) Manager, HR Advisory Services and Talent Attraction. This position provides strategic development and delivery of employee programs and advisory services to enhance talent attraction and succession, engagement, development, and retention of employees across the Institute. Manages a team of Human Resources Business Partners, Recruitment Specialists, Recruitment Assistants and related roles, fostering excellence, accountability, collaboration, and service orientation. Participates in the development of Human Resources strategies and plans by contributing expertise related to employee experience, talent attraction and acquisition, succession planning and people development. Leads strategic initiatives within areas of accountability and ensures programs, practices, and services are aligned with Institute priorities, collective agreements, policies, and applicable legislation.
Duties & Responsibilities
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Participates and contributes as a key member of the Director, Employee Relations leadership team in the development and implementation of strategic objectives, plans, priorities and initiatives specific to Human Resources programs and activities consistent with the Institute’s mandate, mission, values and objectives.
  • Acts as a trusted advisor providing strategic HR advisory services, coaching, and partnership to leaders on complex people management matters related to employee experience and talent, while promoting a positive and engaging employee and labour environment.
  • Provides leadership and oversight to the development and implementation of a strategic talent attraction and recruitment program, HR advisory services and activities that fosters innovation, accountability, collaboration while ensuring effective, and inclusive practices across the institute.
  • Leads, coaches and supports the Recruitment Specialists in managing complex or sensitive recruitment activities, selection processes, and workforce planning initiatives.
  • Leads, coaches and mentors the HR Business Partners, as a trusted and strategic partner, in the development and implementation of effective people management strategies, practices, standards, and initiatives delivering support and services to client areas.
  • Collaborates and supports organizational activities that advance the employee experience, workforce sustainability, organizational effectiveness, and employee engagement.
  • Researches best practices, trends, and emerging approaches in employee experience, talent acquisition, and people development, recommending appropriate actions and implementation across the Institute.
  • Collaborates with leaders and employees, as appropriate, in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement and enhancement of employee experience and talent programs, including workforce planning, talent acquisition, onboarding, career development, performance management, recognition, retention, and succession planning.
  • Ensures team compliance with Institute policies, collective agreements, legislation, and jurisprudence related to employee experience and talent programs.
  • Ensures HR programs and practices are equitable, inclusive, and compliant with collective agreements, policies, and employment, labour, and human rights legislation.
  • Builds and maintains effective, collaborative relationships with leaders, employees, unions, and partners to support a positive employee environment.
  • Works in partnership with Labour Relations and other areas within HR to ensure a coordinated, integrated and consistent approach to service delivery.
  • Develops reports, analyses, dashboards, and presentations to keep the Director informed of program outcomes, trends, risks, and emerging issues within areas of accountability.
  • Manages direct and indirect reporting staff, oversees and participates in selection, coaching, mentoring, development, performance management and all other people-management practices.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation preferred.
  • Minimum six years of progressive human resources experience, including leadership experience, with an emphasis on employee experience, talent acquisition, and HR advisory services in a unionized environment.
  • Advanced knowledge of workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee experience, performance management, succession planning, and engagement practices.
  • Advanced knowledge of employment, labour, and human rights legislation.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability with experience building and managing high‑performing professional teams.
  • Fosters a culture of respect, understanding, diversity, equity, inclusion and an appreciation for diverse perspectives.
  • Advanced communication, interpersonal, analytical, and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to influence and build trust at all organizational levels.
  • Proficiency with standard office systems and applications.
Additional Information
Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

  • Competitive pay
  • Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation
  • Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan including access to a Health Care Spending Account of up to $500 if eligible!
  • Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangements available
  • Professional Development funds and resources
  • Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
  • Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
  • Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
  • Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time. For more information on our generous benefits, click here!

BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact us using our contact form. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal. Applications submitted through the contact form will not be accepted. For additional information, please visit our frequently asked questions (FAQs) page and see how we hire.

The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).
Position Details
Posting Category Management
Salary Range $108,294-$148,904, with a control point of $135,367 per annum
Additional Salary Information
The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and the maximum base salary for a position. The control point of the range represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications, and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred, or promoted between the minimum and the control point of the salary range for a job, taking internal equity into account. Salaries above the control point may be considered for extenuating circumstances and must be approved by an external governing body.
Department 2 HR Employee Relations
Campus Location Burnaby campus
Bargaining Unit Management
Job Status Regular
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Start Date 07/06/2026
Anticipated End Date
Competition Information
Competition Number 26M013
Competition Open Date 05/02/2026
Competition Close Date 05/16/2026
Open Until Filled? No
Quicklink for Posting https://careers.bcit.ca/postings/10342

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * What is the highest level of education attained? Successful candidates will be required to submit official transcript(s) from the granting institution for verification.
    • GED
    • High School Diploma
    • Certificate
    • Diploma
    • Associates Degree
    • Bachelors Degree
    • Masters Degree
    • PHD
  2. * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
    • 0-1
    • 1-2
    • 3-5
    • 6-9
    • 10+
  3. * All positions at BCIT require on campus presence at the applicable campus location(s). This means the successful candidate must be able to and willing to relocate to the Lower Mainland. Please select from the following that best describes your situation:
    • I currently reside in the Lower Mainland
    • I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland, however I am willing and able to relocate if found to be the successful candidate
    • I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland and I am unwilling to relocate
  4. * Given the posted salary range for this position, please indicate your salary expectation should you be the successful candidate for this position.

    (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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