HR Manager

Job Title

Manager, Human Resources

Department

Manager, Finance

Supervisor/Manager

Selena Roesler

Salary Scale

Commensurate with Experience

Job Status

Permanent Full-Time

Contract Length

Start

Immediately

Hours Per Week

35 hours weekly

Benefits

AOPFN understands family needs take priority in one’s life and as part of our commitment to being a competitive employer we provide our employee’s flexible hours, federal and provincial statutory holidays. We also promote a team-based working environment with a focus on learning and development to promote employee growth and opportunity. We offer a variety of incentives in our competitive compensation plan that meet today’s living needs. AOPFN is an equal opportunity employer located on the beautiful shores of Golden Lake, ON Canada.

Posting Status

Internal Only                         Internal/External     X

Start Date of Posting

Friday April 1^st, 2022

Closing Date of Posting

Friday April 15^th, 2022 at 4:30PM

Selection Process

Interview             X         Rating           X       Selection      X

Job Description

The Human Resources Manager provides guidance and advice to AOPFN management in all HR related matters, including, development and implementation of programs, policies and procedures. The incumbent interprets a wide variety of employment laws and regulations, federal and provincial, which are significantly complex and provides advice regarding defensible application of these in all employment and HR related matters. The Manager, makes decisions regarding the interpretation and application of employment/labour laws and negotiates employment contracts, benefits plans, pension plans on behalf of AOPFN. Recommendations regarding new and/or significant changes to existing HR related issues are referred to the Manager, Finance.

The Human Resources Manager develops and manages all facets of Human Resources services within the AOPFN and ensures compliance with all appropriate employment and labour legislation as they relate to both federal and provincial jurisdictions. Provides guidance and advice to managers in human resources related areas including legislative compliance, compensation, recruitment, performance management, training and development and benefits programs.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Manages the day-to-day management of HR, including policy, procedures and programs interpretation and implementation and ensures compliance with relevant legislation for both federal and provincial jurisdictions.
• Manages the performance management program, recommends, and develops performance improvement plans, succession planning and ensures evaluations are completed in a fair, respective, consistent and timely manner.
• Manages recruitment requirements and processes including conducting interviews and facilitating sound, objective, and defensible recruitment decisions.
• Liaises and consults with legal counsel in employment related matters, as required.  Participates in, attends and represents the AOPFN in HR related legal proceedings such as arbitration, conciliation, civil and/or legal actions, Human Rights Tribunal.
• Manages AOPFN’s Group Benefits Plans and Pension Plan and liaises with providers as required.
• Manages and Chairs the AOPFN’s Occupational Health & Safety Committee.
• Manages and responds to all HR related inquiries/investigations from external bodies including all provincial and federal government departments, agencies and representatives.
• Recommends terms and conditions in employment related actions including termination, negotiates AOPFN’s desired outcomes with employee or their legal representative, either directly or in consultation with AOPFN’s legal counsel.
• Manages all documentation requirements including ensuring the accurate recording of all HR pertinent information and that effective measures are in place to ensure complete Confidentiality of personnel records and retains such records and information in compliance with the applicable legislation.
• Develops and prepares HR related reports to facilitate the effective and informed management of human resources.
• Compiles and analyses HR metrics and related data to provide up-to-date reports and progress on deliverables, to EDO and department managers and to provide recommendations on gaps and areas needing attention or actions.
• Develops job descriptions, advises on job levels, compensation, pay and employment equity and organizational structure.
• Conducts salary surveys and makes recommendations regarding AOPFN’s pay lines and items related to total compensation.
• Conducts investigations, advises management on appropriate corrective actions and participates in employee discipline meeting including terminations. 
• Acts as liaison between employee and management to answer questions or concerns regarding company policies, practices and regulations.
• Communicates all HR related information to all levels of employees.
• Manages and provides direction and supervision to HR support staff.
• Liaisons, advocates and lobbies with federal, provincial, regional agencies and boards for enhancement to existing resources and new resources.
• Researches and develops proposals for new human resources initiatives.
• Coordinates and leads monthly staff meetings. 
• Attends monthly management team meetings and provides written reports.
• Ensures staff receive cultural awareness and cultural sensitivity training.
• Identifies and coordinates staff development initiatives and training requirements.
• Ensures all professional licenses, certifications and professional liability insurances are current.
• Ensure that policies and procedures are developed and implemented in adherence to all relevant legislation and regulatory bodies.
• Completes and updates a comprehensive risk management plan.
• Provides training on the risk management plan.
• Ensure the protection and privacy of all staff information and records.

Other Key Skills

• Demonstrated extensive knowledge of federal and provincial employment and labour laws and legislation especially as they related or apply to First Nations and indigenous communities.
• Knowledge and experience managing total compensation programs.
• Demonstrated success in establishing and implementing effective recruitment and talent retention techniques and processes,
• Experience with succession planning, performance management, job evaluation and developing salary grids, conducting salary surveys.
• Excellent computer skills, including Word and Excel in a Microsoft Windows environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationship, influence collaboration, and positive employee engagement and contribution at all levels.
• Experience in organizational restructuring in a multi-layered and cross-functional matrix operation.
• Experience and ability to maintain objectivity working in a political environment, experience of First Nations governance an asset
• Ability to negotiate and manage conflicting priorities and demands and manage stress.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal with all levels of employees.
• Demonstrated problem solving and conflict resolution skills and abilities.
• Demonstrates resilience and agility, flexibility and adaptability, tact, integrity, confidentiality and discretion.
• Possesses a high degree of initiative, self-motivation, reliable and thorough.
• Sensitive to aboriginal culture and values.

Minimum Qualifications

• BA in Administration, Human Resources Management or a related field and holds a valid and recognized HR professional designation with the Human Resources Professional Association or another recognized and accepted similar HR regulatory body/association– Minimum Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation, Certified Human Resources Leaders considered an asset.

• 5-7 years experience in progressively more senior HR roles with a minimum of 3 years managing and HR department and staff and programs, policies, and procedures. 

Conditions of Employment:

• BA in Administration, Human Resources Management or a related field;
• Valid and recognized HR professional designation with the Human Resources Professional Association

Submit Cover Letter and Resume To

Human Resources

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation

1657A Mishomis Inamo

Pikwakanagan, ON K0J 1X0

hrservices@pikwakanagan.ca

Subject Line: Manager, Human Resources

How To Apply

Application Procedure: Interested persons must submit a resume demonstrating that they meet the requirements outlined and the names and day contact telephone numbers of three (3) references.

Screening Procedure: Applicants will be screened on the following: 1.) Conflict of Interest – the applicant must not be a member of the Supervisor’s immediate family; 2) Resume – the content will be reviewed to ensure the applicant meets the basic requirements

Interviews: Interviews may be conducted in person or virtually by Teams Meeting. AOPFN has the right to short list for interview/assessment purposes to the five (5) most qualified persons and typically establishes and eligibility list.

Submit Cover Letter and Resume To

Human Resources

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation

1657A Mishomis Inamo

Pikwakanagan, ON K0J 1X0

hrservices@pikwakanagan.ca

Subject Line: Manager, Human Resources

How To Apply

Application Procedure: Interested persons must submit a resume demonstrating that they meet the requirements outlined and the names and day contact telephone numbers of three (3) references.

Screening Procedure: Applicants will be screened on the following: 1.) Conflict of Interest – the applicant must not be a member of the Supervisor’s immediate family; 2) Resume – the content will be reviewed to ensure the applicant meets the basic requirements

Interviews: Due to Covid-19 all interviews will be conducted virtually by Teams Meeting. AOPFN has the right to short list for interview/assessment purposes to the five (5) most qualified persons and typically establishes and eligibility list.

We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian Society. We therefore encourage women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the above mentioned Employment Equity Designated Groups.

AOPFN is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the recruitment representative in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.