The Director is responsible for the overall planning and implementation of personnel (human resources) functions by coordinating and administering programs that relate to all phases of personnel including employee relations, compensation, recruitment and employment, training and development, and internal employment policy development. Promote effective and efficient utilization of personnel by training and development initiatives for the organization such as In-house, short and long term. Ensure consistent compliance of Ermineskin Personnel Policy and procedures by all departments.

Keep updated, knowledgeable and assist in the updates of external policies, laws, government initiatives and programs, legislation, and issues that affect Ermineskin Cree Nation. This individual is responsible for working with management in the pursuit of raising the standard of work ethics, work skills and promoting a high-performance organization.

Reports to: the Tribal Administrator.

Oversee Departments: Office Management, Benefits, Neyaskweyahk Employment Skills Training (NEST), Daycare, Neyaskweyahk Employment Program (NEP), Summer Student Program and Mentored Youth Work Experience Program.

DUTIES: MANAGEMENT

Ø Develop an annual budget based on annual plan and priorities of the tribe in terms of training, compensation, and staffing.

Ø Develop an annual training plan to build capacity within the tribe.

Ø Monitors expenditures ensuring that spending is based on annual plans and activities of the Personnel department.

Ø Take corrective action on any discrepancies arising from the monthly budget reports.

Ø Attends the following meetings – Directors and Managers quarterly meetings; Chief and Council meetings as requested; and any other meetings as assigned.

Ø Prepares quarterly reports to Administrator and Chief and Council and general meetings as assigned.

Ø Conducts monthly meetings with staff and departments under Personnel Division.

Ø Demonstrated ability as a successful partner on the executive management team that provides company leadership and direction.

Ø Attend workshops, conferences, seminars, and relevant training programs to enhance skill and knowledge for the position.

PERSONNEL POLICIES

Ø Advises Chief and Council, Administration,



Directors and Managers, and employees, as to the proper interpretation of various policies and procedures, and relevant labor laws.

Ø Organizes an annual review of the personnel policies and procedures. To work closely with Tribal Administrator, and Strategic Planning Manager in the process.

Ø Informs and orientates employees of personnel policies, and programs through various means of communication such as employee handbooks, informational employee meetings, newsletter, employee bulletins, etc.

Ø Provide training on internal and external employee policies and laws to all personnel and to enhance the knowledge of management in labor law through workshops, information sessions.

Ø Research and develop a plan of action in the implementation of the Drug and Alcohol policy.

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

Ø Prepare an outline of grievance procedure. Accept employee grievances in a confidential manner. Manage the file up to completion.

Ø Recommends the best course of action in handling employee problems and concerns to appropriate management and employees based on policies and labor law.

Ø Counsels’ employees on matters relating to their employment ensuring the advice is to the best interest of the employee and based on qualified knowledge of labor laws.

Ø Determines and recommends employee relations practices to work towards promoting a high level of employee morale and motivation.

Ø Research and develop succession plan and employee retention plan.

Ø Represents the organization as a liaison on matters relating to personnel employment policies and laws, and related matters with outside agencies, representatives, etc.

Ø Establish and maintain a professional working relationship with Maskwacîs Personnel departments.

TRAINING DEVELOPMENT, COMPENSATION, AND BENEFITS

Plans and organizes employee and management training programs designed to improve or enhance work skills,



develop employee capabilities, and improve work standards of the organization.

Administer an Employment Center which involves the following:

Ø Accept submissions of employment opportunities from internal and external agencies.

Ø Ensuring posting of all available employment opportunities is advertised so members who do not reside locally as well as off-reserve are informed.

Ø Recruitment, reference checks, and screening of applicants.

Ø Preparation of the interview process.

Responsible to ensure that a ‘New Employee Orientation’ is performed the package must include:

Ø Brief Ermineskin Tribal History.

Ø Ermineskin Cree Nation Organization structure.

Ø ECN Strategic Plan.

Ø Review employee benefits, Insurance, pension, group benefits, and applicable policies.

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Ø Application of Oath of Confidentiality form with recent employee.

Ø Employee information form for payroll and employee record.

RECRUITMENT AND EMPLOYMENT

Ø Leads the application of standard recruiting and hiring according to criteria and selection procedures.

Ø Chairs the interviews for the Tribal Administrator and Director positions and obtains Chief and Council approval for the successful candidate.

Ø Develops and conducts an on-going employee exit interview program to determine the cause of separation and compile a report.

Ø Develops comprehensive recommendations based on the exit interview report for necessary changes to address employee turnover and stabilize employee exits from organization. (Employees stay with organization).

Ø Assesses employee complaints and appeals and performs follow-up according to procedures as set out in the Ermineskin Personnel Policy.

Ø Leads and implements a performance evaluation/measurement program with Directors and Managers that aid in an improved standard of performance and productivity of all employees.

Ø Develop a performance measurement tool that applies to the different levels of management positions and occupations.

Pay: $65,520.00-$73,710.00 per year

Benefits

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Director of Personnel/HR (Maskwacis)
🏢 Ermineskin Tribal Enterprises
📍 Maskwacis