Nisto Rivers Group – Human Resource Generalist

Nisichawayasihk Construction Limited; Thompson; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nisichawayasihk Construction Limited in Thompson, Manitoba is seeking a people‑centered HR Generalist. You will support employees, strengthen culture, advise managers, and influence organizational success.

You’ll lead recruitment, administer benefits, coordinate safety processes, and maintain HRIS records while delivering training and partnering with leaders across units. Flexible work options possible; contract arrangements considered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of HR Generalist experience.
• Certificate or Bachelor’s Degree in HR or related field preferred.
• HR designation or AFOA certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations, advise managers, and ensure HR practices reflect commitments.
• Lead recruitment from posting to onboarding and support performance growth.
• Administer benefits, coordinate incident and return-to-work processes, and promote safety.
• Maintain accurate HRIS records, generate reporting, and contribute to HR projects.

Skills

HR Generalist experience

Communication skills

Employee relations

Education

Certificate or Bachelor's Degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Are you a person that wants to make a difference and have a positive impact in a First Nation community? Not only are the Northern Lights bright up here…so is OUR FUTURE!
Join our team and together build economic success.

Job Summary

Are you a people‑centered HR professional who thrives in a dynamic environment where every day brings new opportunities to support employees, strengthen culture, and influence organizational success? We’re looking for a Human Resource Generalist who brings strong judgment, creative solutions, exceptional communication, and a passion for building healthy, engaged workplaces.

Reporting to the Director of Administration, you’ll play a key role in supporting daily operations, advising managers, and ensuring our HR practices reflect our commitments.

What You Do

As the HR Generalist, you’ll be the trusted go‑to resource for employees and managers—strengthening engagement, resolving workplace challenges, and ensuring compliance with professionalism and confidentiality. You’ll support performance growth through development planning, and reporting, while also leading recruitment efforts from posting to onboarding. Your role includes administering benefits, coordinating incident and return‑to‑work processes, promoting a strong safety culture, and delivering training that supports organizational growth. You’ll maintain accurate HRIS records and reporting and contribute to a wide range of HR projects that keep our people supported and our operations running smoothly.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 3 years of HR Generalist experience
• Certificate or Bachelor’s Degree in HR or related field, preferred
• HR designation or AFOA certification is an asset
• Ability to build trust, promote engagement, and maintain confidentiality
• Solid understanding of employment legislation and HR best practices

Why Join Us?

We offer a supportive environment where your expertise directly shapes culture, employee experience, and organizational success. You’ll collaborate with leaders across multiple business units and contribute to meaningful, community‑driven work. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial security, health, and well-being.

Location – Thompson, Manitoba. Open to flexible work options and will consider contract arrangements.

Nisto Rivers Group thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.