Human Resources Advisor - Thunder Bay, Canada - Nokiiwin Tribal Council

Description

Employment Opportunity


Position Overview:

The
governWISE Alliance is an initiative of Nokiiwin Tribal Council open to all Ontario First Nations with the vision to help strengthen governance and build capacity.

Stakeholder engagement and participant feedback is key to developing long term sustainable plans within communities.

The governWise Alliance recognizes that each First Nation community has unique needs and challenges, and we assist by providing support and guidance to the First Nations we service.

The initiative continues to evolve, and we are seeking an experienced, knowledgeable, and motivated Human Resources Advisor who has experience working within the First Nations field.

The Human Resources Advisor will work closely with a passionate, caring, and dedicated team and reports to the governWISE manager.

The Human Resources Advisor will be responsible for working both independently and amongst the project team to help identify priorities, create, and deliver relevant training, policy development, and other resources as identified.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops relationships, provides resources, recommendations and training options related to key human resources areas.
• Support with all aspects of labour and employment law including compliance with regulations, laws, and compliance with hiring and terminations.
• Supports with recruiting efforts including hiring processes, reference process and employee training programs.
• Supports with the development of human resources strategies as required including workplans, leave request forms, performance review templates, onboarding processes, and other items as identified.
• Support with the review and delivery of employee benefit plans and pension options.
• Work with the Manager and governWISE Alliance team to develop an effective intake process including project plans, needs and resources.
• Development and presentation of relevant human resources topics for governWise Alliance webinars, social pages and in person training.
• Identify and provide guidance, recommendations, training/resources/tools, and templates related to recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, succession planning and other key areas as required.
• Prepare reports, communicate project status and issues, and contribute to the resource bank.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree/diploma in Human Resources or equivalent combination of education and experience.

years' experience working within the First Nation field in Human Resources and/or in a leadership role.

• Knowledge of First Nation Governance is considered an asset.
• Excellent leadership, communication & interpersonal skills to work as part of a highperforming team.
• Discretion, sound judgment and decisionmaking skills in dealing with sensitive issues.
• Proven organizational, decisionmaking, problemsolving and analytical abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and collaborate at all levels of the organization and the ability to use tact and diplomacy when working in member First Nation's communities.
• Thorough knowledge of employment/labour legislation, programs, policies and practices.
• Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (word, excel, power point).
• Valid Drivers' license and access to a reliable vehicle is required.
• Minimal travel may be required including community visits, workshops, and conferences.
• Successful completion of Level
• Police Criminal Record (PCRC).

What We:

Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• 35hour work week
• Employer 100 % paid benefits and RRSP match
• A safe culture of continuous learning and opportunity for growth

Interested applicants Please send your cover letter, resume, and 3 work-related references by:
4:00 p.m. September 14, 2023

Human Resources, Nokiiwin Tribal Council

384 Fort William Road, Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 2Z3

Fax :

• Nokiiwin is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the _

- selected to participate in an assessment process, please advise Human Resources._


Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 7 months


Salary:
$64,464.40-$65,938.60 per year


Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Application question(s):

• Demonstrated ability to develop and collaborate at all levels of the organization and the ability to use tact and diplomacy when working in member First Nation's communities.
• Thorough knowledge of employment/labour legislation, programs, policies and practices.
• Proven organizational, decisionmaking, problemsolving and analytical abilities.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

Human Resources: 3 ye