Jobs in Union County

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent in Human Resources or related field required
• Experience working with Indigenous communities/people is required
• 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience
• 5+ years of leadership responsibility
• Proven experience in developing strategy, programs, and policies relating to human resources
• CPHR Designation required
• Criminal Record Check with results acceptable to WFN
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality and uses discretion on all matters relating to the affairs of Westbank First Nation.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic and operational HR leadership within the framework of a self-governed First Nation Government, balancing forward-thinking HR planning with the realities of a decision-making structure in local government.
• Establishes department objectives and accountabilities in line with WFN’s strategic direction, including recruitment, compensation, training and development, wellness, succession planning, employee relations and retention, labour relations, and administration.
• Proactively builds trust-based relationships across all areas of the organization by engaging leaders, staff, and community members.
• Champions a decolonized approach to HR that values relational leadership, collective decision making, and culturally informed conflict resolution.
• Supports leadership and employees through coaching, guidance, and problem-solving that reflects both best practice in HR and the unique cultural context of the nation.
• Fosters a culturally safe and respectful workplace by integrating an understanding of Indigenous history, colonial impacts, intergenerational trauma and their influence on workplace dynamics, into all HR practices.
• Engages in ongoing learning about Indigenous governance, history, and community priorities to ensure HR practices contribute to reconciliation and long-term organizational health.
• Enhances the organization’s HR through planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices.
• Partners with senior management to understand long-term objectives, identify areas for opportunity in the ongoing development of WFN’s organizational structure and strategy.
• Leads the development and implementation of HR programs (talent acquisition, succession planning, performance development, employee relations, training, wellness etc.) in ways that align with both organizational needs and cultural values.
• Leads the development and implementation of strategic talent acquisition plans, based in traditional and cultural practices, to support growth and change and are focused on qualified members first, supporting the constitutional requirements.
• Creates and leads the Compensation Philosophy, ensuring relevant and competitive reward structures, conducts on-going analysis to ensure overall competitiveness and consistent approach to pay decisions for all levels across WFN.
• Assesses and identifies WFN’s training and development needs and oversees the effective implementation of the Learning and Development Strategy through the Learning and Development Coordinator.
• Utilizes technology to reduce administration and futureproof process, underpinned by the Human Resource Information System – UKG.
• Plans, administers, and monitors budgets for the department.
• Develops and mentors the HR team, building capacity through delegation of responsibilities, regular feedback, performance management, succession planning, training and development.
• Leads the health and wellness strategy including the benefits program review and renewals, wellness programming, using creativity to develop and implement new initiatives that are dedicated to the well-being of WFN’s workers.
• Ensures compliance with legislative requirements including Canada Labour Code, Canadian Human Rights Act, and WFNs relevant laws.
• Attends and presents at Council and HR Committee meetings as required.
• Cultivates professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary in the performance of the position, and as assigned by the Director of Operations.

Benefits

• Municipal Pension Plan, a defined benefit pension plan with a 9.31% employer contribution following the eligibility period
• Comprehensive extended health and dental coverage
• Flexible time-off provisions designed to promote work–life–family balance and overall wellness
• Meaningful education and professional development opportunities