• Be immersed as an educator in our vibrant community while honouring our heritage
• Receive a competitive annual salary of $65,436 to $96,096 plus full benefits, relocation assistance & free accommodation
• Don't miss this chance to mentor the future leaders of Sandy Lake
  

About Sandy Lake First Nation

Neh gaaw saga'igan is the local translation of Sandy Lake, where the people traditionally and continues to live off the abundance of land as hunters and gatherers. Though wild game is still a staple in the diets of many, today the people of Sandy Lake enjoy games and sports such as hockey, volleyball, softball, taekwondo, golf, and other modern sports. 

Located 450 km northeast of Winnipeg and 600 km northwest of Thunder Bay, we are a remote, fly-in First Nation community located in the boreal forested area of Northwestern Ontario along the Severn River. Beautiful landscapes surround our community, giving our people the opportunity for outdoor and social activities all-year-round. In the summer, we go hunting, hiking, kayaking, and fishing. In the winter, we go ice fishing, play ice hockey, and marvel at the beautiful northern lights above our open skies. Getting in and out of Sandy Lake is very convenient, with daily flights chartered by Wasaya Airways and Perimeter Aviations, from multiple cities and towns in Winnipeg and Ontario.

For more information about our vibrant community please visit our website by clicking here. 

About the Opportunity

Sandy Lake Board of Education is looking for a full-time Human Resources Officer based in Sandy Lake, Ontario.

Reporting to the Executive Secretary and working closely with the Director of Education, you will play a pivotal role in leading the HR department, overseeing two HR clerks, and ensuring compliance with labour legislation, organizational policies, and community standards.

In this position, you will be primarily responsible for managing the full scope of human resources operations, including recruitment, employee relations, policy enforcement, performance management, and workplace investigations, while also mentoring and training a local successor to build long-term HR capacity within the community.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading the HR department and supervising HR clerks
• Overseeing recruitment, onboarding, and contract administration
• Updating and enforcing HR policies and ensuring compliance with the Canada Labour Code and local bylaws
• Advising managers on employee relations, performance, discipline, and workplace conflict resolution
• Conducting and supporting workplace investigations, terminations, and grievance processes
• Coordinating training, orientation, and staff development initiatives
• Maintaining accurate HR records, files, and documentation
• Supporting health and safety compliance across all education staff

To read the full position description, please click here.

About You

To qualify, you will need a post-secondary degree, diploma, or certificate in Human Resources (or a related field), along with 3–5+ years of progressive HR management or employee relations experience and demonstrated supervisory skills.

The following are required:

• Ability to undergo a Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Strong knowledge of the Canada Labour Code, employment legislation, and organizational policy compliance
• Proven ability to conduct investigations, manage discipline, and oversee grievance processes
• Experience developing, updating, and enforcing HR policies and procedures
• Proficiency in recruitment, onboarding, and contract administration
• Ability to design and deliver staff training and orientation programs
• Experience supervising and mentoring staff, with a focus on succession planning
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to resolve workplace conflicts
• High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and record keeping

As our ideal candidate, you will possess excellent judgment, empathy, and communication skills, combined with the ability to enforce policies fairly and consistently. You will be resilient under pressure, able to balance the “black-and-white” nature of policy with cultural sensitivity and humanity, and demonstrate the confidence to guide managers in making sound HR decisions.

This is a dynamic leadership role where you will have the opportunity not only to manage HR operations for over 200 education staff but also to build long-term capacity by training and mentoring a local successor. Sandy Lake is looking for a strong, culturally aware HR leader who can bring stability, fairness, and professionalism to the department while understanding the unique needs of a First Nations community.

Note: Preference will be given to applicants who have First Nations or Indigenous ancestry. 

About the Benefits

Compensation based on certifications, skills, and experience, is a competitive annual salary of $65,436 to $96,096, plus a host of excellent benefits including:

• Extended health, vision, and dental coverage
• Relocation assistance provided upon arrival and departure ($1,500 for individuals, $2,000 for families)
• Two weeks of paid vacation annually, with additional community breaks (such as Christmas, spring break, or hunting week) determined at the Band’s discretion
• Provided individual or shared housing, depending on availability
• The opportunity to work within a friendly and inclusive community
• Work and live in a stunning natural landscape with wildlife, northern lights, and abundant natural wonders
• A vast array of community activities to get involved with including boating, canoeing, and our running club
• Social activities throughout the year that get the community socially connected with one another

For an extensive list of benefits, please click here.

If you share our values and have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!