First Nations/metis/inuit Candidates

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Our Vision is “to lead the design, development, and delivery of sustainable and culturally appropriate housing that promotes excellence in the Indigenous community and organizational infrastructures.”

We are currently seeking a Human Resources Coordinator for any of our **Sault Ste. Marie, Dryden,** or** Hamilton** locations.

This is a highly engaging and rewarding role for an experienced HR and Payroll professional looking to join a dedicated team. Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the successful applicant will be responsible to provide support to OAHS regarding all Human Resources and Payroll matters.

**Duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following**:

- Aid in the planning, organizing, directing, controlling and evaluating the operations of the HR and Payroll functions
- Assist with the development, implementation and monitoring of HR/employment-related programs and practices,
- including recruitment, benefits, salary administration, job evaluation, occupational health and safety, employee relations, discipline, end of employment, and training
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive HR and payroll records
- Coordinate the recruitment and selection process, including job postings, receiving, and screening resumes, scheduling and conducting interviews, processing background checks, and conducting reference checks
- Prepare employee communications regarding employment and program related matters
- Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, and opportunities for promotion and employee benefits
- Provide accurate, timely processing of payroll including associated post-payroll procedures
- Process a variety of payroll/benefit related payment requirements through internal Business Management System
- Provide benefits and Group RSP administration
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and provincial legislation and regulations, as well as company policies
- Ensure confidentiality is maintained with respect to all HR and payroll related data
- Prepare general forms, letters, reports, presentations and memos, as required
- Provide administrative support for the HR and payroll function; and
- Other duties, as assigned.

**Compensation**:
In return for your ongoing excellent performance, strong work ethic, and commitment to our vision, mission, values,

strategic plan, and the people we serve, Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services offers a comprehensive compensation package. This comprehensive compensation package includes:

- Challenging and fulfilling work; an inclusive and supportive team; and a work environment steeped in and guided by Indigenous culture;
- Comprehensive medical & dental benefits + company vehicles available for fieldwork;
- $1000 Health Spending Account + $1000 Wellness Spending Account per employee
- Additional paid holidays (in addition to statutory holidays) include Louis Riel Day, National Indigenous Peoples Day, Remembrance Day, Easter Monday and Family Day;
- Opportunity for cultural, educational, and other approved leaves;
- Supported training opportunities for personal and professional development while reciprocally enhancing organizational capacity;
- A competitive salary in the pay band B5 ($42,700.00 - $50,184.00)

**Conditions of employment**:

- Ability to travel throughout the province of Ontario as required;
- Current, valid Ontario Driver’s License;
- Safe driving record (3-year Driver record search);
- Full use of a safe, reliable vehicle;
- Valid CPIC Clearance (Criminal Records check) and/or Vulnerable Sector Check; and
- References.- Aboriginal Housing Services also welcomes and supports diversity including those who identify as 2SLGBTQQNBIA+._
- In meeting the objectives and vision of the organization, preference will be given to qualified individuals of First_
- Nation, Métis, or Inuit ancestry, and are asked to self-identify on their cover letter._**_
For the Health and Safety of employees, all new employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of being hired by OAHS. For clarity, fully vaccinated means two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and that at least 14 days have elapsed since completion of your vaccine series. OAHS will require proof of full vaccination prior to an employee’s start date._**

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**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Self-Identify as First Nations, Metis, or Inuit;
- Strong ora