Business Unit: Human Resources
Location: Lax Kw’alaam, British Columbia
Reporting to: Human Resources Manager

The Lax Kw’alaams Human Resources Department has an exciting and immediate opening for a Full Time Human Resources Coordinator. As a key member of the HR team, this role is responsible for providing a wide range of administrative and operational support while serving as a welcoming and responsive point of contact for employees. This role supports effective communication, timely responses to employee inquiries, and the smooth delivery of day-to-day Human Resources services.

Responsibilities:

- Provide comprehensive clerical and administrative support to the Human Resources Department
- Assist with recruitment activities, including printing and organizing resumes, screening applications, managing initial communications with candidates, scheduling interviews and participating in interviews when requested
- Prepare and process new employee documentation, including onboarding paperwork, gathering required employee information, and completing benefits and pension plan enrolment
- Support payroll processes by providing accurate and timely employee information and documentation
- Maintain and update employee records, ensuring information is accurate, current, organized, and kept strictly confidential
- Process HR documentation and prepare reports as requested
- Coordinate HR projects, meetings, surveys, and other related administrative activities
- Assist with organizing employee training and development sessions, including researching employees’ training and development needs to identify areas for improvement and support them in performing their roles more effectively
- Collect and analyze feedback from training and development activities and monitor compliance with ongoing learning and development initiatives




- Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefits, company policies, HR procedures, and collective agreement provisions, while fostering a positive, professional, and open line of communication
- Assist with Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S;) matters by supporting the coordination and documentation of health and safety-related activities, maintaining relevant records, and escalating issues to the appropriate personnel as requested
- Perform other duties within the scope of the position, as assigned by the Human Resources Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education

- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Post-Secondary Education in related field (Asset)
- Diploma, degree, or recognized certification in Human Resources or a related field (Asset)

Experience

- A combination of relevant education and work experience will be considered
- Experience in an HR Assistant, HR Coordinator, office support, or other relevant administrative role (Asset)

Competency

- Ability to adapt and learn in a changing work environment
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Knowledge of Lax Kw’alaams people, culture, traditions, social dynamics, and community (Asset)
- Knowledge of Payworks payroll system (Asset)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and common office equipment




- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Strong work ethic and professionalism

Physical Demands and Working Environment:
Physical Demand

- Must be able to remain seated at a desk for extended periods while using a computer or phone
- Occasionally lift and carry office supplies

Mental Demand

- Must be able maintain patience and composure during stressful or emotionally charged situations
- You will have to complete several tasks and responsibilities at one time and must be prepared to deal with emergencies and stressful situations at any time

Condition of Employment

- You will adhere to the Lax Kw’alaams Band Code of Conduct, Code of Confidentiality, Social Media Policy and any other Policies in the Human Resource Manual
- Acceptable Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
- Valid Driver’s License (Class 5) (Asset, or required depending on location)

Classification/Pay Scale

- $27.92
- You can expect a supportive work workplace, a total compensation package which includes a competitive wage, extended health and dental benefits and a pension plan
- As per the Canadian Union of Public Employees’ Local 2365 Collective Agreement

Submission Deadline:

- Open until filled
- We invite all interested parties to reply in the strictest confidence to Human Resources: [email protected]

** Preference will be given to Lax Kw’alaams Band Members or qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry.
However, we invite all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.92 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Lax Kw'alaams, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Human Resources Coordinator (Lax Kw'alaams)
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