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About the role

  • HR Director leading strategic people programs and employee relations for Mikisew Cree First Nation. Managing HR operations across Edmonton, Fort McMurray, and Fort Chipewyan.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Human Resources department and HR service delivery
  • Lead, support and develop the HR team
  • Advise the CEO, senior leadership and managers on complex HR matters, organizational risk and workforce considerations
  • Develop and implement HR strategies, programs and initiatives aligned with organizational priorities and MCFN values
  • Oversee employee relations, investigations, performance matters and conflict resolution
  • Oversee recruitment and workforce planning
  • Provide strategic oversight of compensation, benefits, employee leave and other HR programs
  • Lead the development, implementation, interpretation and review of HR policies, procedures and practices
  • Support organizational design, succession planning, leadership development and workforce capacity planning
  • Guide managers on performance management, attendance, accommodation and employee-related matters
  • Oversee HR systems, records and reporting
  • Identify workforce trends, organizational risks and emerging HR issues and provide recommendations
  • Develop and monitor HR metrics and reporting
  • Support organizational change initiatives and provide HR leadership during transitions
  • Build relationships with employees, managers, senior leadership, community members and stakeholders
  • Promote fair, consistent, accountable and positive employee experiences
  • Ensure compliance with employment legislation, organizational policies and contractual requirements
  • Support culturally responsive HR practices respecting MCFN traditions, values and community context
  • Prepare and manage the HR departmental budget
  • Report and provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and, where required, Chief and Council
  • Maintain strict confidentiality and discretion
  • Perform other duties as required

Requirements

  • Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Organizational Development, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
  • CPHR designation strongly preferred
  • Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive human resources experience, including significant senior HR leadership experience
  • Experience leading an HR function and advising executives and senior leaders strategically
  • Strong knowledge of employment legislation and contemporary HR practices
  • Experience managing complex employee relations, investigations, performance management and workplace matters
  • Experience developing and implementing HR policies, programs, systems and organizational initiatives
  • Experience with workforce planning, recruitment, compensation, organizational development and change management
  • Ability to operate effectively in complex environments with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
  • Experience in an Indigenous organization, First Nation government, public-sector environment or similarly complex governance structure is a strong asset
  • Strong Microsoft skills, including MS Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s licence
  • Own or have access to a vehicle
  • Willingness and ability to travel regularly between Edmonton and Fort Chipewyan, including approximately one week per month in Fort Chipewyan
  • Willingness and ability to travel elsewhere as required
  • Willingness to submit to an Oath of Confidentiality
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule
  • Clear criminal record vulnerable sector check required
  • Final candidates must complete security screening, including a criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Check

Benefits

  • Hybrid rotational work arrangement
  • Approximately one week per month working in Fort Chipewyan and three weeks based in Edmonton or Fort McMurray
  • Compensation and benefits programs
  • Employee leave programs
  • Organizational development and leadership development opportunities

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridEdmontonCanada

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