BCLMA | Human Resources Subsection | Activity https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/ Activity feed for the group, Human Resources Subsection. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:47:20 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v=10.6.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 04cbdc1a38c2f856841442acf69450cd Maria Howell replied to the topic Boxing Day 2026 in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/boxing-day-2026/#post-76869 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:17:30 -0700 We will be closed on December 28, in lieu of Boxing Day.

]]> 51a4d24f7776b4f4ba31780aa71af4fa Linda Lam joined the group Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/activity/p/33621/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:39:03 -0700 0 6943520223f733f8ddf4222b03062af0 Trisha Reid replied to the topic Boxing Day 2026 in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/boxing-day-2026/#post-76866 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:23:17 -0700 We also treat Boxing Day as a stat so we will close Monday in lieu.

]]> 423169e300dd1f0f03dab6ac401c95eb Arishma Sharma replied to the topic Boxing Day 2026 in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/boxing-day-2026/#post-76865 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:39:44 -0700 We will be closed on Monday, December 28, in lieu of Boxing Day.

]]> 964c4c24017e23117d5dbfd74a9ec327 Karen Vandervoort replied to the topic Boxing Day 2026 in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/boxing-day-2026/#post-76864 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:05:20 -0700 We will be closed for boxing day, so likely the Monday in lieu.

]]> e4cc4acaba5ddd4ed0e28eaec68c1d6d Aida Holmes replied to the topic Boxing Day 2026 in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/boxing-day-2026/#post-76863 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:05:13 -0700 We also treat Boxing Day as a stat and we will be closing the office on Monday, December 28 in lieu of Boxing Day falling on Saturday, December 26.

]]> 2a5bc4c603a0a0464b676234aff786a8 Rubyna Jinnah replied to the topic Boxing Day 2026 in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/boxing-day-2026/#post-76862 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:59:34 -0700 We treat Boxing Day as a stat, and therefore we are closed on Monday, December 28, in lieu of Saturday, December 26. Hope this helps.

]]> 859db573202af9e7c007bf17c522acbd Pavan Gill replied to the topic Boxing Day 2026 in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/boxing-day-2026/#post-76861 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:58:59 -0700 Hi Candence,

At LK we recognize Boxing Day as a Stat. We will be closed on Monday December 28th.

]]> 6d2dc98de257bffe6be1e01091b1a206 Cadence Konopaki started the topic Boxing Day 2026 in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/boxing-day-2026/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:55:55 -0700 Maybe a bit early to discuss this but we’ve started to look at it since vacation requests are coming in. Boxing Day is on a Saturday this year. Technically, as it’s not a stat, it doesn’t have to be carried over to Monday Dec 28th. However, we normally follow the court calendar (such as closing for Good Friday and Easter Monday), and they are…Read more

]]> 422e0ad36d871cbf3d3438a0c21f3ee8 Marcela Zeballos joined the group Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/activity/p/33601/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:42:51 -0700 0 19b6182deca258d601ea7b6e123d917f Kris Kohler joined the group Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/activity/p/33593/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:05:25 -0700 0 0cbedbe0ab0f444535ed3b71d5511b73 Jonathan Ho replied to the topic Compensation Market Data for Finance/Accounting Management in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/compensation-market-data-for-finance-accounting-management/#post-76836 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:15:00 -0700 Hi Leslie,

Thanks for the additional information. Good to know about the timing of these surveys and results.

Greatly appreciated.

]]> bcc12a729bfcc04bce3fbf015530501a Jonathan Ho replied to the topic Compensation Market Data for Finance/Accounting Management in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/compensation-market-data-for-finance-accounting-management/#post-76833 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:10:46 -0700 Hi Cindy,

Thanks for the information, we’ll look into those options as well to see if we can participate in them going forward.

]]> b007bbe78073740f7017bdb4bb7cf7de Jonathan Ho replied to the topic Compensation Market Data for Finance/Accounting Management in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/compensation-market-data-for-finance-accounting-management/#post-76832 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:09:13 -0700 Hi Christine, I’ll take a look at the CPA survey as well for a comparison overall.

Thank you.

]]> b3f7ebf955555baa74d5184e0d375cbe Jonathan Ho replied to the topic Compensation Market Data for Finance/Accounting Management in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/compensation-market-data-for-finance-accounting-management/#post-76831 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:51:34 -0700 Hi Zarah, greatly appreciate the feedback on what you are using and the combination of resources to get a supported range. I didn’t see a Finance Manager/Controller, Director of Accounting/Finance and CFO from BCLMA’s survey? There seems to be another part of the survey that we need to get access to or pay for? Robert Half’s (Legal field)…Read more

]]> 808665c1d26dfc7f25d53461665f0d93 Christine Edelmann replied to the topic Mental Health First Aid Training in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/mental-health-first-aid-training/#post-76830 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:53:47 -0700 I posted a reply that didn’t seem to go through, so apologies is this suddenly appears twice.
I did my training here, and found it helpful:

Home

]]> b79e24e7936ae5f749ef8cc09a15f7de Karen Vandervoort replied to the topic Mental Health First Aid Training in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/mental-health-first-aid-training/#post-76828 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:49:39 -0700 No but I’m interested in learning more!

]]> f1feece610230c5217c99d43cbc72b7e Hannah Larsen started the topic Mental Health First Aid Training in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/mental-health-first-aid-training/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:35:20 -0700 Hello,

Curious if anyone has done Mental Health First Aid Training for Managers/Leadership through CMHA, St Johns Ambulance, or Opening Minds (The Working Mind program).

If so, I’d appreciate any feedback on your experience with these programs, and whether you would recommend them.

Thanks!
Hannah

]]> 110de6ef3c853dfc21ca3091ff01553f Cadence Konopaki replied to the topic FIFA Games in Vancouver in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/fifa-games-in-vancouver/#post-76792 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:11:38 -0700 We have reduced the hours for our reception team to 9-5 throughout the FIFA period, and to 9-430pm on game days.

For everyone else, things stay the same except during game days where everyone is encourage to WFH except for reception and 2 LAAs/Paralegals.

]]> 1f51353b7b68c29272bc0916cfa1269e Leslie Green replied to the topic Compensation Market Data for Finance/Accounting Management in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/compensation-market-data-for-finance-accounting-management/#post-76787 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:29:45 -0700 The BCLMA Admin Salary survey covers all of the management and director level positions in a law firm. It was previously only available to firms with 30+ lawyers, but will, as of this year, be available to any firm that wishes to participate… even if they only a a couple of positions that are relevant. Unfortunately, that survey is done in…Read more

]]> 0ac6525f06d69ea4931ec9275afc23a4 Cindy Hildebrandt replied to the topic Compensation Market Data for Finance/Accounting Management in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/compensation-market-data-for-finance-accounting-management/#post-76786 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:53:26 -0700 There is the BCLMA Staff (Business Solutions) survey and the BCLMA Admin Survey with all management and admin roles, that WCBC puts together for BCLMA. The latter is what I use but you may have to participate to obtain it. I supplement that with a call to one of the legal agencies I deal with.

]]> 8ddd396ea0a43da4f9f0ecf3d0ea282f Christine Drag replied to the topic Compensation Market Data for Finance/Accounting Management in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/compensation-market-data-for-finance-accounting-management/#post-76784 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:39:54 -0700 Zarah makes some great points. I would also suggest reviewing the CPA’s salary survey results.

]]> 5307ed20e5cead4d6771381273b45556 Zarah Hofer replied to the topic Compensation Market Data for Finance/Accounting Management in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/compensation-market-data-for-finance-accounting-management/#post-76783 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:30:56 -0700 Hi Jonathan,
We struggle with this as well as our firm has grown. It’s a tricky role because it doesn’t necessarily compare to a large corporate CFO or Controller. We have used a combination of roles to come up with our band. From BCLMA we used Finance Manager/Controller, Director of Accounting/Finance and CFO. We also used CFO from WCBC. It’s…Read more

]]> d9bdf3bbb3a0f417ae32358a5291eb6e Jonathan Ho started the topic Compensation Market Data for Finance/Accounting Management in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/compensation-market-data-for-finance-accounting-management/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:12:08 -0700 I’m wondering what firms in Vancouver are using for salary market data for their compensation for CFO’s, Director’s of Finance, and/or Controller’s in the legal industry? The BCLMA salary data doesn’t include these specific roles or information. Alternatively, are your firms using Robert Half Salary guides for the legal field for these Finance roles?

]]> e586b6f50ea6265514fc1032ee36ca47 Karen Vandervoort replied to the topic Vacation Pay in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/vacation-pay/#post-76745 Fri, 29 May 2026 22:00:40 -0700 Thank you Leslie.

]]> 7e7b5933c7d605d30e6892ce5b60794b Cindy Hildebrandt replied to the topic FIFA Games in Vancouver in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/fifa-games-in-vancouver/#post-76729 Thu, 28 May 2026 23:42:30 -0700 We have encouraged teams to work from home where possible, with essential staff and other staff and lawyers on site, on game days, to ensure business is as usual. We will have some fun around the office for those that are IN. They are expecting 350,000 people to descend upon Vancouver.

]]> 56f88127f6920a29fb8446c60148b384 Taylor Critchley replied to the topic FIFA Games in Vancouver in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/fifa-games-in-vancouver/#post-76726 Thu, 28 May 2026 21:49:53 -0700 We recommended to our staff to work from home on June 18, June 24, and July 7 (dates FIFA games will take place at BC Place during working hours).

]]> 7dadd9438fb469a109312a226ce9b49f Aninder Sandhu replied to the topic FIFA Games in Vancouver in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/fifa-games-in-vancouver/#post-76725 Thu, 28 May 2026 21:44:57 -0700 Hello. We are currently on a hybrid schedule. IF people who are coming into the downtown area and will be effected, we have asked them to switch their work from home day, or they are taking another work from day.

We have staff that live close who have offered to come in so others can work from home.

]]> 3aeee59aced7e1b0d8e9f27109a4c445 Christine Drag replied to the topic FIFA Games in Vancouver in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/fifa-games-in-vancouver/#post-76724 Thu, 28 May 2026 21:42:15 -0700 Thanks for starting this thread, Natalie! While I don’t yet have an answer… I would also like to know what firms will be doing.

]]> 918b12882ad7511682ac800bae3e1cda Rubyna Jinnah replied to the topic FIFA Games in Vancouver in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/fifa-games-in-vancouver/#post-76723 Thu, 28 May 2026 21:41:57 -0700 We just sent out an email today that it’s business as usual. Our expectations remain the same and staff should allow for more commute time. We have advised people that if they don’t want to deal with the extra traffic and congestion, they are welcome to take time off.

]]> b13c62609a641010d50931c3de8885df Natalie Leon started the topic FIFA Games in Vancouver in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/fifa-games-in-vancouver/ Thu, 28 May 2026 21:39:24 -0700 Our offices are downtown and we’re concerned about traffic and congestion during the daytime Vancouver FIFA games. Curious what your firm is doing (if anything) to accommodate.

]]> c86de11791cb617c38e86920bc94e59d Karen Vandervoort replied to the topic PC Law Conversion Recommendations in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/pc-law-conversion-recommendations/#post-76712 Wed, 27 May 2026 19:14:04 -0700 Hi Zarah. With my last firm, we converted to Soluno/ActionStep. We hired Paula Kiess to be the consultant – she was a lifesaver. She worked directly with our IT, Actionstep, PC Law and our current staff to ensure that 1) system requirements were met, 2) data was cleaned up prior to transfer, 3) she reviewed all transferred data to make sure…Read more

]]> 85f64e6e645d470a4d7d1b96da78f744 Lori Hart replied to the topic PC Law Conversion Recommendations in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/pc-law-conversion-recommendations/#post-76711 Wed, 27 May 2026 19:12:53 -0700 Hi Zarah.

We used Cathy-Anne van Duynhoven as a consultant who was invaluable in the process of migration from PC Law to Soluno/Actionstep. I am sure other consultants would be very helpful too.

It was our finance manager that dealt with the the bulk of the migration, but I strongly recommend getting a few of your billers involved as well, we…Read more

]]> 823e34f77eb41c7f7569354de0e4e734 Esther Moore replied to the topic PC Law Conversion Recommendations in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/pc-law-conversion-recommendations/#post-76710 Wed, 27 May 2026 18:54:21 -0700 Small firm here BUT I managed it myself. We just had to shut accounting down for a few days.

We went with Soluno/ActionStep. They would be able to help you out.

Anyone you end up going with should be able to help you through the whole process. IT IS A LOT but so worth it to be away from PC Law!

]]> ec9a4279b86736b8ea8336861c766bfe Leslie Green replied to the topic Vacation Pay in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/vacation-pay/#post-76709 Wed, 27 May 2026 18:48:57 -0700 We use Payworks and I have the Absence Management module that allows the employees to book their time off (I have to approve it). This time off is then tracked in payroll and appears on their pay stubs. Vacation pay on overtime is paid out when the overtime is paid. We do not accrue it as additional vacation time. I am also able to bank…Read more

]]> 0a6d30233a6cc6ccf92f4b7a92e42eab Zarah Hofer started the topic PC Law Conversion Recommendations in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/pc-law-conversion-recommendations/ Wed, 27 May 2026 18:45:09 -0700 Hello,

For any firms that did a PC Law conversion in the last few years, I’d be interested in hearing how this was managed? Who in Operations or Finance managed the project? Were you required to hire on extra staff, or how did you manage the project and day to day workload? If you hired a consultant, would you have a recommendation? Happy to…Read more

]]> aaf35bd73a47fef39d0088bc598d617f Karen Vandervoort started the topic Vacation Pay in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/vacation-pay/ Wed, 27 May 2026 18:35:50 -0700 Good morning.

Are any firms separating/tracking vacation pay via payroll, and including vacation pay on overtime?
Thank you!

]]> df167acd4e57d0e9bd9d8f7fd1a2cbd1 Christine Drag started the topic LAA Practicum Students in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/laa-practicum-students/ Thu, 21 May 2026 22:59:35 -0700 Karen Roussy at Capilano University is currently looking for firms interested in hosting LAA practicum students for a two-week placement from July 20–31, 2026.

The practicum is a graduation requirement for CapU’s LAA program and is a great opportunity to support young professionals and the broader legal community. Host firms are not required to…Read more

]]> dd3e2c1fb64e22d0d8028737aab3652c Rubyna Jinnah replied to the topic Pay Transparency Reporting - Law Firms in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/pay-transparency-reporting-law-firms/#post-76587 Thu, 14 May 2026 20:43:06 -0700 Hi Ksenia – there are some guidelines online you should read. They are helpful.

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/about-the-bc-government/gender-equity/preparing-pay-transparency-reports

]]> aa80075a8141162a367c5ee2f04df062 Ksenia Michtchenko started the topic Pay Transparency Reporting - Law Firms in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/pay-transparency-reporting-law-firms/ Thu, 14 May 2026 20:38:32 -0700 Hello Everyone,

The deadline for pay transparency reporting has recently been brought to our attention and were wondering if anyone could share any insight or information on how firms are going about collecting this information. Particularly:

– The approach you are taking with collecting gender information;
– What reporting features you are…Read more

]]> b1c2a8c3d5c1c27870a5940915885497 Kim Bates started the topic Learning & Development Podcast - How Work Works in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/learning-development-podcast-how-work-works/ Tue, 12 May 2026 20:35:20 -0700 Hi Everyone,

I wanted to share a podcast that I have been listening to, it is incredibly insightful and practical: How Work Works.

It offers thoughtful discussions around workplace dynamics, leadership, communication, organizational culture, and professional growth — all topics that I think resonate strongly with those of us working in legal m…Read more

]]> 406ca8aa05225e9c6fd517080d72f7d6 David Dungey joined the group Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/activity/p/33459/ Tue, 12 May 2026 19:31:55 -0700 0 e3289d8d1760b52cd4d0c8332a623a6b Zarah Hofer started the topic Victoria/Vancouver Island Compensation in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/victoria-vancouver-island-compensation/ Wed, 06 May 2026 18:09:05 -0700 Hello,
I’m wondering what firms in Vancouver Island are using for salary market data for their compensation? The BCLMA salary data doesn’t include Vancouver Island or Victoria specific information and I was told that the primary reason is that there aren’t enough firms to provide confidential analysis.

Thank you!
Zarah

]]> 6d29f8600a48cb3d48333bac1bbcdcbe John Pater joined the group Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/activity/p/33431/ Mon, 04 May 2026 16:48:53 -0700 0 a98df6841bfff89f837ea294340757c2 Karen Vandervoort replied to the topic Articling students: Hiring Timeline in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/articling-students-hiring-timeline/#post-76435 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:00:33 -0700 Thank you!

]]> 3ec03861bd5f8779ac9f7974487af666 Stacey Poole replied to the topic Articling students: Hiring Timeline in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/articling-students-hiring-timeline/#post-76429 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:17:33 -0700 June 30th for us – both in Vancouver & Ottawa. We typically follow the VBA recruitment cycle.

]]> 74671d3308bc7c08f01146a6fa58ea49 Rose Carrera joined the group Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/activity/p/33406/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:10:35 -0700 0 faea858b961e5fe6df31de66e6ad4a49 Karen Vandervoort started the topic Articling students: Hiring Timeline in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/articling-students-hiring-timeline/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:37:43 -0700 Further to the topic that Stacey posted, what is your application deadline for articling students – June 30th? Thank you!

]]> b1af957bf606bfbb943da277992f552b Pam Deleijer joined the group Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/activity/p/33397/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:03:40 -0700 0 adfc8f28ee49241ea5e81fc18eb15404 Rebecca Levi replied to the topic Articling students: Communicating hire back decisions in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/articling-students-communicating-hire-back-decisions/#post-76401 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:12:54 -0700 We aim to give students decisions a minimum of 2 months before their call date so that if someone isn’t hired on they have some runway to look for another position before articles are done. So meetings are generally held in March for the May PLTC crew and July for the September PLTC crew.

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