Human Resources Advisor - Fort McMurray, Canada - Northeastern Alberta Aboriginal Business Association

Description

About NAABA

The Northeastern Aboriginal Business Association (NAABA) is a not-for-profit corporation, serving the Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo region for more than 29 years.

We are a membership-based organization, with 122 Full Indigenous Businesses and 132 Associate member businesses, spanning various sectors including natural resource development, industrial service provision, wellbeing, and holistic health.

NAABA is the voice of Indigenous Business in the region, and we strive to create a community of Indigenous strength, unity, and opportunity.

We want to be a catalyst for growth across our community, and we work to ensure the economic playing field is levelled for Indigenous entrepreneurs, so they can succeed and thrive in today's economy.

NAABA brings business members together as a community to facilitate the success of all members.


About the Opportunity
In 2019, the Canadian Indigenous economy generated $6.74 Billion in GDP.

This accounted for 2% of Alberta's total GDP, with a significant portion of that amount generated in the Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo region.

About the Shared Services Pilot Program
The Shared Services Pilot Program is a custom-designed business support services program for NAABA Certified Full Member businesses.

It is the first of its kind in the region for Indigenous businesses and will provide clients with access to professional services in human resources, finance, and marketing and communications.

Professional services included in the program were identified by NAABA Full Indigenous members from all sectors.

Service subscribers utilize this program to access professional expertise (advice and tactical support) which they do not have in-house, or to complement their internal staff expertise, or to add additional capacity for special projects.

The program was designed as a vital tool to enhance business capability and stimulate expansion of local Indigenous businesses.

The pilot portion of this program is funded by PrairiesCan, the Government of Alberta, and Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism.

Key Responsibilities

Accountable to the Executive Director, the Human Resources Advisor, Shared Services Program will be responsible for providing the following types of support to NAABA subscribers of the Shared Services Pilot Program.

• Supporting the development of human resource plans and programs that address business needs.
• Supporting employee screening and interviewing processes.
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating recruitment programs and practices that identify potential labour markets, attract potential employees, and retain current employees.
• Developing, implementing, evaluating, and administering a total rewards structure that includes compensation, pensions, benefits, and employee assistance programs.
• Coordinating employee benefit plans related to life, medical, dental, or disability insurance.
• Advocating to include Indigenous health services in benefit plans.
• Advocating for the hiring of Indigenous employees.
• Identifying ways to improve employee competence development.
• Defining performance standards consistent with client's mission, culture, environment, strategy, and structure.
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating employee recognition and engagement programs that align with members' culture, values, and goals,
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating employee policies and procedures such as health, safety, and wellness.
• Advocating to ensure that human resource policies reflect Indigenous worldview.
• Establishing positions that fit member requirements.
• Providing advice about employee and labour relations issues.
• Ensuring compliance with employment, human rights, safety, and other relevant legislation.
• Forecasting, developing, and implementing workforce succession planning and retention of critical knowledge.

Time Commitment

This is a full-time role (40 hours per week), Monday to Friday.

NAABA believes in providing a flexible work environment and supports work on evenings and weekends to ensure the quality and timeliness of client support.

While NAABA has a current vision for this role and the manner in which it will support our members, we are open to discussing alternative delivery and engagement models that would accomplish the same outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Education and Experience_
• Experience working with Indigenous businesses and cultures in the region is an asset.
• Recent completion of an Indigenous Cultural Safety course and a commitment to ongoing learning in this domain is a strong asset.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources management or postsecondary education at college or university level, with a focus on human resources or labour relations and/or a combination of experience and education.
• At least 3 to 5 of experience in the field of human resources, ideally in a Human Resource Advisor role.
• Solid understanding of government regulations, human res