Location: Downtown Vancouver (in-person)
Schedule: Office hours
Term: Full-time Permanent
Compensation: $54000 - $64000/year
Reporting to: Director of Operations
Application Method: Do not click Apply Now. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to with People Coordinator in the subject line.
Discover Canada Tours specializes in providing the best experiences in Western Canada through continuously developing innovative year-round tours. We focus on adventurers of all ages by committing to provide our guests with unforgettable authentic travel and sightseeing experiences for the best value. Our objective is to share our love of Canada with the world! Our adventurers are always our top priority and we strive to give each and every adventurer the time of their lives.
Founded as a division of Uniglobe Specialty Travel 2005 DCT is a local family owned and operated business located in downtown Vancouver. Over the years we have evolved to accommodate a diverse array of adventurers from all corners of the world. Our portfolio of brands under Discover Canada Tours include: Discover Canada Student Adventures Destination Snow West Trek West Trek Social Club and most recently Discover Vancouver Tours.
We are looking for passionate people who bring a commitment for excellence and culture development to join us.
What Youll Be Doing:
In this position the People Coordinator will support our people functions. As a key part of our team you will play a key role in fostering a positive and fun workplace culture and coordinating HR procedures.
Your efforts will also involve engaging with team members and external stakeholders to maintain an organized and welcoming workplace where staff are safe happy and motivated to perform their work with efficiency. Please note that this role requires the highest sensitivity to confidential matters.
As a People Coordinator your core responsibilities include:
- Recruitment Coordination:
- Communicate with managers/supervisors to determine staffing needs and strategize recruitment plans
- Maintain and strengthen relationships with secondary learning institutions to potentially recruit co-op/intern students
- Create and coordinate job postings
- Plan and implement inspiring recruiting campaigns
- Schedule interviews
- Conduct screening interviews
- Prepare offer letters for selected candidates
- Onboarding & Training: Set employees up for success by establishing and conducting orientation and assisting in identifying and booking training programs
- Employee Records Management:
- Maintain accurate employee records ensuring data privacy and compliance with HR policies
- Keep the Organization Chart up to date
- Benefits Coordination:
- Maintain employee benefits programs and inform employees of benefits
- Assess benefit needs and trends
- Recommend benefit programs to management
- Conduct educational programs on benefit programs
- Employee Engagement:
- Conduct and analyze employee satisfaction surveys
- Coordinate company events support team-building activities and maintain a welcoming and inclusive work culture
- Employee Recognition: Ensure consistent employee recognition ensuring cards events are organized for employee special milestones (birthdays work anniversaries etc.)
- HR Compliance and Policy Support:
- Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource legal requirements as well as maintaining records
- Maintain management guidelines by preparing updating and recommending human resource policies and procedures
- Assist in implementing HR policies and compliance initiatives
- Keep staff informed of employee updates
- HRIS System Management: Manage and update our HR system
- Communication: Assist with internal company communication and be the primary contact for external HR inquiries
- Health & Safety Compliance:
- Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations
- Conduct regular checks
- Support workplace safety training
Qualifications:
- Legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Communication or related fields preferred.
- 2-5 years of relevant experience.
- Proven experience in recruitment and other human resources and office management duties.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proven ability to multi-task and handle competing priorities in a high-paced office environment.
- Proficient in using HR software and office management systems.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Sense of fairness with the ability to balance organizational goals with employee needs - Business Acumen to understand how the HR and Office Management functions fit into the organizations strategic plans.
Position Attributes:
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in team environments.
- Highly motivated with a strong work ethic and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
- Demonstrates initiative and takes full ownership of responsibilities approaching challenges with a proactive solution-oriented mindset.
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment with diverse product lines; adaptability to excel in the rapidly evolving Tourism market.
- Commitment to our core values.
Why Work With Us:
- Opportunity to join FAM tours and attend networking events across Western Canada
- Discounts on personal travel
- Team events and excursions
- Gym membership
- Working in a small company that is constantly innovating and evolving
- Be part of a diverse and global team with colleagues from around the world
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Our Core Values:
- Live the Adventure!
- Teamwork is Dreamwork!
- Go the Extra Mile!
- Have Fun Doing It!
- Be Good Do Good!
Ready to Apply
Due to the anticipated volume of responses we will contact only those candidates who most closely match our requirements.
Please refer to the top of the job posting for details on how to apply.