Inuvialuit Development Corporation Director, Human Resources

Boyden; Nunavut; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Indigenous-owned corporation is seeking a Director of Human Resources to drive HR strategies across its diverse subsidiaries. This role is pivotal in fostering economic growth and cultural alignment within the Inuvialuit community, providing a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enhancing recruitment and retention efforts.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in supporting diverse business operations.
• Experience with Indigenous organizations is highly valued.
• Demonstrated expertise in HR strategy development.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of HR strategies for various subsidiaries.
• Manage HR support for Northern operations.
• Mentor Inuvialuit Beneficiary for succession planning.

Skills

Human resources strategy

Mentoring

Cultural alignment

Recruiting

Retention strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

The Inuvialuit Development Corporation (IDC) is a 100% Indigenous-owned, diversified investment and management holding company that has successfully cultivated a growth-oriented portfolio across various industries. IDC is one of Canada’s most successful Indigenous development corporations with significant holdings in Northern and Southern Canada. IDC’s Northern business subsidiaries that are the focus of this role include a retail store operation, a construction company, a hotel / restaurant, a camp services company, a regional airline, and a property management company. This group of companies generates about $70 million in annual revenues and employs about 150 people. IDC is a subsidiary of Inuvialuit Regional Corporation (IRC) that oversees one of Canada’s oldest comprehensive land claim agreements.

As the senior human resources person in the organization, the new Director, Human Resources will report directly to the President with a dotted line to the Director, HR for IRC and will work collaboratively with the HR department of IRC to lead the development of human resources strategies, including recruitment, compensation and capacity building, and will prioritize identifying, hiring and mentoring an Inuvialuit Beneficiary to be their successor. Based in Inuvik, Northwest Territories with the option to initially start in Southern Canada, this role involves delivering centralized strategic human resources programs, providing HR support for IDC’s Northern subsidiary business operations, and managing HR / cultural due diligence for potential acquisition opportunities.

The Director, HR, will leverage the resources of the IRC while immersing in Inuvialuit culture and values, ensuring that decisions align with IDC’s threefold objectives : driving profitability from subsidiaries, providing employment opportunities for Inuvialuit, and generating commercial prospects for Inuvialuit-owned businesses. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Director, Human Resources is a strategic partner to the President of IDC and a key management resource to the Board of Directors.

The ideal candidate, is a seasoned human resources leader with a proven track record in supporting business operations, ideally with a broad range of industry exposure. Demonstrated expertise in developing human resources strategies and mentoring direct reports to achieve career progression are essential. Experience supporting a group of diverse company operations and / or working with an Indigenous organization will be highly valued, as will demonstrated experience enhancing the people and culture brand of companies to facilitate improved recruiting and retention.

This role presents a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the Inuvialuit community, fostering economic growth while addressing social needs and providing critical services and infrastructure in the Northern NWT. You will play a vital role in shaping the future of IDC and contributing to the prosperity of the Inuvialuit people.

This position is based in Inuvik but can initially start in Southern Canada. To explore this opportunity further, please click Apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Please note that we will only be in contact with those individuals moving forward with our client.