Apprentice Advisor – HR

Internal/External Posting
Position Type: one-year Term Employment
Posting Type: New position
Location: Sioux Lookout / Thunder Bay
2025 Salary Range: $56,576-75,992
Reference Number: HRADV001358
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Job Summary:
The Human Resources Advisor Apprentice plays a supportive role in the Human Resources department of the Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority (SLFNHA). The Human Resources Advisor Apprentice will assist with recruitment, basic HR functions, administrative functions and benchmarking functions for continuous organizational improvement. In addition to keeping current with all applicable laws and regulations, this role requires the individual to adhere to all established policies and procedures of SLFNHA. The Human Resources Advisor Apprentice will have excellent communication skills and will maintain positive relationships between the management team and employees. There is an opportunity for growth and development in learning key HR roles and functions.

Note: The intent of the “Apprentice” role is to gain experience and educational development to advance to other permanent HR positions. These positions will be for a maximum of one-year term with the hopeful evolution to an HR Advisor role. i.e. no longer an Apprentice or term

Qualifications:
•Persons of First Nations ancestry (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment)
•Completed High School or Post-Secondary education and experience that is deemed acceptable toSLFNHA.
•Interest and willingness to engage in further Human Resources education.
•One-three years related experience in the field of health and/or organizational Human Resources,business/administration and/or client service setting is an asset.
•Ability to work with all levels of staff (independently or part of a team) internally/externally and buildrelationships with stakeholders.
•Excellent client service skills with the ability to earn and retain client confidence.
•Proficient written and oral communication skills.
•Strong computer skills: Word-processing and knowledge of Microsoft Word.
•Knowledge of one of the First Nations dialects within the Sioux Lookout Region is a definite asset.
•Knowledge and experience related to First Nations and corporate governance including the First Nationspolitical environment and background is an asset.
•Knowledge of provincial legislation standards and guidelines as they relate to the Human Resourcesprocess (e.g. human rights code, employment standards, etc.).
•Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis.

Roles and Responsibilities:
•Support various HR generalist activities, including administrative tasks, recruitment, onboarding, HR reporting, creation and maintenance of HR databases, and health and safety functions.
•Assist with job descriptions, job postings, advertising, interview questions, interview schedule and referencechecking.
•Assist in interviewing job candidates and drafting job offers.
•Assist with new staff orientation.
•Support the HR team to ensure that deadlines are met and identify areas for improvement.
•Assist with benchmarking and measuring the effectiveness of HR processes.
•Assist with maintaining positive working relationships with employees and the management team.
•Aware of legislation such as the Ontario Human Rights Code and Ontario Employment Standards Act.
•Exercise care and caution in protecting confidential and sensitive information.
•Knowledge of compensation structures for both managerial and non-managerial employees.
•Understanding of current pay structure.
•Support best practices in compensation, benefits, retention and recruitment.
•Other duties may be assigned as required.

Benefits:
We offer competitive and comprehensive employment benefits to Full-Time employees:
•Pension plan
•Fitness reimbursement program
•Comprehensive insurance coverage
•Professional development opportunities
•Relocation assistance

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority focuses on hiring Indigenous employees whenever possible. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify on their application. Self-identification is voluntary and the information is used to assist SLFNHA in hiring Indigenous people from the region whenever possible and to support candidates in their application.

Apply online at https://slfnha.com/careers/job-listing/
Human Resource Department
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority
P.O. Box 1300, 61 Queen Street
Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B8
Phone: (807) 737-1802
Fax: (807) 737-2969
Email: Human.Resources@slfnha.com

SLFNHA currently “Strongly Recommends” COVID-19 immunizations and requests your immunization status to be sent to our staff health department if successful in the recruitment process.

Closing Date: May 27, 2025, at 16:30 CST
No resumes received after this time will be accepted.

The Health Authority wishes to thank all applicants in advance. However, only those granted an interview will be contacted.

For additional information regarding the Health Authority, please visit our website at www.slfnha.com

SLFNHA is a proud supporter of Mikinakoos Children’s Fund. To find out more, visit www.mikinakoos.com