People & Culture Specialist - Planning & Governance - #443452

Are you passionate about developing programs, processes, and frameworks to support divisional planning and governance for People & Culture (HR)? Do you thrive in roles that require effective communication and collaboration with senior leaders across the division to enable divisional success?

We're looking for a People & Culture Specialist - Planning & Governance for an 18-month temporary opportunity.

In this role, you'll help shape planning and governance frameworks that enhance alignment, consistency, and impact across the People & Culture division.

Reporting to the Director, People & Culture – Divisional Planning & Enablement, you'll support the creation and maintenance, of P&C resources that enable effective governance and knowledge management across the division.

How You'll Make a Difference

You'll empower teams that serve workers and employers across B.C.

Where you'll work

At WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines working remotely, and in our offices based on the operational needs of the position.

As a People & Culture Specialist – Planning & Governance, you will:

• Develop and maintain programs, processes, frameworks, documentation, and resources that support divisional planning and governance across the People & Culture (P&C) division.
• Enable effective cross-divisional communication by coordinating the flow of information across various channels, gathering project and initiative status updates, and compiling content for divisional reports and planning deliverables.
• Liaise with Business Engagement Services and Communications to ensure the P&C division receives aligned and effective support for communications and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with P&C directors to gather input, facilitate discussions, and present recommendations that refine governance structures, planning frameworks, and internal processes.
• Coordinate divisional governance activities and knowledge management efforts to ensure accurate, timely, and accessible information is available across the division.
• Consistently models the appropriate level of organizational behaviours expected of all WorkSafeBC employees: responsive, respectful, fair, collaborative, accountable, and forward thinking
  
  

We're Looking For Someone Who Can

• Build strong relationships across divisions and collaborate with senior leaders while also working independently with initiative and sound decision-making.
• Develop and deliver clear, persuasive communication tailored to different audiences, with a focus on written documentation, presentations, and equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) principles.
• Analyze complex program and planning data to generate insights and strategic recommendations.
• Facilitate working sessions, stakeholder discussions, and planning activities with confidence and effectiveness.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment where strategic planning, thoughtful frameworks, and clear information flow are critical to success.
• Facilitate engaging presentations and discussions with cross-functional stakeholders, including collaboration with divisional leaders to collect and document critical information
  
  

Your background and experience

• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related discipline.
• A minimum of five years of experience in Human Resources, with three years specializing in program management and development.
  
  

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.

Important to know

Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:

• Consent to a criminal record check
• Confirm you're legally entitled to work in Canada
  
  

Who we are

At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces throughout British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to prevent injury, disease, and disability. When incidents occur, we provide support for recovery and safe return to work. We are proud to serve 2.49 million workers and 263,000 employers across the province.

What's it like to work at WorkSafeBC?

It's challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for. Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experience that reflects the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.

Learn more: Discover who we are .

Our Benefits

As a member of our team, you'll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work – and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:

• 4 weeks of vacation
• Extensive health care and dental benefits
• Sick leave
  
  

Learn more: Find out what we offer .

Salary: $92,918 - $112,895/annually

Want to apply?

• Applications are welcomed immediately and must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
• Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.
  
  

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit your application.