HR Manager

Legacy Bowes; Waterhen Lake; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Bowes is seeking a dedicated HR Manager for Waterhen Lake First Nation, focusing on strategic HR leadership while supporting Indigenous values. This role involves overseeing HR activities related to health and community programs, ensuring compliance, and fostering a healthy, respectful workplace. The position offers opportunities for professional development and engagement with the community's cultural practices.

Benefits

Temporary Housing Assistance

Recruitment Bonus

Travel Support

Generous Leave Policies

Professional Development Support

Cultural Engagement Opportunities

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR management experience, preferably in a First Nation setting.
• Strong understanding of labor legislation and HR best practices.
• Knowledge of Indigenous governance and programming frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing staffing, recruitment, and retention for the Prevention and Social Assistance teams.
• Ensuring compliance with employment laws and organizational policies.
• Promoting positive workplace culture through conflict resolution and team-building.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Cultural competence

Education

Diploma or degree in Human Resource Management

Business Administration

Public Administration

Job description

Our client, Waterhen Lake First Nation, is seeking a HR Manager to join their leadership team! Working with Waterhen Lake First Nation offers a unique and rewarding opportunity to contribute to meaningful community growth and development in a culturally rich, northern environment. Waterhen Lake First Nation is located 39 km north of Meadow Lake and east of the Meadow Lake Provincial Park in northwest Saskatchewan. There are approximately 953 members living on reserve and 942 members living off reserve.

The Human Resources Manager at Waterhen Lake First Nation is responsible for the strategic and day-to-day leadership of the Nation’s human resources functions, with a specific focus on overseeing the operations of the Health and Family Resource Centre. This includes responsibility for staffing, personnel development, policy enforcement, and support across Prevention, Pre-Employment, and Social Assistance programs. The HR Manager will support a healthy and respectful workplace environment aligned
with Indigenous values and contribute to the social and economic wellbeing of the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide human resources leadership, planning, and support across the organization, with a focus on Health and Family Resource Centre programs.
• Oversee staffing, recruitment, orientation, and retention of qualified personnel for the Prevention, Pre-Employment, and Social Assistance teams.
• Support program leads in performance management, professional development, and employee relations to enhance team capacity and service delivery.
• Ensure organizational compliance with employment laws, workplace standards, and relevant Indigenous Services Canada and provincial regulations.
• Administer and maintain personnel records, job descriptions, and HR documentation in accordance with confidentiality and privacy standards.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop HR policies and procedures that reflect the community’s values and legal obligations.
• Promote positive workplace culture through conflict resolution, team-building, and culturally grounded practices.
• Monitor training needs and coordinate development initiatives to support ongoing staff growth and community impact.
• Participate in strategic planning and support organizational initiatives related to health, family services, and employment readiness.

Qualifications

• A diploma or degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR management experience, preferably in a First Nation, nonprofit, or public sector setting.
• Knowledge of Indigenous governance, social development programs, and culturally responsive employment practices.
• Familiarity with Prevention, Pre-Employment, and Social Assistance programming frameworks.
• Strong understanding of applicable labor legislation, employment standards, and HR best practices.
• Proficiency in handling confidential information and managing sensitive workplace situations.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Superior communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to cultural competence, reconciliation, and Indigenous community engagement.

Perks & Benefits:

• Temporary Housing Assistance: Furnished housing provided for a transitional period to support relocation and settlement into the community.
• Recruitment Bonus: A one-time signing bonus to support moving costs or personal relocation needs.
• Travel Support: Reimbursement or allowances for relocation travel to Waterhen Lake, SK.
• Generous Leave Policies: Competitive vacation entitlements, personal leave, and holiday schedules.
• Professional Development Support: Access to leadership training, conferences, and continuing education to support career growth.
• Cultural Engagement Opportunities: Participate in community cultural events and initiatives that support Indigenous ways of knowing and being.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including extended health, dental, and pension contributions.