Admin & HR | Human Resources Support Specialist - FT

Regular Full-Time – Exempt from the Union
($68,013.40 - $77,932.40/annum – 2024 Rates)

We acknowledge and respect that the District of Oak Bay lies in the traditional territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən people, known today as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, and that their historic connections to these lands continue to this day.

The District of Oak Bay is a picturesque seaside community located within the Greater Victoria Region, with a population of +18,000. While offering all the amenities of a large metropolitan urban centre, Oak Bay has succeeded in maintaining all the peacefulness and charm of a small community. Residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life, with kilometers of spectacular ocean shoreline, brilliant beaches, parks and greenspace, quaint tree-lined streets and vibrant, boutique villages just beyond their doorsteps.

The District’s Human Resources Department is seeking a motivated and service-oriented administrative professional to join our team in a newly created Human Resources Support Specialist role. This position supports a wide range of HR activities and works with staff at all levels across the organization to ensure a positive, organized and consistent employee experience. If you are energized when supporting people, improving processes, and being at the centre of a busy and collaborative workplace culture, consider joining our dedicated and people-focused team!

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Human Resources Support Specialist is a key contributor to the District’s HR functions and provides coordination, administration and support across a broad range of areas.

Our ideal candidate has a minimum of one year of post-secondary education, and a minimum of three (3) years of related experience, preferably in a local government setting. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, continued career and professional development opportunities, employee engagement events, work-life balance, and a staff membership to the weightroom, fitness classes, skating and pool. An employer of choice, the District of Oak Bay is committed to fostering a culture of empowerment, accountability, and teamwork.

If your qualifications and experience align with our needs, we want to hear from you! Please apply in confidence by 4:30 p.m. on February 6, 2026, with a resume and cover letter to:

[email protected]
 
A detailed job description can be found on our website at www.oakbay.ca/careers, which outlines in greater detail the key accountabilities and required qualifications.
 
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you have been shortlisted and require accommodation throughout the hiring process, we would be pleased to discuss how to best accommodate your needs.