DIRECTOR HUMAN RESOURCES

Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Liard First Nation in Canada seeks an experienced Human Resources and Administration leader to steward HR strategy, policies, and day-to-day operations. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will oversee HR management, staff relations, recruitment, compensation, safety, and training while guiding organizational design and compliance with federal, territorial, and Indigenous frameworks.

You will develop and implement policy tools, manage salary and benefits administration, review positions,

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Human Resources, Administration or related field.
• Extensive progressive HR experience including leadership and managerial roles.
• Strong knowledge of federal, territorial, and Indigenous organizational frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR management and administration for Liard First Nation.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, tools and processes.
• Lead recruitment, retention, compensation, benefits, and staff development.
• Ensure occupational health and safety and provide training as needed.

Skills

Leadership

HR policy

Staff relations

Org design

Cross-cultural

Communication

Education

HR degree/diploma

Indigenous frameworks knowledge

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Job Summary

In this dynamic role, you will use your strong experience in human resources, administration, and leadership skills to meet LFN's strategic and operational objectives.
Reporting to the Executive Director you will be responsible for all Human Resource management and administration for the Liard First Nation. You will provide senior level services and advice while also managing operational and day-to-day Human Resource administration. Activities include development and implementation of policies, procedures, tools and processes, organizational design reviews, staff relations, salary and benefits administration, recruitment and retention, position creation, review and classification, occupational health and safety, and staff training.

Education and Experience

• Degree or diploma in Human Resources, Administration or related field.
• Extensive progressive HR experience including leadership and managerial roles..
• Strong knowledge of federal, territorial, and Indigenous organizational frameworks.
• Proven leadership capabilities including strategic planning and organizational development in a First Nation setting.

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Excellent written and oral, communications and conflict resolution skills
• Strong understanding of compensation, benefits and performance management systems
• Familiarity with occupational health and safety standards, regulations and legislation
• Knowledge of employment laws, regulations and HR best practices (Canada Labour Code ideal)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems
• Strong decision-making, problems solving and organizational skills
• Ability to design and deliver basic core employee development and training on topics such as harassment prevention, respectful communication and confidentiality, etc. preferred.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to Indigenous cultures, traditions and community dynamics, cultural and community awareness.
• Ability to build respectful relationships within the First Nation community
• Tact, intuition and diplomacy, strong work ethics and good judgment, and an ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to work pleasantly and professionally with a wide range of people of different ages and cultures, in potentially volatile and emotionally charged situations.
• Ability to work respectfully with others in a cross-cultural environment.