Salary: $81,654-$106,540
Human Resources Manager
1 Full-Time (Existing Position)
Waasegiizhig Nanaandaweiyewigamig provides wholistic, primary health care to Indigenous people in Kenora and surrounding First Nation communities through a range of options including prevention, assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Our client-centered, interprofessional teams include health professionals, educators and support workers representing both traditional Indigenous, and contemporary models of care and use medical and community development concepts.
This position is responsible to implement approved human resource strategies that effectively support all organizational operations. As a member of the operational management team, the position plays a key role in achieving the organizations mission, vision, and strategic directions. Key areas of focus include carrying out recruitment and retention strategies, and maintaining a robust set of policies, systems, and processes that support a sense of belonging for employees and promote a culture of excellence.
NOTE: Traditional practices involving burning sacred medicines including tobacco, sweetgrass, sage and cedar and other cultural protocols occur regularly within our work setting.
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education in human resources or relevant/appropriate combination of education, training, and experience; CHRP designation or equivalent a definite asset;
- knowledge of applicable legislations, regulations, and effective human resource management and contract administration practices;
- experience in a unionized environment with collective bargaining processes a definite asset;
- excellent computer skills and experience operating in a network environment;
- excellent interpersonal as well as oral and written communication abilities;
- deep understanding and experience of Indigenous culture, values, and perspectives as well as traditional and contemporary health care practices, and wholistic health and wellbeing; ability to speak and understand Anishinaabemowin a definite asset;
- experience working in an Indigenous organization; understanding and/or willingness to learn of Indigenous culture and values;
- proof of immunization in compliance with policy requirements is mandatory;
- valid drivers license, own vehicle and willingness and ability to travel required;
- criminal records check and current drivers abstract required;
- commitment to ongoing training and professional development relevant to job requirements; and
- positive attitude and capacity to act as a healthy lifestyle role model.
Salary: $81,654-$106,540 with excellent benefits, including HOOPP pension plan. Salary is based on education and experience.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday, January 29, 2026
Please apply via our careers page at: https://www.wnhac.org
Human Resources Manager Position
Email: hrteam@wnhac.org
Website: WNHAC.org
Fax: (807) 467-8341
Phone: (888) MYWNHAC
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted. As an Indigenous employer we encourage First Nations, Inuit, and Metis applicants to apply.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and will provide accessibility accommodations as part of the application process upon request.
