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Human Resources Advisor

@ City of Nanaimo

Nanaimo, British Columbia

Full-time5+ years experience
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Overview

The City of Nanaimo is hiring a permanent full-time Human Resources Advisor reporting to the Manager, Human Resources. The role is a generalist HR position with specialist responsibility for respectful workplace, covering recruitment, labour and employee relations, job evaluation and training. The position offers 35 hours per week at $116,830.80 to $124,288.09 plus a competitive benefits package.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide HR support in recruitment, labour and employee relations, and job evaluation
  • Deliver training and development initiatives
  • Lead the respectful workplace specialist area
  • Advise management on complex unionized employee matters
  • Contribute to HR projects and related functions

Requirements summary:

  • Diploma in Human Resources or Business Administration
  • 5 years related HR experience
  • Experience in recruitment and labour and employee relations
  • Experience advising management in a unionized environment
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

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Employer posting date
2026-09-27
First seen by our source
2026-11-05
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentHuman resources
Experience5+ years
Hours per week35
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Background checkscriminal record
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyHuman Resources, Business Administration

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Job description

Job Summary

The City of Nanaimo is seeking a permanent full-time Human Resources (HR) Advisor. Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources, the HR Advisor combines a generalist human resources role with specialist responsibilities in a defined area (i.e. respectful workplace). Working collaboratively within the HR team, the HR Advisor provides human resources support in numerous areas including recruitment, labour and employee relations, job evaluation, training and development, HR projects, and other related functions.

Duties and Responsibilities

Please see the job description PDF below.

Requirements

Applicants must have a diploma in Human Resources or Business Administration and 5 years’ related experience in Human Resources, including experience with recruitment, labour and employee relations and providing advice to management in a complex unionized environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a permanent full-time exempt position offering 35 hours of work per week, with the salary range of $116,830.80 to $124,288.09 as well as a competitive benefits package.

Comments

Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/or a verification of their education credentials.

To apply for this opportunity, please submit a resume and cover letter (.docx or PDF file format) to [email protected] referencing the specific competition 26-119.

The City of Nanaimo is an inclusive employer that values diversity and invites applications from all qualified individuals who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you are shortlisted for the role and need an accommodation within the hiring process, we would be pleased to discuss how best to accommodate your needs.

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