HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
 

KʷU KʷLIW̓T L̓ NQMAPLQS | WE LIVE AT HEAD OF THE LAKE
 
Located within the unceded territory of the syilx people, the Okanagan Indian Band is comprised of six reserves located in the North Okanagan.
Come join the OKIB Team and enjoy all that the beautiful Okanagan Valley has to offer, including a great climate, stunning scenery, world-class ski resorts, golf courses, wineries and beaches.
 
The OKIB offers a welcoming team environment and a rewarding job experience. You can expect a supportive work environment and a total compensation package which includes:

• 3 Weeks’ Vacation Pay
• Extended Health and Dental Benefits
• Employer Matched Pension Plan
• 15 Statutory Holidays
• Paid Winter Holiday Break
• Cultural Leave
• Discounted Silver Star lift passes
• Retention Bonuses after years of service
• 15 Paid Sick Days
• Paid Personal Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Opportunities

JOB SUMMARY
The Human Resources Manager leads OKIB’s HR initiatives and contributes to the overall alignment and success between OKIB’s culture, values and its community. While being a strategic thinker with proven delivery of full range of human resources services to support both employees and the stakeholders, Human Resources Manager establishes and oversees the organization's human resources practices ensuring compliance with labour law, relevant regulatory bodies, while tracking the overall employee life cycle. As part of the management team, they will advise OKIB leadership of ongoing requirements as well as best practices in Human Resources.
 
REPORTING STRUCTURE
Reports to the Director of Administration, dotted line to the CEO
 
SUPPORTS NEEDED

• Develop and implement the strategic Human Resources priorities for the OKIB
• Participate in organizational strategic planning working in collaboration with other department Directors to achieve goals as set out by the Director of Administration and Chief and Council
• Manage the recruitment process with the HR team and hiring leaders, sourcing and selection process by establishing competency-based interview guides, candidate testing, and reference checks, making recommendations to managers about candidate selection
• Manage, develop and implement employee on-boarding, orientation and training programs
• Review organizational structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions periodically
• Lead and maintain the OKIB Wage Grid by conducting and participating in external market salary surveys; scheduling and conducting job evaluations; monitoring pay changes; recommending, planning, and implementing Wage Grid revisions.
• Support employee relations mediate conflict, conduct investigations, manage the progressive discipline process and provides leaders and employee support.
• Participate in the development of safe work policies and procedures
• Oversee employee benefits programs and ensure employees are informed of benefits by studying and assessing benefit needs and trends; recommending benefit programs to management; obtaining and evaluating benefit contract bids; awarding benefit contracts; designing and conducting educational programs on benefit programs.
• Ensure HR policies, practices and programs are compliant with HR legislative federal and provincial requirements.
• Manages and maintains information on HR database and systems.  Ensures all personnel, HR, and contractor information, documents, and files are complete and current.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional associations.
• Develop and manage annual departmental budget and required quarterly, annual or ad hoc reporting for Director of Administration and Chief and Council
• Provide leadership and coaching to managers and employees on key workplace matters such as performance management, respectful conversations, and employee development.  Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Updating and reporting Chief & Council about HR and Policy matters.
• All persons employed by the Okanagan Indian Band may be required to assist the Band in providing emergency services.  Duties assigned during an emergency may differ from regular duties
• Participate in community events as requested if applicable

 ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES 

• Write Briefing Notes
• Review and assess personnel and policy manual
• Job analysis reviews with directors
• Plan and delivery of training workshops
• Write hiring reports and organizational communications
• Oversee the maintenance of employee personnel and human resources files
• Assist in event planning
• Attend Health and Safety meetings and ensure compliance with required incident reporting
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the OKIB policies and procedures
• Attend council meetings when requested
• Performs other duties as required

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR
You have education, experience, or carry a willingness to learn. You are community-minded, detail-oriented, and an excellent communicator.

Education

• Post secondary degree in a business, science or a related field
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• Valid BC driver’s license, class 5 and reliable vehicle
• Current First Aid/CPR certificate or willing to obtain

Experience

• Familiarity with community research-based principles.
• Minimum two-four years experience in program coordination, volunteer management
• Extensive knowledge of issues relating to indigenous communities
• Demonstrated understanding of the complexity of issues relating to Indigenous Populations

  
Competencies (KSAs & Desired Attributes)

• Social and cultural sensitivity
• Strong leadership and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills
• Strategic orientation and conceptual thinking

• Integrity
• Flexibility
• Knowledge of the Okanagan Band community
• Negotiating/conflict management
• Ability to influence and use judgment in decision-making
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Organization and job design
• Performance management
• Compensation, reward, and recognition systems
• Strong personal and professional ethics

DIRECT REPORTS
Payroll & Benefits Specialist, HR and Safety Specialist
 
Please send resume, cover letter and references in any one of two ways:
 
Email:  recruiting@okanagan.org
Mail or drop off:  12420 Westside Road, Vernon, BC V1H 2A4
If you have accessibility needs, please contact Hollie Lachuk @ 250-542-4328 ext. 1011
 
The successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check that includes the vulnerable sector and three references