Human Resources Supervisor – Comp #2026-HR-005

Tikinagan Child & Family Services; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tikinagan Child & Family Services in Sioux Lookout, Ontario, is seeking a Human Resources Supervisor. The role reports to the Human Resources Manager and oversees daily personnel functions, scheduling HR staff, and coordinating projects.

Travel to northern communities will be required to support decentralized staffing in the First Nations served by Tikinagan Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin Service Model. The ideal candidate will have post-secondary HR/Administration education or equivalent experience,

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education and/or combination of work experience in Human Resources/Administration is an asset.
• Knowledge of Employment Standards Act, Human Rights and other related legislation.
• Group benefits and Pension plan administration experience preferred.
• Possess excellent time management, organizational and written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily personnel functions and supervise HR staff.
• Designate/monitor daily work schedule for the HR staff.
• Travel to northern communities as required; work toward decentralizing staff to First Nations served by Tikinagan.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Confidentiality and privacy

Supervisory experience

Communication in local dialects

Education

Post-secondary education in HR/Administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Position Overview

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the Human Resources Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing daily personnel functions as well as completing assigned project work. This position will designate/monitor the daily work schedule for the Human Resources staff. As per the direction from Tikinagan’s Board of Directors and by Chiefs resolutions, and in order to work in the true spirit of Tikinagan Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin Service Model, Tikinagan has been moving services and staff positions to the community level. The direction for the agency is to continue to decentralize staff to the First Nations served by Tikinagan. This position will be based in Sioux Lookout, but will require travel to the northern communities as required.

Qualifications Desired

• This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all applicants. Persons of First Nations Ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment). We invite applicants to Self-Identify if Indigenous, Metis or Inuit.
• Post-secondary education and/or combination of work experience in Human Resources/Administration is an asset.
• Knowledge of Employment Standards Act, Human Rights and other related legislation.
• Group benefits and Pension plan administration experience preferred.
• Possess excellent time management, organizational and written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong administrative skills are essential.
• Supervisory experience is an asset
• Computer proficiency utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent understanding and commitment of the role of confidentiality and privacy issues.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with changing priorities.
• Be familiar with the cultural environment in which the agency operates.
• Ability to communicate in one of the Tikinagan Child and Family Services catchment area dialects is preferred.
• Must have a valid Ontario driver’s license.
• Must complete a criminal record check prior to employment.
• Must be willing and able to travel.
• No remote work available.
• No relocation assistance is available.