Specialist, Compensation and Organizational Design

• Consult with clients on an ongoing basis to determine evolving classification and compensation requirements. Analyze requirements and develop strategies and options to enable clients to achieve required business objectives working collaboratively with Human Resources and other Corporate Service partners.
• Provide expert advice to clients on the interpretation of related policies, programs and collective agreements ensuring consistent advice is provided and followed throughout the PHSA. Advise on appropriate bargaining unit or appropriateness of being established as non-contract. Examine the potential impacts of issues within portfolio that maintain consistency with broader organizational vision and strategies, mitigate risks and realize efficiencies. Promote, educate, coach and support leadership staff in developing expertise in classification and compensation practices.
• Negotiate on behalf of PHSA and its agencies, services and divisions on classification related concerns, maintaining a positive relationship with Union representatives at various levels. Facilitate open communications between necessary parties, both internal and external to the organization, to reach consensus. Present at third party hearings and/or works closely with legal counsel or representatives of the Health Employers Association of BC in the presentation of the Employer’s case.
• Identify process improvements to ensure that the services provided by the Classification and Compensation team are effective and efficient and meet the needs of the client. Recommend solutions and participate in the development of related tools.
• Participate in industry committees and working groups, advocate for the organization’s interests, and influence change and assess trends.

• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a similar role within a unionized environment.
• Solid understanding of classification and compensation practices, proven ability to precisely interpret organizational policies and procedures and collective agreement requirements, and a demonstrated ability to consistently apply expertise in job design techniques and industry job evaluation systems.
• Effectively leads the identification and implementation of compensation procedures and processes for designated classification systems.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, including the ability to influence decision-making, persuade others, and to facilitate consensus to conclude an issue or a process. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with maturity, manage and resolve conflict, and to promote best practices and a coordinated approach to various industry issues.
• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to multi-task and to prioritize workload to meet deadlines and be results orientated.
• Highly developed analytical, critical and systems thinking. Utilizes expertise to analyze business needs and develop a creative and defensible approach to resolving issues.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate ideas and concepts, and to prepare succinct and accurate correspondence and reports.
• Ability to deal effectively with all levels of staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective team member.
• Demonstrated ability to productively use spreadsheet, word processing and database applications, and a human resource information system.

• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

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