Senior Human Resources Consultant

For over 50 years, LifeLabs has been Canada’s leading provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems, enabling patients and healthcare practitioners to diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent disease. We are passionate about empowering healthier Canadians through accessible, accurate, and innovative diagnostic services.

We are committed innovators, operating Canada's first commercial genetics lab, and the country's largest online patient portal, with more than 8 million Canadians receiving their results online. More than 112 million laboratorytests come through LifeLabs’ laboratories annually, and our team of more than 6,000 passionate, caring, and diverse professionals works together as one to provide high quality testing and results that Canadians can trust.

We know that behind every lab requisition, sample being tested, or investment in technology is an individual and their family counting on us. At LifeLabs, you can make a meaningful impact on Canadians’ lives every day.

Our teams are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers, reflecting our deep commitment to our core values of caring, agility, teamwork, and a customer-centered approach. As part of this commitment, LifeLabs prioritizes the ongoing development of our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program to better serve the needs of our diverse workforce and the communities we serve. We continue to take steps to challenge ourselves to act with courage and integrity, and to create an environment where people can be their true selves.

These values are not just words on a page, they guide our actions and decisions every day and have come to define our team culture.

Reports to: VP, Human Resources and Talent

Status: Temporary Full Time (Contract end date: April 30, 2025)

“This vacancy is a net new position."

Purpose of the role:

LifeLabs is seeking a strategic, resourceful and experienced Senior Consultant to develop and implement an HR and Recruitment plan to support a business growth initiative for LifeLabs in B.C.

This is an excellent opportunity to collaborate with a cross-functional team of leaders from across LifeLabs and to apply strategic, analytical and innovative thinking as well as your knowledge and experience with human resources and recruitment to a critical project that will positively impact the future of healthcare in B.C.

LifeLabs operates under a Hybrid workforce model. Further details will be provided during the interview stage.

Accountabilities:

• Plan and conduct research to understand the B.C. labour market and the current and future availability of healthcare professionals required for LifeLabs business needs in B.C
• Collaborate with the LifeLabs HR Analytics team to collect, analyze, and interpret LifeLabs internal workforce data and HR metrics relevant to this initiative
• Partner with LifeLabs compensation, labour and HR teams to understand our compensation and benefit plans and collective agreements and ensure these are incorporated in planning
• Provide actionable recommendations based on data analysis to support the needs of the initiative
• Conduct a needs assessment including a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Develop a comprehensive strategic and operational plan to attract and retain the resources required to deliver this growth initiative in the short and long-term, including plans for sourcing, recruiting, internal resource redeployment and onboarding
• Understand the training, regulatory and accreditation requirements for specific LifeLabs positions in B.C. Assess the feasibility of implementing an internal development program in partnership with local Colleges and Educational institutions to internally develop unskilled resources. If feasible, develop a comprehensive and fully costed plan to implement the internal development program within LifeLabs
• Develop and deliver presentations to internal and external stakeholders to gather input, feedback and approval for the plan
• Partner with Government Markets, HR, Operations and other internal LifeLabs teams to implement the recruiting and training plans
• Develop a method to measure the effectiveness of the plan

Minimum Hiring Requirements:

• University degree with a focus in Human Resources or Business
• A minimum of 7 years’ progressive experience working as a human resources consultant, or management or strategy consultant with experience in human capital or talent engagements
• Advanced understanding of training and development, recruiting, sourcing and human resources strategies
• Knowledge of research methods, techniques, and resources with advanced attention to detail and analytical skills to research and review materials and provide relevant input and reports
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, as well as planning, organizational and time management skills with ability to effectively balance a variety of stakeholder interests
• Ability to present material at a strategic level while also understanding the details and dependencies to present an issue from a holistic perspective
• Experience with formal business communications and reporting to senior leadership
• Microsoft Excel skills, including the corresponding ability to visualize, interpret, and report results
• Detail oriented, self-motivated and resourceful

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LifeLabs’ compensation programs are commensurate based on the role, skill, effort, responsibility and working conditions, irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age or any other personal characteristics. Pay programs are communicated regularly in an accessible and transparent manner.

LifeLabs is also proud to offer resources, opportunities, as well as a collaborative and supportive environment that enables our team members to thrive.

In addition to a competitive compensation package, LifeLabs provides a comprehensive total rewards program, specific to the job position. Your package may include:

• Employee Group Benefits: Competitive coverage for employees and their families to support their overall health and wellness needs, including Extended Health Care, Dental Care, and Life Insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Vacation and Wellness Days
• Employee Wellness and Giving Programs: Our award winning mental, physical and financial wellness programs aim to address the comprehensive well-being of our team members, including resources like the Employee & Family Assistance Program, financial planning tools, and employee recognition initiatives.
• Professional development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs, including WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc., and optional health-related benefits.

In accordance with LifeLabs’ Accessibility Policy, and the applicable Accessibility Acts within the provinces we operate in, accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email careers@lifelabs.com.

Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs’. Vaccinations and/or immunization screening may be mandatory for selected employees if regulated by provincial or regional governments, or through employer-led vaccination policies in the facilities we service. Please ensure you ask if this position requires the successful candidate to be vaccinated or undergo immunization screening.

Ready to empower healthier Canadians? Apply today!