Human Resources Manager Timmins Native Friendship Centre

Timmins Native Friendship Centre; Timmins; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Timmins Native Friendship Centre in Timmins, Ontario, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR functions, support recruitment, employee relations, and performance management, while upholding confidential practices.

The role focuses on developing policies, coordinating compensation and benefits, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and fostering a respectful, inclusive workplace within a unionized environment. A flexible 35-hour week may include evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• A degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field is preferred; a relevant college diploma or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Experience in a unionized environment with knowledge of collective agreements, grievance procedures, and union-management relations is an asset.
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant human resources experience is preferred, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and HR administration.
• At least two (2) years of supervisory, management, or team-leadership experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of employment legislation, HR policies, workplace investigations, confidentiality, personnel documentation, and workplace compliance requirements.
• Experience in compensation and benefits administration, training coordination, workforce planning, and employee development is an asset.
• A CHRP designation or progress toward certification is an asset; a CHRL designation is also an asset.
• Experience in not-for-profit or community-based organizations, Indigenous organizations familiarity, and culturally safe workplace practices are preferred assets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR-related software, with strong leadership, communication, conflict-resolution, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, review, and improvement of HR policies, procedures, employee guidelines, and practices in consultation with the Executive Director.
• Oversee recruitment and selection processes, including postings, résumé screening, interviews, reference checks, offers, orientation, and onboarding.
• Advise management and staff on employee relations, workplace concerns, conflict resolution, corrective action, performance reviews, and development.
• Coordinate or conduct authorized workplace investigations and maintain accurate, confidential personnel files and documentation.
• Coordinate compensation and benefits administration, payroll changes, vacation, leave, and related documentation with finance and payroll.
• Identify training needs and coordinate orientation, professional development, mandatory training, succession planning, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Support compliance with employment standards, human rights, OH&S, harassment prevention, privacy, and labour relations requirements.
• Prepare HR reports, staffing summaries, workforce plans, and coordinate with external providers for planning and improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

HR knowledge

Confidentiality

Conflict resolution

Microsoft Office

Criminal Record Check

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/IR or related field

Tools

HR software

Job description

Full-Time | Timmins, Ontario | Un-Unionized Position in a Unionized Environment

Date Posted: November 2, 2026

The Timmins Native Friendship Centre (TNFC) provides services to support the cultural heritage of Indigenous peoples through intervention, prevention, direct services, advocacy and support in the areas of health, education, employment and training, culture, recreation and social services.

The Human Resources Manager provides leadership and direction for TNFC’s human resources functions, supporting recruitment, employee relations, performance management, staff development, and compliance with applicable employment legislation. Working closely with the Executive Director and program managers, the position promotes a respectful, inclusive, culturally responsive, and accountable workplace while ensuring consistent, confidential human resources practices.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Lead the development, implementation, review, and improvement of HR policies, procedures, employee guidelines, and practices in consultation with the Executive Director.
• Oversee recruitment and selection processes, including job postings, résumé screening, interviews, reference checks, employment offers, orientation, and onboarding.
• Advise management and staff on employee relations, workplace concerns, conflict resolution, corrective action, performance reviews, and employee development.
• Coordinate or conduct authorized workplace investigations and maintain accurate, confidential personnel files and employment documentation.
• Coordinate compensation and benefits administration, payroll changes, vacation, leave, employment status updates, and related documentation in collaboration with finance and payroll personnel.
• Identify training needs and coordinate employee orientation, professional development, mandatory training, succession planning, and workplace well-being initiatives.
• Support compliance with applicable employment standards, human rights, occupational health and safety, workplace harassment prevention, privacy, and labour relations requirements.
• Prepare HR reports, staffing summaries, workforce plans, and recommendations; coordinate with external service providers and support organizational planning and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• A degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field is preferred; a relevant college diploma or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Experience in a unionized environment, including knowledge of collective agreements, grievance procedures, and union-management relations, is an asset.
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant human resources experience is preferred, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and HR administration.
• At least two (2) years of supervisory, management, or team-leadership experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of employment legislation, HR policies, workplace investigations, confidentiality, personnel documentation, and workplace compliance requirements.
• Experience in compensation and benefits administration, training coordination, workforce planning, and employee development is an asset.
• A Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation or progress toward certification is an asset; a CHRL designation is also an asset.
• Experience in a not-for-profit or community-based organization, familiarity with Indigenous organizations and the Friendship Centre movement, and knowledge of culturally safe workplace practices are preferred assets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR-related software, with strong leadership, communication, conflict-resolution, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.

The successful candidate will work a flexible 35-hour work week on occasion, evenings or weekends. The time of work hours will meet the demands of the position, the needs of and the objectives of TNFC is the sole discretion of the organization

Salary Range $60,000-$65,000

Three (3) employment references will be required at the time of the interview *

Contact Information

Timmins Native Friendship Centre

179 Kirby Avenue Timmins, ON P4N 1K1

Email: [e-mail]

A full job description is available through Reception at [e-mail].

Date Posted: November 2, 2026

Posting Deadline: Noon, November 17, 2026