Organization
Barrie Area Native Advisory Circle (BANAC)
Position Title:
Human Resource Director
Status
Full-Time (Contract to March 2027)
Position Reports To:
Executive Director Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin
Director of Finance and Accountability
Location
Barrie, ON (with Hybrid options)
Salary
$85,000.00 – $90,000.00

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field required.
• A minimum of three years of human resource management experience preferred.
• CHRP/CHRL designation required.
• Previous experience working with Indigenous communities or in an Indigenous-led and Indigenous governed organization is an asset.
• Previous experience working in a community-based non-profit, health, or social services agency is an asset.
• High level of integrity, confidentially, and accountability.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
• Ability to respond appropriately in pressure situations with a calm and steady demeanor.
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
• Excellent teamwork and team building skills.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office productivity suite

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Human Resources Director plays a pivotal role in overseeing the human resources functions within the organization, ensuring the implementation of HR policies, procedures, and initiatives that align with the company’s goals and values. This role encompasses a broad spectrum of HR responsibilities, including but not limited to recruitment, talent management, employee relations, compliance, and strategic HR planning. The Human Resource Director will also be responsible for hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.
The position is open to all qualified applicants, although preference will be given to candidates of Indigenous ancestry (please self-identify in your application).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organization’s human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Provides direction and guidance to the HR generalist. Provides support and guidance to management, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise. May be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.
• Manages the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.
• Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.
• Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with provincial, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Performs other duties as assigned.