British Columbia
What We Do
The City’s workforce is key to providing services for the people who live, work and visit in Port Alberni. The Human Resources Department supports managers, supervisors and employees to effectively deliver public services.
The mandate of the Human Resources Department is to provide information, coaching, counseling and advice on all of the services and programs for our employees.
Major functions include:
- Employment – city wide recruitment and filling all job vacancies.
- Labour Relations – administration of the City’s collective agreements and provides advice and assistance to City staff on labour relations issues.
- Occupational Health and Safety – ensure compliance with WorkSafe BC health and safety guidelines, coordinates the City’s safety program and provides advice and support to other departments and safety committees.
- Training and Development – delivers a wide range of training programs including leadership development, new employee orientation, computer training, and employee development.
The Department is also involved in:
- Employee Relations
- Job Evaluation
- Career Planning and Development
- Organizational Development
- Attendance and Disability Management
- Performance Management
- Change Management
- Succession Planning
- Wellness Initiatives
- Policy Development
The department’s goal is assist all departments with the most effective and efficient utilization of human resources and to help maximize the potential of all employees.
