Director, Human Resources

COMPETITION: 202646

COMPETITION CLOSE DATE: Open Until Filled

ABOUT INUVIALUIT REGIONAL CORPORATION (IRC)

Established in 1984 to manage the settlement outlined in the Inuvialuit Final Agreement (IFA), Inuvialuit Regional Corporation (IRC) represents the collective interests of Inuvialuit. IRC’s goal is to continually improve the economic, social and cultural wellbeing of the Inuvialuit through implementation of the IFA and by all other available means. Through strong partnerships and community‑driven programs, the organization supports economic growth, cultural preservation and opportunities for current and future generations.

Inuvialuit beneficiaries directly control IRC and its subsidiaries through a democratic process of elected directors from each of the six community corporations with chairs at the IRC Board, a process originally outlined in the IFA.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Office of the Chair, the Director, Human Resources provides senior leadership for IRC's Human Resources function and is responsible for ensuring that HR priorities, services, policies, systems, and advice support IRC's mandate, operational needs, and long-term workforce sustainability.

The Director serves as the principal HR advisor to the Executive Leadership Team, directors, managers, and, as required, the Board of Directors on workforce planning, organizational design, compensation, benefits, employee and labour relations, policy, leadership development, organizational change, workforce risk, and HR governance.

The role is responsible for leading the HR team, setting direction and standards for HR service delivery, strengthening organizational capacity, supporting consistent people practices across IRC, and ensuring that HR decisions are practical, fair, well-documented, financially aware, and aligned with IRC priorities, employment legislation, and organizational values.

SCHEDULE

Full-time (75 hours bi-weekly)

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must be/have:

Minimum Education / Designations

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Public Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation is preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education, designation, training, and senior HR experience will be considered.

Minimum Experience

• Seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressive Human Resources experience, including leadership experience within a complex organization.
• Experience providing HR advice to senior leadership on sensitive employee, organizational, compensation, benefits, policy, or workforce matters.
• Experience leading HR teams, managing HR budgets, and overseeing HR operations, policies, programs, and service delivery.

Experience That Prepares You for This Role

• Developing and implementing HR strategies, policies, programs, and organizational initiatives.
• Leading recruitment, employee relations, compensation, benefits, HR operations, workforce planning, and organizational development functions.
• Managing or overseeing benefits, pension, total rewards, compensation review, and vendor relationships.
• Preparing budgets, monitoring expenditures, reviewing variances, and providing practical financial oversight for a department or portfolio.
• Supporting Executive Leadership and Boards of Directors with HR-related reports, recommendations, and sensitive matters.
• Working effectively in complex, multi-stakeholder, northern, Indigenous, public sector, or community-based environments.

Assets

• Experience working in Indigenous organizations, northern communities, public sector organizations, or complex corporate groups.
• Experience overseeing DCPP, Alberta Blue Cross, benefits, pension, compensation, or total rewards administration.
• Knowledge of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement, IRC governance structures, northern Indigenous contexts, and community priorities.
• Experience with HR information systems, HR metrics, policy modernization, workforce analytics, or organizational design.
• Inuvialuit beneficiaries and northern residents are strongly encouraged to apply. Relevant experience will be given equal consideration to formal education.

Please refer to the job description for a full list of duties and qualifications.

TO APPLY

Click on the Apply for This Job button at the top right of this web page and follow the steps to upload your resume and cover letter.

Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates may be contacted for an interview as applications are received. Only candidates selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

We are committed to supporting Inuvialuit beneficiaries. Priority consideration will be given to beneficiaries of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement (IFA). Please let us know if you are a beneficiary under the IFA.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• The position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
• This role is based in our Inuvik office. We offer relocation support for the selected candidates.
• An eligibility list may be established for hiring for similar positions based on performance in this competition.
• Casual or term positions may be considered for future conversion to indeterminate status.
• Applicants who do not meet all qualifications are encouraged to apply and may be considered for appointment at a lower level with a development plan.
• If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] to let us know how we can assist you.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Salary: We recognize and reward talent with a competitive salary structure.
• Professional Development: We invest in your growth through ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Competitive Benefits: We provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package, which includes extended health care; dental care; life, critical illness, and accident insurance; travel medical insurance; sick leave; and long-term disability.
• Wellness Benefits: We provide all employees with access to an employee and family assistance program.
• Retirement Benefits: We provide eligible employees with a Defined Contribution Pension Plan where IRC matches contributions of up to 5% of annual salary.
• Vacation benefits:  We provide eligible employees with 4 weeks of annual vacation time to start.

For more information about our organization, go to https://irc.inuvialuit.com/jobs

Human Resources
Inuvialuit Regional Corporation
E-mail: [email protected] | Telephone: 867-777-7090 | Web: irc.inuvialuit.com

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