Human Resources Specialist

at  First Nations Financial Management Board

POSITION OVERVIEW

The First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB) is a national First Nation institution created by the First Nations Fiscal Management Act (FMA). The FMB supports First Nations in pursuing social and economic well-being by developing strong governance and financial management systems.
Reporting to the FMS Support Services Senior Manager, the Human Resource Specialist supports selected First Nation clients across Canada through remote and in-person Human Resource support.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develops relationships with assigned clients that have an approved Financial Administration Law (FAL) to promote, build trust and secure buy-in to implement their FAL and ultimately prepare for FMS certification;
• In collaboration with the First Nation client, conducts the FMS Support Services needs assessment and identify opportunities for remote accounting and training opportunities;
• Supports First Nation FAL clients to achieve FMS certification. “Support” in this context means facilitating, empowering, motivating, educating.

JOB DESIGN

• Develops a database of job descriptions consistent of employment positions common within First Nation administrations;
• Assists First Nation clients with developing job descriptions for new positions while updating existing job descriptions as requested by the client;
• Assists First Nation clients with the process associated with implementing updated job descriptions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary (undergraduate) degree in Business Administration or other HR-related education preferred;
• CPHR professional designation preferred;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Human Resource capacity; managerial experience an asset;
• Strong understanding and hands-on experience with HR Information Systems;
• Experience developing strategic HR plans;
• Ability to communicate in a manner that encourages an open, positive exchange of information;
• Strong listening skills;
• Demonstrated ability to develop collaborative and effective relationships at all levels of the organization and influence decisions;
• Ability to employ tact and diplomacy when dealing with clients and in confidential matters;
• Confidence in taking ownership and accepting responsibility for actions and decisions;
• Comfortable in managing upward relationships in a tactful and direct manner;
• Ability to proactively identify and analyze issues in the workplace and design and implement solutions;
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities effectively;
• Exceptional relationship-building skills;
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail;
• Excellent judgment is required to provide sound direction and advice on a variety of human resource issues;
• Knowledge of employment/labour laws and general human resource policies and procedures;
• Effective working skills in Microsoft Suite and Adobe Products;
• Experience working with Indigenous Governments, organizations and communities considered a vital asset;
• Excellent communicator with a strong command of written and spoken English; French language skills are considered an asset.
  Equivalent or relevant education and/or experience may be considered.

Please refer the Job description for details