Director of People and Culture

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the HR Department in all areas, including HR Management, Health and Safety, Wellness and Training and HR policies and procedures.

• Perform continuous evaluation, development, and execution of all aspects of the HR department, initiate and implement approved projects/changes as required
• Oversee the HR functions throughout the organization, including recruitment and selection, orientation, employee relations, performance management, retention,  diversity initiatives, succession management and possible termination
• Lead meetings and presentations, and interface with all levels of staff and the Board of Directors with tact and diplomacy.
• Direct and support training, leadership development, innovation, employee recognition, and employee wellness programs and initiatives throughout the organization.

• Plan and provide human resources strategy, direction, and advice to the Executive team as needed, including guidance for change management initiatives that support SLFNHA’s long term First Nation recruitment objectives;
• Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements.
• Identify emerging issues, trends and challenges within the environment and the field of HR, and plan/implement organizational changes accordingly.
• Monitor and address issues that affect the overall health of the organization’s morale, employee engagement, turnover, absenteeism and productivity.
• Prepare and issue briefing notes, background documents, discussion papers and presentations to the Board of Directors.
• Implement and manage compensation plans including job classification, benefits programs, and pension plans.
• Ensure the security and appropriate retention of personnel records.Develop and implement strategies to increase diversity & inclusion within SLFNHA with First Nations employees.
• Ensure First Nations (Anishinaabe teachings), culture, values and traditions are honoured throughout the organization and through the delivery of services in the 33 communities that SLFNHA serves
• Position SLFNHA as the Employer of Choice in the region
  Travel as required.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of post-secondary education in the field of HR is required
• Minimum of 7 years work experience in HR; 5 years work experience in the healthcare industry and/or government entity preferred, with significant management and leadership experience.
• Demonstrated ability to meet strategic objectives for HR and the organization.

• Demonstrated ability to manage HR core processes such as talent management, succession planning and employee relations.
• Proven project management skills required.
• Able to make sound business decisions and evidence-based recommendations;
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Experience with negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Sound leadership, people management, and teambuilding skills.
• Working knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes, including Canada Labour Code, Employment Equity Act and Health and Safety requirements.
• Ability to follow through and complete multiple simultaneous projects.
• High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and reasoning.
• The ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects of the Sioux Lookout Zone would be an asset

To apply please send a cover letter, resume to:

For more information, please contact Barbara Lockhart at SmartHire Human Capital Solutions, barbara@smarthire.solutions

Closing Date: 4:30pm (CST), May 7, 202