Hybrid Director of Human Resources – Hybrid

at Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA)

• Job title: Director of Human Resources – Hybrid
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: CA$135,300 - CA$167,959 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Thunder Bay, Canada

About the role

• Director of Human Resources for Ontario Native Women’s Association. Responsible for HR functions, strategy development, and collaborative team management.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, and a part of the Senior Management team, the Director of Human Resources is responsible for the development and management of the human resources functions within the Ontario Native Women’s Association.
• By guiding and collaborating with the Senior Management team, the Director of HR supports the effective management of all HR functions across ONWA, including supporting individual Director’s to manage their individual portfolio human resources.
• The Director of Human Resources contributes to the development of the ONWA’s long-term HR strategies and lead their implementation, including the development of appropriate policies and procedures, and resourcing of HR budgets.

Requirements

• Degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration.
• Certified Human Resources Management designation.
• Proven ability to lead both strategic and tactical HR efforts, including workforce planning, recruitment, compensation, benefits, training & development, and employee relations.
• Ability to conduct needs analysis, develop, implement, and monitor training programs and materials.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present the critical human resource matters to the CEO and board of directors.
• Experience in strategic planning and development of multi-year work plans specific to the Human Resources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), databases, and data analysis tools.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; knowledge of other Indigenous languages is a strong asset.
• Indigenous Cultural knowledge and practices that supports the establishment and maintenance of a wholistic work environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous women’s issues and Indigenous women’s way of knowing and being.
• Understanding of Indigenous communities in Ontario, including the cultural, social, and historical contexts affecting Indigenous women.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in senior level management within the not-for-profit and charity industry.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience within the not-for-profit and charity industry, asset that it is an Indigenous organization.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian and Ontario employment law, wage regulations, health and safety standards, and labour relations.
• Experience in strategic planning and development of multi-year work plans.
• The ability to speak an Indigenous Language is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Generous paid vacation time
• Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
• Additional paid stat and civic holidays
• 35 hour work week
• Comprehensive benefits program including health, paramedical, dental, vision and EAP. All premiums covered by the employer
• Healthcare Spending Account and Lifestyle Spending Account
• Competitive Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid sick days
• Paid cultural/personal wellness days
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• Ongoing professional development
• Possible reimbursement on portion of cell phone and internet expenses
• Remote/hybrid work offered for various positions
• Paid management days