Manager of Human Resources
City of Kimberley
THE LOCATION
A community of friends. Natural surroundings. A spirit of possibility. Surrounded by a beautiful mountain landscape in south-eastern British Columbia, the City of Kimberley is an excellent place to live, work, learn, and play. With a population of approximately 9000, Kimberley offers affordable mountain living and small-town charm featuring:
- Recognition as one of 14 resort municipalities in BC;
- Kimberley Alpine Resort, with true ski-in/ski-out accommodations, 80 ski runs, and the longest illuminated night run in North America;
- Kimberley Nordic Club, a premier cross-country ski destination with 30 km of groomed double-track and 6.5 km of single-track;
- 5 separate trail networks for biking and hiking with trailheads just minutes from downtown;
- 7 championship 18-hole golf courses, each within a 20-minute drive and 3 located in the City; and
- Only 20 km from the Canadian Rockies International Airport, YXC (Cranbrook BC).
THE POSITION
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Manager of Human Resources is responsible for initiating, developing, implementing, and managing processes, programs and policies across all aspects of Human Resources, Labour Relations, and Occupational Health and Safety. Working in collaboration with the senior management team, the Manager of HR contributes to organizational planning, workforce development, and continuous improvement, while leading the creation of progressive HR policies, supporting change management, and upholding best practices in human resource management.
THE QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor Degree with a concentration in Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources.
- Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation or CPRH candidate.
- Minimum of 3 years professional human resources experience in a unionized municipal or public-sector environment.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., BC Labour Code, Employment Standards Act, BC Human Rights Code, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, WorkSafe BC Regulation and Workers Compensation Act).
- Local government experience is considered a strong asset.
- Proven leadership, interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
THE PROCESS
The role offers an annual wage range of $111,946 – $123,140. A Supplementary Information Package can be obtained by request from the Consultant, which includes a complete job description and full details of the compensation and benefits. To apply, send your resume and cover letter by Friday Jan. 30, 2026 to Tall Cedars Search & Recruitment:
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