Location: Métis Crossing, Smoky Lake, AB
Closing Date: Until Suitable Candidate Found
Position Status: Full Time Permanent
Step Into a Story That’s Bigger Than You
At Métis Crossing, you won’t just find a workplace, you’ll find a calling. This is a place where the past breathes through every fiddle strum, every bead, every story told around a crackling fire under the northern sky.
Perched on the banks of the majestic North Saskatchewan River, Métis Crossing is Alberta’s first major Métis cultural destination; a place of learning, healing, and celebration. Our Lodge, Cultural Gathering Centre, and sweeping landscape are not just buildings or land; they are living reflections of Métis pride and perseverance.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Human Resources Business Partner is responsible for aligning and delivering the human resource practices with business goals at Métis Crossing. The successful candidate will act as primary point of contact to all leaders and employees in all areas of human resources including recruitment, employee relations, change management, performance management, employee engagement and human resources best practices. The Human Resources Business Partner must possess a degree or diploma in a related field and Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP).
Key Responsibilities
Métis Crossing promises to create legendary experiences that elevate the spirit and enrich lives of our guests. We believe that this vision is best achieved with a team who also experience a legendary team experience at Métis Crossing. This position will be responsible to work with the Leadership Team and all of Métis Crossing to build this organizational culture.
- Manager full cycle recruitment including job postings, screening, interviewing, reference checks, drafting employment contracts and conducting employee on-boarding.
- Implement employee/personnel programs, including skills development training and employee engagement programs.
- Manage employee records and ensure compliance.
- Stay abreast on compliance requirements and industry best practices; lead changes or modifications to existing policies and programs to remain in compliance; and adopt best practices where feasible.
- Promote engagement, commitment, and motivation of employees by developing, implementing and evaluating innovative strategies to enhance productivity, morale and culture.
- Consider employee and employer in decision making. Ensure human resources contribute to business vision, mission and goals.
- Contribute to annual departmental and organizational budget processes.
- Manage the annual performance review process. Support Métis Crossing leadership with employee performance review action plans to aid in enhanced employee performance.
- Engage in structured discussions with employees to encourage and improve individual employee performance and attain organizational objectives.
- Take the lead with human resources related grant applications and administration.
- Responsible for disability management.
- Serve as a link between leadership and employees by handling questions and helping resolve work-related problems.
- Participate in the recommendation of ethical solutions to the organization’s leadership by analyzing the variety of issues and options to ensure responsible corporate governance and manage risk.
- Present a positive and professional image of the organization when interacting with employees, clients/customers, visitors, and other external stakeholders.
- Draft correspondence, reports, proposals, job descriptions, and other employment documentation.
- Oversee health and wellness initiatives.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent communication: ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with applicants, co-workers, and external stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build collaborative relationships with leadership, employees, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in all interactions.
- Strong sense of ethics and the ability to handle sensitive or private information with tact and discretion.
- Strong political and cultural sensitivity.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
- Ability to work individually, as well as part of a team.
- Experience working with diverse teams of varying cultural backgrounds and ages.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Thorough understanding of human resources practices, theories, and policies.
- Strong working knowledge of applicable employment and health and safety legislation.
- Experience with Human Resources Information Systems.
- Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills; demonstrated experience in conflict management.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and prioritize requests, multi-task, and meet tight deadlines and demands of unpredictable activities; capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment.
- Knowledge of Alberta history and cultural diversity.
- Knowledge of Métis culture, history, and issues affecting Métis people.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources
- Minimum seven years progressive Human Resources experience
- Must have Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation.
Other Requirements
- Métis Crossing is located in Smoky Lake; this position will be required to work on site.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule of days, evenings, and weekends as needed.
- Ability to travel throughout AB, on occasion.
- Must have a Class 5 Driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Must provide Criminal Record Check.
What we Offer
- A rich Indigenous cultural experience.
- Opportunity to work at the first major Métis cultural destination.
- Comprehensive training to support your role.
- Personal development opportunities.
- A comprehensive benefit package and employer/employee Pension Plan contributions.
- Three (3) weeks paid vacation
Please send your resume to employmentmc@metis.org.
Métis Crossing thanks all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
