People and Culture Business Partner

About the role

BGC Okanagan is seeking an experienced and collaborative People and Culture Business Partner to join our team. This position provides strategic and practical People and Culture support to leaders and employees across the organization. The Business Partner builds strong relationships, understands operational needs, and supports leaders throughout the employee lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding to performance, employee relations, accommodation, development, and offboarding.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to understand workforce needs, staffing priorities and employee engagement opportunities.
• Provide advice and coaching on employee and labour relations, performance, attendance, conflict resolution and policy application.
• Support workplace reviews and investigations by gathering information, conducting interviews, maintaining documentation and preparing findings or recommendations.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, retention, accommodations, leaves and return-to-work processes.
• Support learning and development, employee engagement and organizational initiatives.
• Maintain accurate HRMS and personnel records and promote compliance with occupational health and safety legislation.

Required profile

• Post‑secondary education in Human Resources, Labour Relations, Business Administration or a related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience, including advising leaders on employee relations and performance matters.
• Experience working in a unionised environment and interpreting collective agreements.
• Working knowledge of BC employment, human rights, privacy and occupational health and safety legislation.
• Experience supporting workplace investigations, accommodations, leaves and return‑to‑work processes.
• Class 5 driver’s licence and reliable vehicle; CPHR designation is an asset.

What we offer

• A positive, supportive team culture where contributions are valued.
• Ongoing paid professional development to enhance skills and advance careers.
• Childcare discounts to help families thrive.
• Paid sick leave and vacation for work‑life balance.
• A comprehensive benefits plan.