Manager, People and Talent Strategy
Regular Full-Time Exempt
About Us
One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!
About You / What We Are Looking For
You are a strategic and forward-thinking HR leader who thrives on building high-performing teams and shaping the future of workforce planning. You bring a passion for public service and a deep understanding of how to attract, retain, and develop top talent in a dynamic, unionized environment. You’re not just a people leader—you’re a culture builder, a systems thinker, and a trusted advisor to senior leadership.
In this pivotal role, you will report directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer, lead a talented team of HR Advisors, and contribute to divisional priorities. Together, you will drive the City’s talent and people strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and community values.
You’ll be at the helm of designing and implementing innovative recruitment strategies, supporting organizational design and development, and strengthening HR policies and procedures that support a thriving, inclusive, and future-ready workforce. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on one of BC’s fastest-growing and most vibrant municipalities.
In this role, you will
- Provide strategic HR leadership on all talent-related matters, ensuring compliance with legislation, collective agreements, and best practices.
- Lead the development and execution of city-wide talent acquisition strategies, succession planning, and career development initiatives.
- Anticipate workforce trends and proactively adjust programs to align with Council priorities and community needs.
- Work with client groups to provide strategic workforce planning and analysis to prepare the City for the future of work.
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing HR team, fostering a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement.
- Manage an operating divisional budget including forecasting, monitoring, and reporting.
- Contribute to long-term planning for the division, aligning operational goals with the City’s strategic direction.
- Promote cross-departmental collaboration and maintain strong internal communication across the organization.
Qualifications and Experience
- A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Commerce, Public Administration, or a related field.
- A professional HR designation (e.g., CPHR) is preferred.
- 7–10 years of progressive HR leadership experience, ideally within a unionized, public sector or government setting.
- Demonstrated expertise in talent acquisition, people strategy, and organizational development.
- Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, manage complex projects, and influence senior stakeholders.
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation, collective agreements, and HR policy development.
- Exceptional communication, analytical, and strategic planning skills.
What We Offer:
This excluded position has an annual salary range of $142,820 - $160,654. The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.
You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an opportunity to participate in an earned day off/flex day program. This position is based in Coquitlam with some flexible, hybrid work options available. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.
Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.
If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.
Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo and submit an acceptable police information check.
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Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on June 22, 2025.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.