Human Resource Assistant

Government of Northwest Territories; Inuvik; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization is seeking a Human Resource professional to support recruitment and onboarding services. Located in Inuvik, this position is responsible for delivering front-line HR services and administrative support. Candidates should have a diploma in Management Studies or Human Resources, with 2 years of relevant office experience. Knowledge of HR regulations and strong organizational skills are essential. The role is open to residents living within 25 kilometers of Inuvik.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in an office environment.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support front-line human resource services in recruitment and onboarding.
• Provide administrative support to the Management and Recruitment Services Division.

Skills

Knowledge of standard office procedures and protocols

Ability to use computer software programs (spreadsheets, databases, presentations, word processing)

Attention to detail

Maintaining confidentiality

Professional communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Organizational and time management skills

Knowledge of HR Acts, regulations, and procedures

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Education

Diploma in Management Studies or Human Resources

Job description

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometers of Inuvik, NT.

Department Information

The Department of Finance has the mandate to provide leadership and direction to the public service in all areas of finance and human resource management. This mandate includes negotiating major financial arrangements with the federal government, providing analysis and advice to the Financial Management Board, and ensuring that financial and information resources are managed effectively, efficiently and economically. This mandate also includes the recruitment and retention of a competent public service that is representative of the people it serves and the development of programs and services that effectively serve the human resource needs of the public service.

Job Information

Reporting to the Superintendent, Northern Region, the position is located in Inuvik and works as part of a team of Human Resource professional in the Management and Recruitment Services unit. The position works to support the provision of front-line human resource services in the areas of recruitment, employee onboarding and employee recognition. This position also provides administrative support to the Management and Recruitment Services Division.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge and experience in standard office procedures and protocol.
• Ability to use computer software programs including spreadsheets, databases, presentations and word processing.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Communication skills in order to communicate with clients in a professional manner and gain their confidence and compliance with required procedures in order to minimize conflicts.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with constantly changing priorities
• Organizational and time management skills as well as the ability to multitask.
• Knowledge of HR applicable Acts, regulations and procedures
• Ability to commit to actively upholding and consistently practicing personal diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness, as well as safety and sensitivity approaches in the workplace.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained

• A diploma in Management Studies or Human Resources with 2 years of experience in an office environment.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:
Sahtu HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
2 MCKENZIE DRIVE
BOX 360
NORMAN WELLS NT X0E 0V0
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