manager, human resources

School District No. 71 (Comox Valley)Manager, Physical and Psychological Safety Effective August 2026The Manager, Physical and Psychological Safety provides leadership, manages collaborative efforts, and provides investigative support to the development, implementation and management of a safe workplace focused on the promotion and protection of the physical and psychological health of employees of the Comox Valley School District. This role works closely with and reports to the Executive Director Human Resources and will be supported by a Safety Compliance Officer. Key ResponsibilitiesEmployee Relations Chairs the District Health and Safety Committee and engages with exempt employees, union representatives and joint health and safety committee members to develop and implement an integrated program to promote an awareness of physical and psychological health and safety in the workplace. Holds thoughtful and timely discussions in person and virtually, where required and appropriate, in support of staff health, safety, wellness and attendance. Accurately articulates detailed and complex information verbally and in writing to various stakeholders while adhering to confidentiality and privacy requirements. Liaises with Union representatives in support of their union members and with other members of the Human Resources team where patterns associated with absenteeism arise that may have psychological safety and/or workplace place violence concerns as a factor. Workplace Violence and Psychological Health and Safety Primary district contact for workplace bullying and harassment reports, the Manager, Physical and Psychological Safety will assist in all aspects of the investigation process, conduct investigations, and proactively engage in alternative dispute resolution interventions. Provides coaching and training activities on workplace bullying and harassment to District leadership, with a particular focus on principals and vice principals. Develops and executes strategies that promote psychological health and wellness, and ensures District-wide compliance with WorkSafe BC?s psychological health regulations. Integrates the Workplace Violence Prevention Toolkit into all aspects of investigations and responses to Workplace Violence incidents. Provides resources, support and advice to site principals investigating workplace violence incidence reports, and oversees the work of the Safety Compliance Officer in reviewing all investigative reports for compliance with the Workplace Violence Prevention Toolkit and WorkSafe BC requirements. Supports school principals in the completion of Employee Risk Reduction Plans and other documentation as is mandated by incidents of workplace violence, and does so in consultation with Inclusive Education, as required.Employee Wellness and Attendance Management With the assistance and support of the Human Resources Advisors, identifies and examines employee attendance patterns where workplace violence and/or issues of bullying and harassment and/or psychological safety may be impacting attendance patterns. Assumes carriage of those files in which psychological safety, bullying and harassment and/or violence in the workplace concerns may be a primary or significantly contributing factor to employee attendance patterns, and works with the employee, the supervisor and union representatives to develop action plans that intend to support increased wellness and attendance at work. The successful applicant will possess: University degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in human resources or labour relations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Postgraduate education in health and safety is an asset. CPHR Designation preferred. Experience conducting investigations, ideally in a public sector multi-union environment Experience working with joint health and safety committees in a supportive, educational and/or participatory context Demonstrated conflict m