VP of Human Resources and Health and Safety

VP of Human Resources and Health and Safety 

Job Category: Dallan Forestry
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Fort William First Nation

Job Summary:

Dallan Group o/a Dallan Forestry is seeking a highly experienced and strategic VP of Human Resources and Health and Safety to lead our HR and H&S functions across multiple worksites in Northern Ontario. The Vice President of Human Resources and Health and Safety reports directly to the General Manager or President. In this critical role, you oversee both the human resources team, including an HR Generalist, and the health and safety team.

As a unionized forestry operation, we require a leader with proven expertise in collective bargaining and labour relations. Furthermore, we need someone committed to ensuring comprehensive compliance with all relevant provincial legislation. Moreover, the successful VP of Human Resources and Health and Safety will drive strategic initiatives in workforce planning, talent management, and policy development. These initiatives must be tailored to our unique operational environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all strategic human resources and health and safety initiatives.
• Act as the lead negotiator during collective bargaining processes.
• Ensure compliance with Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, 2000, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Labour Relations Act, 1995.
• Oversee the administration and interpretation of collective agreements, including grievance handling and arbitration.
• Manage and develop the HR and Health and Safety teams.
• Ensure adherence to sector-specific health and safety requirements for forestry operations, including mandatory training and Joint Health and Safety Committees.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation.
• Health and safety certifications such as Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Certified Occupational Health and Safety Professional (COHSPROF) are highly valued.
• Several years of progressive HR experience in unionized environments, with significant supervisory and leadership experience.
• Proven experience in collective bargaining and labour relations.
• Experience in the forestry or resource sector is considered a significant asset.
• Strong understanding of the challenges associated with remote, multi-site operations in resource sector

Compensation:

The pay range for this position spans $95,000 – $125,000. Equally important, compensation depends on experience and qualifications.

Work Environment:

This role requires a minimum of 44 hours per week. In addition, you must maintain availability at all times to support our multi-site operations across Northern Ontario.

Why Join Dallan Forestry:

Join Dallan Group o/a Dallan Forestry and contribute to a safe, productive, and compliant work environment in a vital Ontario industry.

Dallan LP represents a partnership between Lac Des Milles Lac First Nation, Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation and Dale Levesque, a member of the Fort William First Nation. As a 100% aboriginal owned business, they provide industrial yard services. These include a variety of heavy equipment operations, maintenance and general labour. Currently, Dallan LP operates four separate contracts/operations in Northwestern Ontario. Moreover, Dallan LP remains committed to the needs of its customers while ensuring the Health & Safety of all its employees and Environmental compliance.

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