Human Resources Advisor - Exempt Position

OPEN DATE:         Friday, July 18, 2025

CLOSING DATE:  Open until filled

DEPARTMENT:     Human Resources

REPORTS TO:      Director of Human Resources

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City of Powell River

Come live, work and play in paradise! Located along the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Powell River is a contemporary hub that balances abundant, natural beauty and a surplus of adventures with growing industry sectors in technology, retail, and tourism. Located just a 90-minute ferry away from Vancouver Island, within the traditional territory of the Tla'amin First Nation, Powell River offers a mix of urban and rural living in a temperate climate. It’s known for an unparalleled outdoor lifestyle, a vibrant arts community, and four seasons of recreational adventures to explore.

Human Resources Advisor

(Salary Range $104,300 - $119,600 per year)

We are seeking a highly skilled, enthusiastic professional to join our growing team. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, you’ll provide expertise and guidance in the areas of employee relations, recruitment and selection, training and development, job classification and job evaluation, performance management, and policy and program development.

Ideally, you hold bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related discipline along with at least five years of progressive human resources experience in a unionized setting. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. You have thorough knowledge of applicable legislation affecting the workplace and experience implementing best practices in human resources management.  An exceptional communicator and relationship-builder, you have considerable initiative and thrive in a high-performing team environment.

We offer a competitive benefit package that is wholly paid for by the employer and a superior pension plan.  Employees have unlimited access to the Recreation Complex facility during public hours, as well as unlimited drop-in fitness classes. 

The successful applicant must be willing to relocate to Powell River; relocation assistance is available.

Human Resources Advisor Job Description

How To Apply:

If you are interested in this position:

1. Complete the questions contained in the application below.  After completing the questions, click "Next".
2. Attach a cover letter and a resume as separate PDF or Word documents.  This is a mandatory requirement of the application process. 
3. Attach copies of degrees, diplomas, and certifications if applicable in one single PDF or Word document.
4. IMPORTANT: Each applicant must use an email address unique to them.

 We thank all applicants for their interest, however, we may choose to only acknowledge those applicants selected for interview.

The City of Powell River is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants may be required to participate in formal testing and interviews and to provide documentation to demonstrate and support their qualifications.