Director of Human Resources - Exempt Position

OPEN DATE:         Wednesday, February 11, 2026

CLOSING DATE:  March 6, 2026 - First round of shortlisting; however, applications will continue to be received until the position is filled.

DEPARTMENT:     Human Resources

REPORTS TO:       Chief Administrative Officer

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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 blends breathtaking 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 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.

 Director of Human Resources

(Salary Range $152,200 - $174,600 per year)

We’re looking for an accomplished human resource professional to provide strategic leadership of the City’s HR function.  As a key member of the senior management team, you will drive progressive, people-focused initiatives and policies that advance organizational priorities while fostering a respectful, inclusive, and high‑performing workplace.  This role oversees a broad portfolio including labour relations, collective bargaining, disability management, health and safety, compensation and benefits, recruitment, training and organizational development.

The Director serves as a trusted advisor and key business partner to leadership, providing sound guidance and strategic insight on a variety of workplace and organization issues. A skilled relationship builder, you will work collaboratively with departments to ensure consistency and compliance with legislative and legal requirements, collective agreement obligations, and human-resource best practices. 

This position requires superior persuasive, negotiation, consultation and interpersonal skills along with advanced expertise in employment and labour law, legal precedents, and occupational health and safety legislation.  Ideally, you hold a bachelor’s degree in human resources management, labour relations or a related discipline and hold, or be eligible for, the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation. You have at least ten years of progressively responsible experience in a unionized setting including five years in a similar senior role. Significant experience leading collective bargaining and successfully implementing a broad range of corporate initiatives and workforce strategies is essential. 

We offer a competitive benefit package that is wholly paid for by the employer and a superior pension plan. 

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

Director of Human Resources 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.