Administrative Assistant & HR Support

The MEARIE Group; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An Indigenous-led infrastructure project in Ontario is seeking an Administrative Assistant & HR Support. The role involves providing essential administrative and HR support across departments, including scheduling, employee onboarding, and ensuring a commitment to safety. Candidates should have relevant experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office Suite. Opportunities for professional development are provided. Preference may be given to qualified candidates who self-identify as First Nations.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation package

Health & Wellness reimbursements

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in an Administration role with HR support.
• Experience working with First Nations considered an asset.
• Fluency in a First Nations language is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support for administrative needs of all departments.
• Assist with office administrative tasks and HR functions.
• Coordinate meetings and support employee onboarding.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Advanced computer skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Business Administration or Human Resources

Tools

MS Office Suite

Workforce Now/ADP

Job description

Overview

Become a team member for the largest Indigenous-led infrastructure project in Canada, which will connect 17 remote First Nation communities in Northern Ontario with clean, reliable, and accessible grid power. First Nation leadership owners of Wataynikaneyap established the Guiding Principles, endorsed by its partners, that set out expectations for the Company’s development, including respect for the land and First Nation way of life and is reflected in the company’s Guiding Principles.

Wataynikaneyap Power PM Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of FortisOntario Inc., acts as the Project Manager of Wataynikaneyap Power. Wataynikaneyap Power is a licensed transmission entity, majority-owned by a partnership of 24 First Nation communities in partnership with Fortis Inc. and other private investors. The partnership has constructed 1,800 kilometres of 230 kV, 115 kV, and 44 kV transmission lines and 22 substations in northwestern Ontario. Located near Thunder Bay in our Fort William First Nation, ON office, Wataynikaneyap Power is currently recruiting for a talented:

Administrative Assistant & HR Support

Full-Time Permanent Position

The key responsibility of the Administrative Assistant & HR Support role is to provide comprehensive support for the administrative needs of all departments, including Human Resources, within the Wataynikaneyap Power Office. This role will assist with office administrative tasks, human resources functions, coordination of meetings/discussions, directing communications, and offering cross-department support. Responsibilities may include scheduling interviews, supporting employee onboarding, contributing to presentation development and assisting with employee engagement initiatives. The Administrative Assistant & HR Support will ensure all work assigned is performed accurately and efficiently, while demonstrating a personal commitment to the safety of co-workers, the public, oneself and the environment.

Please email [e-mail] for a full job description.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration or Human Resources preferred
• 1-3 years experience working in an Administration role with experience providing HR support.
• Experience working with or for First Nations will be considered an asset.
• Fluency or proficiency in a First Nations language is a strong asset.
• Experience working in a utility environment would also be considered an asset
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills (both verbal and written) and can easily liaise and interact with all types of personalities while maintaining professionalism.
• Ability to function in a continuously demanding environment with changing/conflicting priorities, and with frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and the ability to take initiative where required.
• Advanced computer skills with demonstrated knowledge in MS Office Suite; experience in Workforce Now/ADP would be considered an asset.
• Perform high volume of tasks while having the ability to prioritize as needed.
• Demonstrated high level of attention to accuracy and proven attention to detail.
• Must have a valid Ontario G driver’s license and maintain a clean driver’s abstract.
• Travel to other FortisOntario locations and First Nation communities may be required.

What we Offer

• Comprehensive compensation package, pension & benefits plan, paid time off and Share Purchase Plan option.
• Health & Wellness and Education reimbursements.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.

To apply for this position, please go to www.wataypower.ca

Application deadline is October 20, 2025

We are proud to partner with 24 First Nation communities and are committed to building an Indigenous workforce for the future of Wataynikaneyap Power. Reflecting this commitment, preference may be given to qualified candidates who self-identify as First Nations.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] and we will work with you to meet your needs.