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Breakthrough AcademyPeople & Culture Specialist
Breakthrough Academy helps high-performing contractors strengthen their businesses by installing dependable operating systems. It is hiring a People & Culture Specialist on a fixed-term contract of…
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Breakthrough Academy helps high-performing contractors strengthen their businesses by installing dependable operating systems. It is hiring a People & Culture Specialist on a fixed-term contract of 18 months, filling in during a maternity leave. The organization describes itself as founder-led and expanding, with more than 55 staff and over 750 owners who have gone through its program. The specialist manages everyday people operations across the whole employee journey, from onboarding…
Job Description
Breakthrough Academy helps high-performing contractors strengthen their businesses by installing dependable operating systems. It is hiring a People & Culture Specialist on a fixed-term contract of 18 months, filling in during a maternity leave. The organization describes itself as founder-led and expanding, with more than 55 staff and over 750 owners who have gone through its program.
The specialist manages everyday people operations across the whole employee journey, from onboarding and one-, two- and three-month check-ins through performance conversations, role changes, milestones and exits. Leaders and staff get practical advice on people matters, policy and labor law, and outside counsel is brought in when needed. The specialist runs annual cycles for performance, pay, bonuses and engagement surveys.
Documentation is a big part of the work. The specialist prepares employment agreements, offer letters and pay adjustments, and keeps BambooHR records, process flows, company rules, standard operating procedures and the team handbook current. Payroll adjustments, compensation and benefits administration are coordinated with Finance. The role also supports engagement events, recognition programs, learning and development, and employer branding.
Required experience is at least three years in people work, HR or a broad generalist role, ideally at a company of roughly 30 to 70 people. Solid knowledge of Canadian employment rules, particularly in British Columbia and Alberta, is needed, along with HRIS skills, ideally BambooHR. Good judgment with confidential matters and an independent, practical work style are essential. Pay includes a solid base, RRSP contributions matched by the employer, extended health coverage and paid time off.
Responsibilities
- Run day-to-day people operations across onboarding, check-ins, performance, changes and offboarding
- Advise leaders and staff on people issues, policy and employment legislation
- Organize annual performance and pay reviews, bonus administration and engagement surveys
- Draft employment agreements, letters and pay change documents
- Coordinate payroll updates and benefits administration with Finance
- Use feedback to improve the employee experience
- Support employer branding, recognition and learning programs
- Keep BambooHR files, process flows, company rules, SOP documents and the team handbook up to date
Requirements
- Minimum three years in People & Culture, HR, people operations or a broad HR generalist role
- Experience supporting the employee lifecycle in a fast-growing company
- Knowledge of Canadian employment legislation, especially for BC and Alberta
- Practice across onboarding, offboarding, performance, employee relations, pay and benefits
- Strong HRIS background, preferably with BambooHR
- Organized, accurate and able to manage many priorities
- Quickly earns trust from leaders and staff
- Discretion with private information and delicate situations
- Hands-on, self-directed working style
Qualifications
- Experience at a company of around 30 to 70 employees
- Experience maintaining or upgrading HR processes, SOPs, policies and templates
Core Skills
Benefits
- Solid base pay
- Employer-matched RRSP contributions
- Extended health cover
- Paid time off
- Travel perks and company gatherings
- Founder-led company that values quality of life
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Is this a permanent position?
No. The contract runs 18 months to cover a maternity leave.
What legal focus applies?
Canadian employment rules, especially in British Columbia and Alberta.
Which HR software is used?
BambooHR, which the specialist maintains.
What pay is described?
Solid base pay, RRSP contributions matched by the employer, extended health coverage and paid time off are described. No specific figure is printed.
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