Director of Human Resources

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services; Northwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 96,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesway is seeking a Director of Human Resources to lead all HR functions for a 35-hour/week, full-time role in Northwestern Ontario. The successful candidate will oversee recruitment, labour relations, compensation and benefits, training, OH&S, HRIS, and policy development in a unionized environment.

The ideal candidate holds a University degree in HR, CHRL designation, 5–8 years of progressive HR management experience, and strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills.

Qualifications

• University degree in Human Resources from a recognized university.
• CHRL designation and progressive HR management experience.
• Experience in a unionized environment and strong integrity.
• Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable vehicle.
• Willingness to work flexible hours (evenings and weekends).

Responsibilities

• Initiate, develop, implement, and maintain HR programs and policies.
• Manage recruitment and selection, labour relations, and collective agreement administration.
• Oversee performance management, benefits and compensation, OH&S, and HRIS.
• Foster business relationships with contracted and self-employed parties.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and corporate goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

CHRL designation

Job description

Wesway is a local, non-profit organization which provides personalized respite services for families who care for a family member with a disability or chronic health condition. Wesway offers a competitive salary/benefit package, and a dynamic team-oriented work environment.

Director of Human Resources #2025-NU-09

Permanent Full Time Position, 35 hours per week

Salary Range: $95,500 - $106,000

This position is being filled in anticipation of a vacancy resulting from an upcoming retirement. Expected start date is January 2026.

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Occupation Type: Human Resources Manager

Total Positions: 1

Wage: $95,500 to $106,000

Hours/Week: 35

Days of Work: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Closing Date / Apply By: 11/16/2025

Start Date: 1/5/2026

Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Human Resources is accountable as a senior manager for Wesway. This position is responsible to initiate, develop, implement and maintain human resources programs and policies that meet legislative requirements and corporate goals; to manage the efficient operation of all aspects of human resources including recruitment and selection, labour relations, collective agreement administration and negotiations, performance management systems, benefits and compensation administration, occupational health and safety, human resources information systems, training and development, and business relationships including contracted, outsourced and self-employed individuals in accordance with Wesway’s philosophy, policies and procedures, applicable Ministry guidelines, relevant legislation and collective agreements.

Qualifications

• University degree in Human Resources from a recognized university, and five to eight years’ experience including progressive human resources management and generalist experience and one to three years in a leadership role
• CHRL designation
• Previous Human Resources management experience in a unionized environment
• Ability to work with a high degree of integrity and professionalism at all levels of the organization and in representing Wesway to external parties
• Strong interpersonal skills, coaching and mentoring skills
• Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle is required
• Able to work flexible hours (evenings and weekends) as required

Please visit www.wesway.com for a complete copy of the Job Description.

In accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with a Disabilities Act, Wesway provides accommodations upon request. If you have a disability that requires accommodation, please let us know.

We thank you for your interest in Wesway.

Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.