Job Description

The Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Board of Education is accepting applicants for the position of:

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER

The Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Board of Education is seeking a dynamic individual to fill the role of Human Resources Manager for the Board of Education. The Chippewas of the Thames First Nation is an Ojibwe Community of nearly 2500 members located along the Thames River and approximately 25 km southwest of London, Ontario.

POSITION

: Human Resources Manager

REPORTS TO

: Director of Lifelong Learning

WORK HOURS

: Full-time and/or Part-time Monday to Friday (8:30 to 4:30)

SALARY

: Dependent upon experience.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

:

The Human Resources Manager will provide human resource services and advice to the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Board of Education employees.

QUALIFICATION & ABILITIES:

Must have a CHRP designation preferred Must have a minimum of five years of HR Management experience. Must have excellent oral, written, facilitation, mediation, negotiation, and interpersonal communication skills. Must exhibit a high level of confidentiality and trust. Excellent time management, database management, and organizational skills. Must be computer literate First Nations experience is considered an asset and preferred First Nations education experience is considered an asset and preferred.

JOB DUTIES:

Act as a first point of contact for employees, answering all general HR inquiries and concerns. Develop and implement approved human resources policies and procedures relating to all levels of the organization. Provide advice on Human Resource policy, monitor activities, and if required, initiate corrective action. Assists in the performance planning, managing, and reviewing staff, including identifying performance goals, achievements, training, and documenting reviews for personnel files. Recommend and amend the current HR Policy, in collaboration with the Director of Lifelong Learning and the ARES Principal. Assists and recommends in the development of policies for HR management for the organization. Create and update employee records in the human resource information system related to position, compensation, absence, transfer, sick leave, benefits, termination, and retirement. Meet regular system deadlines for data entry. Notify supervisors and employees regarding deficit accounts for vacation and sick leave and take necessary action, including preparing memos, letters, and pay deductions. Respond to inquiries from employees and the public regarding recruitment and selection processes Verify details, create job postings, and employment contracts. Make all arrangements to advertise postings through electronic and print media. Full-cycle recruitment. Proctor and mark applicant skills assessments. Prepare interview materials and new employee packages. Onboarding and training of new employees. Contact police services and prepare forms as required to facilitate police record checks for applicants. Prepare forms, correspondence, and documents related to staffing processes and collective agreement administration. Organize interview sessions as required. Audit work assignments accepted by temporary employees and follow up as necessary to maximize filled vacancies. Complete reference checks for employees as requested. Arrange rooms for interviews, testing, and documentation sessions. Disciplinary duties (may also include performance plans/management), potentially workplace investigations. Assist in annual employee reviews/evaluations. Assist in WSIB submissions, Health and Safety, Long-Term Disability claims, and benefits/pension administration.

WORK CONDITIONS:

Interacts with clients, staff, visitors, and government agencies/personnel. Overtime as required
Full job description available upon request.

Application deadline:

August 11, 2025, at 4:00 pm

Please forward a current resume with a photocopy of qualifications, two work-related and one personal reference. A recent policy check, including the vulnerable sector, will be required once a candidate is selected.

Steve Styers, Director of Lifelong Learning

sstyer@chippewa-ed.on.ca

519-289-0621 ext. 203

324 Chippewa Road, Muncey ON N0L 1Y0

NOTE: Only applicants who qualify for an interview will be contacted. Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. The Chippewas of the Thames First Nation is an equal-opportunity employer

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $60,405.00 per year

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Overtime Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-11
Expected start date: 2025-08-25