DeVry Greenhouses Ltd.
Location
Chilliwack, BC | Canada
Job description
DEVRY OVERVIEW
Family owned and operated, DeVry is located in the agriculture hub of Chilliwack, BC (with additional growing locations in Abbotsford & Langley, BC and Picture Butte, AB). DeVry Greenhouses supplies many of the top chains in North American supplier with their bedding plant and nursery tree needs.
With over 32 years of experience, DeVry Greenhouses has grown along with its customers, thanks to its relentless focus on quality, service and assurance of supply.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking a People and Culture Manager at DeVry Greenhouses that has passion for its people! The first of DeVry’s seven core values is It Starts with People. As the People and Culture (P&C) Manager you will play a crucial role in ensuring that we are living up to this core value. You will be responsible for managing P&C s ervices across the organization. This role involves the development, execution and continuous improvement of P&C strategies in support of the organization’s overall business goals, vision, and setting best practices for all things relating to our employees.
DeVry Greenhouses is a dynamic and rapidly growing horticulture company committed to inspiring you to grow! Our team is composed of passionate individuals dedicated to excellence and innovation. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a motivated and skilled People and Culture Manager to join our team full-time. This is your opportunity to join our team!
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Talent Acquisition
Direct talent acquisition, optimize recruitment processes, standardize job descriptions, and cultivate relationships with staffing resources. Provide counsel on Work Permits, oversee labor programs, assist in key interviews, and offer structural recommendations for organizational alignment.
Compensation and Benefits
Lead comprehensive compensation practices, advising the Management Team on wages, salary structure, and bonuses. Efficiently manage payroll systems, oversee benefits administration, and recommend enhancements for employee satisfaction and retention.
Culture and Organization Health
Collaborates with leadership to shape DeVry Values and culture. Measures engagement through surveys and feedback sessions, offering advice for productive work environments. Directs corporate events strategy and partners with Management Team on employee retention strategies.
People and Culture Systems and Programs
Collaborates with leadership, aligns HR strategies with company objectives, and fosters open feedback on HR systems. Monitors HR legislation, manages HRIS development, and formulates policies for employee relations. Partners with management to communicate HR policies, procedures, and programs effectively.
Performance Management
Collaborate with the Management Team to design and oversee a repeatable performance management strategy, including Development Plans, Reviews, goal setting, and training. Ensure alignment of department goals with organizational strategy, assess key staff, monitor performance improvement, co-create talent development systems, and train management in the company's progressive discipline system.
Employee Relations
Provide legal counsel to managers on employee counseling and disciplinary matters, regularly visiting sites for connectedness and sub-culture assessment. Foster positive Employee Relations, resolving issues to support organizational goals. Advise and conduct investigations on employee complaints or concerns.
Health Safety and Wellness
Lead the company's Health and Safety program, ensuring compliance, training, and education. Monitor trends, act as a health and safety advisor, manage Workers' Compensation claims, and implement programs for overall employee well-being in line with provincial regulations.
Organizational Development (Training and Education)
Continuously review and align training plans with strategic initiatives and organizational goals. Lead Training and Development, designing programs for managerial and employee growth while advising on impactful courses for leadership and cross-departmental skills.
Legal and Compliance
Manage legal relationships, provide guidance on People and Culture issues, review termination recommendations, advise on compliance requirements, minimize legal risks, and act as the primary contact with employment law attorneys and government agencies.
Team Management
Manage the People & Culture team by planning, assigning, and directing work, conducting performance reviews, addressing complaints, and resolving issues.
Miscellaneous
Manage the People & Culture departmental budget, including staffing.
QUALIFICATIONS
WAGE
HOW TO APPLY
Please send your up to date resume and cover letter to [email protected].
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Job tags
Salary
$32 - $37 per hour
