At SWIM we love helping people find the job they love, and perhaps this is never more important than for the HR and TA professionals who are culture ambassadors for their company.
In the 14 years since our founding, we’ve helped place hundreds of candidates in HR and Talent Acquisition roles with some of Vancouver’s best employers- the kinds of companies that show up on all sorts of “great place to work” lists. We specialize in understanding the nuances and uniqueness of each HR and TA team, and how to make a great match. See below for a listing of all our currently active HR and Talent Acquisition searches. If you see one that you think may be a fit for you, we invite you to send us a resume. If we also think you’re a match, then we’ll be reaching out shortly to further discuss your search for your dream job. Thank you!
Have you ever thought about relocating to beautiful British Columbia? We have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll & HR Specialist to join a successful, reputable, and well-established company headquartered right here in Vancouver, BC.
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Payroll & HR Specialist (permanent)
Have you ever thought about relocating to beautiful British Columbia? We have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll & HR Specialist to join a successful, reputable, and well-established company headquartered right here in Vancouver, BC.
Who- the Company:
Our client is a leading Canadian organization with global operations across multiple industries. They are known for their strong reputation, stability, and commitment to excellence.
What- the Role:
The Payroll & HR Specialist will be primarily responsible for processing the company’s Canadian payroll and payroll related accounting and reporting, administering the benefits plan, and managing incentive programs. In this role, you will play a key part in the company’s payroll and benefits functions for corporate employees, ensuring accurate and timely payroll submission. This position also offers the opportunity to expand into other areas of HR by providing administrative support and participating in ad hoc HR projects if desired.
For a detailed breakdown of the job description, please connect with your Recruiter at SWIM Recruiting.
Who- the Candidate:
We are seeking a payroll professional with at least five years of experience processing full-cycle payroll, including year-end, who is a team player, detail oriented and enjoys taking on a variety of complex tasks.
The ideal candidate will have:
Advanced proficiency with MS Office applications, especially MS Excel.
Experience with payroll systems such as ADP is required.
Experience with incentive program administration is required.
Strong knowledge of payroll processes and payroll legislation in Canada.
Payroll Compliance Practitioner or Payroll Compliance Manager certification.
Ability to manage and prioritize tasks while working efficiently in an ever-changing environment.
Experience in accounting and/or compensation principles is an asset.
How Much:
Excellent base salary commensurate with payroll and benefits experience and skills, likely in the range of $95,000–$105,000, plus bonus, health benefits, and three weeks of vacation.
Where:
Our client’s corporate office is located in Vancouver, BC, and is easily accessible by public transit. This role requires employees to work onsite full-time. They are also open to considering candidates from neighboring provinces who are interested in relocating to vibrant and beautiful Vancouver.
When & How to Apply:
If you are interested in and excited about this great opportunity, please do not hesitate to apply as this search is moving very quickly! If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out to that individual directly. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit “Apply Now” to send us your resume. Thanks!
Leverage your project management expertise, leadership skills, and HR knowledge to lead transformative HR projects for a global fulfillment team, driving innovation, engagement, and collaboration across cross-functional teams. If youre a skilled project manager passionate about creating meaningful employee experiences and delivering impactful solutions, this is the role for you!
This is a one-year remote contract, targeting California candidates.
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People + Culture Project Manager – Remote
Leverage your project management expertise, leadership skills, and HR knowledge to lead transformative HR projects for a global fulfillment team, driving innovation, engagement, and collaboration across cross-functional teams. If youre a skilled project manager passionate about creating meaningful employee experiences and delivering impactful solutions, this is the role for you!
This is a one-year remote contract, targeting California candidates.
Who – The Company:
Our client is one of Vancouver’s most sought-after companies to work for, with global operations and an impeccable reputation.
What- The Role:
The People and Culture Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the People and Culture talent management strategic initiative portfolio for Global Fulfillment. This role reports into the People and Culture Business Partnering function for Global Fulfillment and works cross-functionally to align key Global Fulfillment People and Culture stakeholders across Talent Acquisition, DEI, Learning and Leadership, P and C Business Partnering and Compensation among other key business Global Fulfillment functions. They lead these functions in planning, coordinating, designing, and delivering against People and Culture project deliverables and milestones.
Manages a large, medium-to-high complexity project portfolio focused on People systems.
Leverages project tools and resources from our PMO center of excellence to manage, track and report out on projects.
Builds and manages detailed project plans, charters, including integration touchpoints, dependencies, and sequencing.
Monitors project performance against plan as measured by milestones, KPIs, and supporting metrics.
Provides line-of-sight to business stakeholders on issues, risks, and required decisions across the project workstreams.
Maintains consolidated resource and timeline views across all projects.
Ensures strong coordination of project timelines and deliverables across each People and Culture function.
Works with internal stakeholders to create project charters (scope, objectives, cost, benefits, resourcing, risks) and workplans.
Develops presentation content and supports People and Culture teams with executive-level updates and business reviews.
Establishes, evaluates and maintains performance standards for all areas of project management to ensure performance targets are achieved while continually looking for ways to enhance delivery.
Who- the Candidate:
University degree in Human Resources or Business desirable.
Minimum of 6 years’ experience in consulting, project management, or a similar field.
Experience in Project Management and Human Resources with a Generalist understanding of the various HR functions and people systems.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products.
Strong business, leadership, project, planning and organizing skills; including the ability to provide innovative, strategic ideas to manage, communicate value, gain approval and implement effectively.
Demonstrated executive-level presence.
Excellent facilitation and story-telling skills and issue resolution skills; ability to drive consensus.
Proven experience in project management with multiple workstreams.
Strong leadership skills with the proven ability to manage lead and manage change across cross-functional teams.
High attention to detail and excellent analytical and communication skills.
Ability to work and deliver in changing environments, under limited guidance while adhering to specified deadlines and budgets.
Ability to interpret and adjust to situations that involve conflicting goals.
Ability to effectively manage dispersed teams and prioritize work.
How much:
Competitive hourly wage in the range of US$48-50/hr.
Where:
California.
When & How To Apply:
Swim Recruiting has been engaged as a trusted recruitment agency partner on this important search. If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out very soon. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit 'APPLY NOW' to send us your resume. Thank you!
Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area - Hybrid, BC, Canada
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March 6, 2025
Seaspan is seeking a Manager, Wellness & Ability Management to lead occupational and non-occupational injury management, workers compensation matters, injury prevention, and health promotion across all business units.
The Manager will develop and implement policies and programs that support employee recovery from injury and illness, including stay-at-work programs, return-to-work procedures, graduated return-to-work initiatives, and health-related accommodation requests. They will also take an active role in corporate wellness programs, ensuring best-in-class health and wellness practices.
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What – The Role
Seaspan is seeking a Manager, Wellness & Ability Management to lead occupational and non-occupational injury management, workers compensation matters, injury prevention, and health promotion across all business units.
The Manager will develop and implement policies and programs that support employee recovery from injury and illness, including stay-at-work programs, return-to-work procedures, graduated return-to-work initiatives, and health-related accommodation requests. They will also take an active role in corporate wellness programs, ensuring best-in-class health and wellness practices.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate with external providers, insurers, and regulatory bodies to ensure timely intervention, treatment plans, and compliance with occupational and non-occupational injury management.
Develop and oversee mental health, substance use disorder treatment, and continuing care programs.
Manage all health assessments and services across the organization.
Handle an active caseload of ability management cases, ensuring modified work offers align with employee recovery and workplace safety.
Provide expert injury management guidance to improve claims management, return-to-work outcomes, and employee satisfaction.
Lead employee wellness initiatives, including policy development, communication strategies, and educational programs.
Work with leadership to develop and implement strategic return-to-work and injury management programs.
Advise and coach management on disability claims, active return-to-work programs, and workplace accommodations.
Ensure all WorkSafeBC and corporate health & wellness guidelines are met and effectively implemented across operations.
This position is fully on-site at 50 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver, with the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule (two days per week) after the initial onboarding period.
Who – The Candidate
We are seeking a qualified and experienced professional with a strong background in ability management, health promotion, and workplace wellness.
Qualifications & Experience:
Degree or diploma in Nursing, Kinesiology, Integrated Disability Management, or a related discipline.
Minimum five years of progressive experience in ability management, health promotion, and clinic rehabilitation in an industrial environment.
Experience in people and project management, including budget oversight and program development.
Strong background in developing return-to-work strategies, disability claims management, and regulatory compliance.
Proven ability to build relationships, coach management, and influence organizational health & wellness policies.
Understanding of WorkSafeBC and regulatory requirements, with the ability to operationalize those standards.
Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently while also functioning as part of a collaborative team.
High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
Candidates should be aligned with Seaspan’s core values of Safety, Care, Efficiency, and Accountability, and be comfortable adapting to change in a fast-paced environment.
Where – The Location
This role is based on-site at 50 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver, with flexibility to work a hybrid schedule (two days remote per week) after onboarding.
Seaspan provides:
Free employee parking at the office.
A complimentary employee shuttle during peak hours, connecting to the Seabus terminal and bus loop in North Vancouver.
Please discuss your commuting plans with Swim Recruiting to ensure long-term feasibility.
How Much – Compensation & Benefits
Seaspan offers a highly competitive total compensation package, including:
Salary range: $117,000 - $140,000, based on experience and internal equity.
Annual performance-based bonus.
Pension plan matching.
Best-in-class health & wellness benefits, including:
Unlimited physiotherapy.
Dental, vision, and life insurance.
Parental leave and medical leave coverage.
Childcare benefit partnership.
Wellness/fitness reimbursement for memberships and registration fees.
Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
Career growth and professional development opportunities.
Access to an on-site gym at Pemberton campus.
Free shuttle service for employees using transit.
Final salary will be determined based on skills, experience, and internal benchmarking.
When & How to Apply
Swim Recruiting has been exclusively retained for this important search. We are conducting initial interviews on behalf of Seaspan and will present strong candidates to the hiring team.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please reach out as soon as possible to discuss it further.
Human Resources Director with Co-operative Housing Federation of BC (CHF BC). Reporting into the Executive Director. Leading 2-3 direct reports. Based on Commercial Drive in Vancouver. Fantastic HR leadership role with a values-based NPO that is integral to sustainable housing in British Columbia communities.
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Human Resources Director with Co-operative Housing Federation of BC (CHF BC). Reporting into the Executive Director. Leading 2-3 direct reports. Based on Commercial Drive in Vancouver. Fantastic HR leadership role with a values-based NPO that is integral to sustainable housing in British Columbia communities.
Who- the Organization:
Swim Recruiting has been exclusively engaged by the Co-operative Housing Federation of BC (CHF BC) on this important search and will be conducting all screening and interviewing on behalf of our client. The Co-operative Housing Federation of BC along with its affiliated entities, COHO Management Services Society and the Community Land Trust (CLT), forms a comprehensive support system for housing Co-ops and associated organizations across British Columbia.
The CHF unites, represents, governs, and serves Co-ops and their members. There are over 260 non-profit housing Co-ops in BC, mostly concentrated in Metro Vancouver and on Vancouver Island. CHF BC is a proud independent non-for-profit organization and none of its annual revenue comes from the Government. CHF BC's vision statement is "growing an inclusive community of sustainable and permanently affordable co-operative housing." The team of skilled professionals at CHF are focused on advocating for inclusive communities that members and residents are proud to call home.
What- the Role:
Swim Recruiting is looking for a new Human Resources Director for this well-established and values-based organization that is integral to BC communities. The HR Director will report into the COO and will have 2-3 direct reports, such as HR Coordinators. The HR Director will work with the senior management team to directly contribute to the development of a human resources strategy supporting the three organizations and the group’s long-term planning. This role has a diverse portfolio of responsibilities: talent acquisition (including recruitment, onboarding, and performance management), health & safety (including wellness programs), labour & employee relations, learning & development, training & development, total rewards (including compensation & benefits), performance management, organizational culture, and general HR leadership and operations. The new HR leader will have an integrated and collaborative approach. SWIM can share a full job description which further outlines the responsibilities.
Who- the Candidate:
This is an incredible opportunity for someone who is not afraid to tackle challenges and who enjoys collaborating with different groups to come up with common solutions. The successful candidate will be personable, outgoing, and adaptable and will be enthusiastic about employee engagement and fostering a sustainable and positive corporate culture.
This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about human resources, employee development, and organizational growth. The new HR Director will play a crucial part in ensuring the workforces of the CHF, CLT, and COHO remain engaged, productive, collaborative, and aligned with the organizational objectives. The HR Director will manage issues relating to the employee life cycle and will establish processes and systems for a productive and respectful workplace. We are seeking an individual who communicates well and who can drive positive changes while also balancing employee needs with business goals and finding effective solutions.
We are looking for people with 7+ years of progressive and relevant HR work experience. Prior experience in/exposure to non-profit organizations (NPO) and/or to the Co-operative housing sector is highly preferred, but not required for someone who is very well-aligned with the values of the CHF. CPHR designation is preferred but not required.
Where:
The HR Director will be based out of CHF’s corporate office on Commercial Drive in Vancouver. After initial training and onboarding, option to work from home 1-2 days/week.
How Much:
Base salary commensurate with depth and relevancy of work experience, skills, and qualifications, in the range of $90,000 to $110,000. Additionally, the HR Director will receive a generous amount of paid time off, an RRSP match, benefits, and professional development support. Please discuss your total compensation expectations in further detail with Swim Recruiting.
When & How to Apply:
Swim Recruiting has been engaged exclusively on this important search and will be presenting the profiles of short-listed candidates directly to the hiring team at CHF. If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out very soon. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit ’APPLY’ to send us your resume and (optional) cover letter. Thank you!
