Assistant Director, Human Resources

Coquitlam School District No. 43

Assistant Director, Human Resources

This position is being advertised internally and externally concurrently.

An exciting opportunity exists at School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) for an Assistant Director, Human Resources. As the third largest school district in BC with approximately 4,400 employees and 34,500 students in 70+ schools, we serve the communities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, and the villages of Anmore and Belcarra. Our school district values a coordinated, collaborative approach to working with our students, parents, community partners, the public, and employee groups. As one of Canada’s best employers For Company Culture (Forbes, 2025), School District 43 (Coquitlam) values diversity in the workplace and strives to honour each person’s unique lived experiences. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates with varied backgrounds, cultures, races, abilities, and intersectionality.

This is a key leadership position within the Human Resources team, providing expertise to a diverse group of HR professionals in benefits, workforce analytics, total compensation, wellness, and disability management. The Assistant Director plays an important part in shaping and leading strategic HR programs, including district-wide attendance management, with a focus on supporting employees and strengthening organizational effectiveness across the District. The Assistant Director reports to the Executive Director of Human Resources. For a complete job description, click HERE.

Required Education and Experience

• An undergraduate degree in business administration, labour relations, human resource management, statistics, planning or other relevant areas;
• A minimum of seven years’ experience as a strategic and progressive senior HR practitioner with specific experience in a large, multi-union public sector organization;
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills along with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills;
• Demonstrated expertise in business change and program management, including knowledge of change management methodology, communication techniques, and project management process;
• Previous supervisory experience, with evidence of building high performing teams;
• A track record of proactively creating consultative and collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholder groups;
• Demonstrated leadership, people management, team-building and coaching skills in an operational environment, including strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Extensive experience and exposure in human resources management including staffing budgets, compensation, benefits, disability management, attendance support, and position control, considered an asset;
• Experience interacting with staff at all job levels in a unionized organization, preferably in the public sector;
• Knowledge of WorkSafe legislation and experience with disability management;
• A CPHR designation is an asset.

Applications will be assessed as they are received.

The annual salary range for this position is $128,274 - $160,342 and is complemented with a generous benefits package including Municipal Pension Plan. The successful applicant will be required to successfully complete two criminal record checks.

Your application must include your resume, proof of education, and three reference contacts (including email). One of your references must be from your current supervisor.

To apply, please click on the following link: Make A Future

Applications must be received no later than Monday, July 13, 2026, at 4:00 pm.

The district appreciates the interest expressed by all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

“The deliberations of employees, and Committees used to screen and consider job applications, shall be kept in strict confidence, and shall not be disclosed to any person except as required by law. Personal references, recommendations and evaluations collected or generated by Board employees and Committee members as part of the Board’s hiring processes (other than references whose authorship and content is already known to the job applicant) shall be treated as having been supplied in confidence to the Board for the purposes of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.”.

Education : Bachelor’s degree

Experience : 5 years or more