POSITION SUMMARY

The Human Resources Manager leads and administers the human resources function across NGCI and its business portfolio. The position is responsible for recruitment, employee relations, policy development, performance management, compensation administration, workforce planning, records, benefits, and legislative compliance. The role provides practical advice to managers and employees and supports the President & CEO and VP Operations in building a capable, accountable, and community-focused workforce. The position also provides limited executive and office administration support to ensure effective corporate operations, governance support, and information management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIESHuman Resources Leadership and Administration

· Lead full-cycle recruitment and selection for NGCI and its business units, including workforce needs, job postings, screening, interviews, reference checks, selection documentation, and offer preparation.

· Administer onboarding, orientation, probationary reviews, employee changes, and offboarding to ensure documentation, policy acknowledgements, access, and records are completed accurately and on schedule.

· Develop, maintain, and communicate the employee handbook, HR policies, job descriptions, procedures, forms, and related management tools.

· Provide guidance to managers and employees on policy interpretation, workplace conduct, attendance, performance expectations, progressive discipline, and respectful workplace practices.

· Manage employee relations matters, including workplace concerns, complaints, investigations, conflict resolution, corrective action, and appropriate documentation.

· Coordinate performance management processes, including probationary reviews, annual evaluations, performance improvement plans, follow-up, and recordkeeping.

· Maintain complete, accurate, and confidential employee files, HR databases, personnel records, and reporting systems in accordance with privacy requirements and NGCI policy.

· Coordinate payroll-related HR inputs with the Financial Controller, including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, leaves, and employment status changes.

· Administer employee benefit enrolments and changes and act as the organizational liaison with benefit providers.

· Track and administer vacation, sick leave, bereavement leave, leaves of absence, and other employee entitlements.

· Support job classification, compensation benchmarking, salary reviews, salary grids, step progressions, and internal equity analysis.

· Coordinate training, professional development, management development, and required workplace certifications across NGCI businesses.





· Prepare regular HR reports and workforce metrics for the President & CEO and VP Operations, including staffing, vacancies, recruitment progress, turnover, leaves, and other priority matters.

· Support annual workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, and staffing transition discussions with senior management.

· Coordinate workplace health and safety administration, including incident documentation, reporting, follow-up, and maintenance of required records.

· Monitor compliance with applicable employment standards, occupational health and safety requirements, privacy obligations, and relevant Nation employment policies.

· Champion Ermineskin Cree Nation employment preference, community hiring, employee development, and culturally respectful employment practices across NGCI businesses.

· Maintain the organization’s job description library and coordinate periodic reviews to ensure duties, qualifications, and reporting relationships remain current.

Executive and Office Administration Support

· Provide confidential executive support to the President & CEO, including calendar and meeting coordination, correspondence, document preparation, travel arrangements, reports, presentations, research, and follow-up on assigned priorities.

· Coordinate Board and committee administration, including meeting logistics, agenda materials, accurate minutes, records, digital board communications, and distribution of approved documents.

· Oversee core office administration, including reception coverage, incoming and outgoing correspondence, filing and records systems, office supplies and budgets, vendors, facilities matters, office projects, and special events.

· Maintain corporate records and information systems, support ISO-related documentation, and use technology and business tools to improve administrative workflows, document control, and organizational efficiency.

· Coordinate assigned corporate communications and operational support, including website and social media updates, marketing assistance, stakeholder and vendor liaison, Maskwacis Mall vendor bookings, and other administrative projects directed by the President & CEO.

Leadership and Organizational Support

· Manage priorities independently, identify risks and gaps, and develop practical solutions that align with NGCI’s strategic objectives.





· Lead or coordinate assigned cross-functional projects and workflows from initiation through completion, including delegating tasks when appropriate.

· Build effective working relationships with employees, managers, executives, Board members, vendors, clients, building management, and community stakeholders.

· Maintain strict confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and communicate sensitive or complex information clearly and professionally.

· Perform other related HR, executive support, and organizational duties as assigned by the President & CEO.

CORE COMPETENCIES

· Human resources leadership and sound employee relations judgment

· Confidentiality, discretion, and professional integrity

· Planning, organization, and priority management

· Policy development, interpretation, and compliance

· Transparent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication

· Problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making

· Project coordination and continuous process improvement

· Attention to detail, documentation, and records management

· Adaptability, collaboration, and culturally respectful leadership

QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.

· Minimum five years of progressive experience in human resources management or a closely related HR generalist role, including experience supporting office or executive administration.

· CPHR designation, or active progress toward the designation, is considered an asset.

· Working knowledge of employment standards, occupational health and safety requirements, privacy obligations, payroll processes, and HR best practices.

· Demonstrated experience with recruitment, employee relations, performance management, policy development, benefits administration, compensation support, and confidential records.

· Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook, with the ability to prepare professional documents, spreadsheets, reports, presentations, and meeting materials.

· Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines, sensitive matters, and changing priorities with limited supervision.

· Professional-level written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with employees, leadership, the Board, the public, and the business community.

· Must be willing to sign an Oath of Confidentiality.

· Knowledge of, or ability to speak, the Cree language is considered an asset.

Send your resume to [email protected] by October 12, 2026

Pay: $60,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- RRSP match

Application question(s):

- Do you have experience working on a first nation reserve?

Work Location: In person

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