Human Resources Director

The Anishinabek Nation is seeking a highly motivated, organized and results oriented individual to work as a Human Resources Director for the Union of Ontario Indians Corporation and its affiliate corporations. Under the direction and supervision of the Chief Executive Officer, the Human Resources Director will be responsible for the planning, organizing, controlling, and evaluation of human resource activities for the Anishinabek Nation.
Duties and Responsibilities (includes but not limited to):
 Coordinate, develop, and update an Anishinabek Nation Human Resources strategy.
 Oversee functions as outlined in the Human Resources Policy such as organization design, staff recruitment and orientation processes and strategies; contracts, offers of employment and related correspondence, dismissal, layoff, or exit interviews, facilitating staff relations, and employee performance evaluations.
 Ensure organization Human Resources processes operate within the current provincial and federal legislations,
 Provide explanations and interpretations of regulations and directives of the Human Resources policy and employment legislation listed above.
 Monitor the effectiveness of the Human Resources policies; and prepare any updates, draft policies or recommendations as required.
 Coordinate the efficient administration and effectiveness of employee salary, pension, health and extended benefits plans.
 Coordinate the confidentiality and maintenance of employee’s personnel files.
 Identify training and professional development opportunities for employees and provide coaching and mentoring.
 Develop and maintain a Human Resources database consisting of relevant legal and employee information.
 Provide support and advice on Human Resources activities.
 Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
 Bachelor of Human Resource Management or Business, Commerce, or Public Administration.
 Minimum of three (3) years of work experience in human resources program management.
 Member of the Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario with a Certified Human Resource Professional designation would be considered an asset.
 Knowledge of provincial and federal labour standards
 Experience working within a First Nations organization.
 Excellent inter personal and collaboration skills
 Excellent oral and written communication skills.
 Strong problem solving, conflict management and negotiation skills.
 Good analytical, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
 Experience preparing briefing notes, reports and policies.
 Ability to understand and speak Anishinaabemowin is an asset.
 Understanding of Anishinabek culture would be an asset
 Six [6] month probationary period.
 Hold a valid Class G license, and be insurable.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and work experience
Excellent benefits package
Start Date: May 1, 2019
Deadline for Applications: Friday, April 5, 2019 @ 4:30 p.m.
(Applications received after this date and time will not be considered.)
Please send your resume with a cover letter and three employment references to:
Glenda St. Amour, Director of Corporate Services
Anishinabek Nation
P.O. Box 711, North Bay, ON P1B 8J8
Phone: (705) 497-9127 / 1-877-702-5200 Fax: (705) 497-9135
Email: glenda.st-amour@anishinabek.ca
For inquiries about this position, please feel free to contact Gary Dokis, Chief Executive Officer at (705) 497-9127 / 1-877-702-5200, ext. 2307 or by email at gary.dokis@anishinabek.ca
Individuals of First Nation ancestry are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to Anishinabek Nation member First Nation applicants.
Miigwetch to all who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.