People & Culture Business Partner

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The Opportunity

The P&C Business Partner is a strategic advisor and thought partner to business leaders across NBCC. Reporting to the Director, Employee Engagement & Culture, this role is central to embedding a mature, proactive Business Partner model that aligns people strategies with organizational priorities.

Operating within a diverse, unionized post-secondary environment, you will provide expert leadership in labour relations, employee relations, and disability management, while supporting culture, engagement, and organizational effectiveness. This role requires strong judgement, credibility with leaders, and the ability to navigate complex and sensitive situations with confidence and care.

What You'll Do

Strategic Business Partnership

• Act as a trusted People & Culture Business Partner to assigned business units, developing deep knowledge of their operational needs, challenges, and priorities
• Support and strengthen NBCC's College‑wide Business Partner model, ensuring consistent, responsive, and value‑added HR support
• Provide strategic, practical advice to leaders and managers to support effective people decision‑making and business outcomes
• Collaborate closely with fellow P&C Business Partners to align approaches and share best practices
• Identify emerging people risks and opportunities, offering proactive, evidence‑based solutions

Employee & Labour Relations

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee and labour relations matters within assigned areas
• Provide expert guidance in the interpretation and application of collective agreements, employment legislation, and NBCC policies
• Manage and support complex employee relations issues, including complaints, investigations, performance management, and workplace conflict
• Partner with leaders to strengthen labour‑management relationships and promote respectful, constructive workplace practices
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of employee and labour relations strategies, processes, and protocols

Disability Management, Wellbeing & Attendance Support

• Lead and support disability management and return‑to‑work processes, ensuring timely, respectful, and sustainable outcomes
• Partner with managers to address attendance concerns through proactive strategies, early intervention, and ongoing support
• Promote a holistic approach to employee wellbeing, including EFAP and related supports
• Ensure policies and practices are inclusive and responsive to employees with disabilities or complex health‑related needs

Engagement, Culture & Inclusion

• Support initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, psychological safety, inclusion, and belonging
• Partner with leaders to enhance team effectiveness, morale, and retention
• Contribute to DEIB initiatives, learning opportunities, and awareness‑building across the College
• Performance, Talent & Organizational Development
• Support the implementation of performance management frameworks and best practices
• Assist leaders in identifying learning, development, and coaching opportunities aligned with business needs
• Contribute to workforce planning and succession initiatives that support long‑term organizational sustainability

HR Operations, Compliance & Insights

• Ensure consistent and compliant people‑management practices across assigned areas
• Maintain high‑quality documentation and contribute to P&C reporting and analytics
• Provide insights and recommendations informed by data, trends, and organizational context

Education

• Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related field

Experience & Expertise

You bring a strong HR Business Partner toolkit, including:

• HR Business Partner Experience - Proven success operating as a strategic HR Business Partner within a complex organization
• Unionized Environment - Demonstrated experience working within a unionized setting, including labour relations support
• Employee & Labour Relations - Strong background in employee relations, labour relations, performance management, and conflict resolution
• Disability & Attendance Management - Experience supporting disability management, return‑to‑work processes, and attendance improvement strategies
• Investigations - Experience conducting internal investigations and assessments
• Training & Facilitation - Experience designing and delivering training, resources, and learning sessions for leaders and employees
• Technology Proficiency - Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 (experience with Power Automate and learning management systems is an asset)

With six Campuses across the province, New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) transforms lives and communities across New Brunswick and contributes to the social and economic prosperity of our province.

Why work with NBCC?

• You want to make a difference. By working at NBCC, you can support students in achieving their educational and career aspirations, help meet the needs of employers and contribute to stronger communities across New Brunswick.

• You want to belong to something bigger. NBCC welcomes the individual experiences and perspectives of our learners, our staff and our partners. We nurture a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and has opportunities to add value. NBCC is an equal opportunity employer building a dynamic team that is representative of the communities and industries that we serve.

• We're one of the best places to work in Atlantic Canada. For ten years in a row, we have been named one of Atlantic Canada's Top Employers because of our commitment to families, community service and employee engagement. This includes, paid time off to volunteer, comprehensive benefits packages and professional development opportunities.

At NBCC, we invest in your growth and well-being. We support career advancement through Professional Certifications and prioritize your whole self, with benefits like paid volunteer days and comprehensive health coverage. Some of the many benefits we offer are:

• Membership in the New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Free access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Paid sick and vacation leave.
• Volunteer leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs.

Curious to learn more about the benefits NBCC has to offer? Visit our Careers Page.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada at the time of application.

The New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is committed to being flexible in its operations and to the well-being of its employees. This includes considering reasonable requests for alternative work arrangements, when feasible, to meet the changing needs of the College and its students. In order to ensure our student needs are met, flexible work arrangements cannot extend beyond the New Brunswick border. NBCC employees must be living in a location that is a reasonable distance from one of our seven work locations around the Province.

NBCC is committed to employment equity and strives to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants participating in all aspects of the selection process.

This posting will remain open until the position is filled. All interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter online.