About the Role
CMCS is seeking an experienced and people-centered Human Resources Director to lead our HR function during an exciting phase of growth and organizational development. This role is ideal for a strategic HR leader who combines strong technical expertise in employment law, labor relations, and HR systems with a genuine commitment to human-centered leadership.
As HR Director, you will design and implement the processes, policies, and systems that allow our organization to operate efficiently and compliantly, while ensuring every employee experience reflects our values of dignity, equity, and care, values that are core to our work in the human services sector.
What You'll Do
- Design, implement, and continuously improve HR systems and processes across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compensation, and offboarding.
- Serve as the organization's lead on employment law compliance, ensuring policies and practices meet federal, provincial, and local requirements.
- Build and maintain HRIS and other HR technology systems to support data-informed decision-making and operational efficiency.
- Partner with executive leadership to align HR strategy with organizational mission and goals, particularly as they relate to serving vulnerable populations, growth, and sustainability.
- Lead investigations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary processes with fairness, consistency, and care.
- Champion a human-centered approach to HR. One that balances organizational needs with empathy, psychological safety, and staff wellbeing.
- Develop and mentor HR staff, fostering a high-performing, values-driven team.
- Oversee compensation and benefits strategy to ensure competitiveness and equity.
- Support workforce planning and change management initiatives, including growth, restructuring, or programmatic shifts.
What You Bring
- 5+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including at least 2 years in a director-level or equivalent role.
- Demonstrated experience implementing or overhauling HR systems and processes (HRIS, performance management frameworks, policy infrastructure, etc.).
- Strong working knowledge of British Columbia and applicable federal employment legislation, with a demonstrated ability to identify and manage compliance risks.
- Direct experience with labor relations
- Experience working within the human services, nonprofit, healthcare, or public sector strongly preferred.
- A demonstrated human-centered leadership style as someone who leads with empathy while maintaining accountability and clear standards.
- Excellent judgment in handling sensitive and confidential matters.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex HR and legal concepts for staff at all levels.
- Chartered Professional in Human Resources designation preferred or a willingness to work toward the designation
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
Why Join CMCS
At CMCS, our people are at the center of everything we do. Both the people we serve and the people who serve them. We're looking for an HR leader who understands that strong systems and compassionate leadership aren't in tension; they reinforce each other. You'll have the opportunity to shape the employee experience for a mission-driven organization making a real difference in the human services sector.
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your experience with employment and labour law, HR systems implementation, and applying a person-centred approach to human resources leadership. Please include examples demonstrating how you have balanced organizational compliance and operational needs with meaningful support for employees.
CMCS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We thank you in advance for your application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $75,807.27-$120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have in interpreting and applying British Columbia employment legislation, including the Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, Labour Relations Code, and occupational health and safety requirements?
- Have you led the implementation or significant improvement of an HRIS or another HR technology system? Please briefly describe your role.
- Have you independently managed workplace investigations, disciplinary processes, terminations, or complex employee-relations matters? If so, what is your length of experience with this responsiblity?
- How many years of experience do you have advising executives and senior leaders on workforce planning, organizational change, compliance, and HR risk?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chilliwack, BC
