HR Business Partner
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Job Summary
Branch: Gas
Affiliation: Management & Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time Temporary
Expected Hiring Range: $49.79to $58.56 Hourly
Short-term Incentive Eligible: Yes
Workplace Flexibility:Yes
Temp Duration: 21 months
Posting End Date: October 4 2026
As the provinces largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience we proudly deliver renewable energy natural gas electricity and propane to 1.3 million customers.
Were actively seeking new talent to join our mission of delivering a stronger energy future in B.C. As one of BCs Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2700 employees we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect belong and grow. Join us and together lets shape a brighter future for B.C.
To act as a strategic advisor and partner to client groups by delivering integrated HR and labour relations solutions that align with organizational goals comply with legal and collective agreement frameworks and foster a high-performance engaged workforce.
- Provide expert HR and labour relations advice to client groups.
- Support strategic planning and organizational development initiatives.
- Lead or support grievance investigations and resolutions.
- Interpret and apply collective agreements employment legislation and company policies.
- Contribute to the development of HR frameworks policies and best practices.
- Provide strategic guidance on recruitment development performance compensation and attendance to ensure compliance with collective agreements policies and employment laws.
- Support change management and employee engagement strategies.
- Strategic Thinking: Aligns HR initiatives with business objectives; anticipates future needs.
- Labour Relations Expertise: Deep understanding of collective agreements grievance handling and dispute resolution.
- Change Leadership: Guides and supports organizational change and transformation initiatives.
- Decision-Making: Applies sound judgment in complex and sensitive situations.
- Communication: Communicates clearly and persuasively with all levels of the organization and union representatives.
- Relationship Building: Builds trust and credibility with stakeholders and fosters collaborative partnerships.
- A Diploma or Bachelors degree in HR Business Administration or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of HR advisory experience in a unionized environment.
- CPHR designation preferred.
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation and labour relations practices.
- Proven experience in conflict resolution investigations and negotiations.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite and HRIS systems
Occasional travel throughout BC will be required.
In this role you will have the option to participate in a flexible work program enabling you to work from an approved flex location in British Columbia up to 85 days a year (equivalent to approximately two days a week) subject to business or operational needs.
Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities while being safe inclusive and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.
To learn more about the recruitment process with FortisBC please visit the Youre Applying. What now page for additional information.
FortisBC acknowledges and respects Indigenous Peoples in Canada on whose Traditional Territories we all live and work. FortisBC is committed to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and is guided by our Statement of Indigenous Principles.
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About Company
FortisBC delivers renewable energy, natural gas and electricity to 135 BC communities and 58 First Nations communities across 150 Traditional Territories.
