Exempt Job Vacancy
POSITION TITLE: Human Resource Manager
HOURS OF WORK: Full-Time Temporary Term Coverage (12-18 months)
SALARY: $93,698 - $104,498 (commensurate with experience)
About Smithers
Surrounded by mountain ranges and beautiful lakes and rivers, Smithers is a true northern gem. The town has a population of around 5,400 and is a service hub for the surrounding region comprised of approximately 15,000 people.
Residents enjoy four seasons of recreational activities; including a ski hill within half an hour of town, world-class fishing, backcountry and cross-country skiing, hunting, golfing and alpine trails for hiking and horseback riding, along with a lively music scene, boutique shopping, an art gallery and museum, an aquatic centre, and numerous family-friendly activities.
Why work for the Town of Smithers?
You are passionate about shaping the community you call home. Smithers is small but mighty and we strive to make our community a great place to live, work, and play.
The Town offers an excellent fully employer-paid benefits package, municipal pension plan contributions, Medical Travel Plan, and 3 weeks (15 days) of paid vacation for the first year worked.
About this opportunity
Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services, the Human Resources Manager provides technical support and advice for all human resource functions, including recruitment, job evaluation/classification, training and development, employee relations, union relations and compliance with the corporate health and safety program.
The Human Resources Manager plays a central role in fostering a positive organizational culture, aligning human resource practices with organizational goals, and ensuring compliance with employment legislation, collective agreements, and best practices.
This position offers a competitive salary of $93,698 - $104,498 (commensurate with experience).
Essential Qualifications Include:
• Post-secondary degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public
Administration, or a related field. A combination of equivalent education and
experience may be considered.
• Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation is preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in human
resources management, preferably in a unionized and/or public sector
environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of employment law, collective agreements, and HR
best practices.
• Valid B.C. Class 5 Driver's License.
View the full job description here.
Candidates may be required to undergo a comprehensive evaluation of skills, qualifications, and abilities.
If you are interested in this exciting career opportunity with the Town of Smithers, please submit your cover letter and resume with three professional references, no later than 4:00 p.m., March 5, 2026, to:
Human Resources
Competition #26-04
Town of Smithers
Box 879, 1027 Aldous Street
careers@smithers.ca
The Town of Smithers thanks all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Town of Smithers is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law.