Workplace Mediator (Human Resources)

TL;DR

Workplace Mediator (Human Resources): Resolving workplace conflicts and facilitating respectful environments through early intervention and trauma-informed approaches with an accent on conflict analysis and restorative outcomes. Focus on developing conflict engagement initiatives and providing strategic guidance to university leadership.

Location: hirify.global Vancouver Campus, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Salary: $7,851.50 - $12,243.25 CAD Monthly

Company

hirify.global is a world-leading research university committed to excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff, and students.

What you will do

• Resolve identified workplace conflicts through formal and informal mediation and facilitation.
• Respond to respectful workplace concerns, perform intake of new complaints, and triage them to appropriate departments.
• Provide advice and guidance to senior HR professionals and administrative leaders on conflict engagement principles.
• Develop strategic operational plans and initiatives to build communication and resolution skills across the university.
• Conduct conflict analysis and assessments to support restorative and sustainable outcomes in active conflicts.
• Partner with the Equity and Inclusion Office (EIO) and other units to develop educational programs on conflict management.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of five to seven years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Location: Must be based at the hirify.global Vancouver Campus.
• Demonstrated commitment to enhancing awareness and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Ability to respect and engage with diverse perspectives, including those in conflict with one's own.

Nice to have

• Continuing conflict resolution certifications and/or professional designations.
• Experience implementing conflict engagement practices within a large, decentralized organization.
• Proven track record in developing educational programs and campaigns related to alternative resolution processes.
• Grounding in dialogue and conflict management theory and practice.

Culture & Benefits

• Strong commitment to employment equity, inclusion, and fairness for all community members.
• Culture centered on fostering a positive, safe, and respectful working environment.
• Opportunities to participate in professional organizations on a local, provincial, and national scale.
• Collaborative work environment involving interaction with diverse faculty, staff, and student groups.