Vice President of Human Resources

Vice President of Human Resources

Remote, Travel Required

Full Time

December 2, 2024

$200,000

Tahltan Nation Development Corporation is looking for a spirited Vice President of Human Resources to Join our HR Team! Our Vice President of Human Resources at TNDC is a key executive role, reporting directly to the CEO. This position is essential for aligning HR strategies with TNDC's mission, enhancing organizational effectiveness, and fostering sustainable growth and indigenous empowerment. The VP of HR functions and People & Culture strategies, emphasizing community engagement, leadership development, and effective workforce management within the heavy civil construction and mining sectors. All TNDC positions are paid in accordance with the BC Employment Standards Act.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruits, mentors, and leads an HR team that supports TNDC’s strategic initiatives, including project-based recruitment, Indigenous cultural integration, and talent development.
• Ensures efficient daily operations within the HR department, addressing specific project demands and maintaining responsiveness to organizational needs.
• Provides timely and constructive performance evaluations that incorporate TNDC’s core values and cultural orientation.
• Manages employee relations, disciplinary actions, and terminations with sensitivity to Tahltan values and in alignment with TNDC’s policies.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with the CEO and executive leadership to shape and implement HR strategies that support TNDC’s mission, fostering a productive and culturally respectful work environment.
• Develops and monitors strategic HR metrics to assess TNDC’s organizational effectiveness, using data-driven approaches to support continuous improvement in performance, engagement, and growth.
• Leads initiatives to embed TNDC’s mission, vision, and values into all HR processes, reinforcing Tahltan cultural values and supporting community-based workforce integration.
• Oversees the full cycle of recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee development, ensuring that TNDC remains competitive in talent acquisition and retention.
• Implements a structured leadership development model that aligns with TNDC’s goals, focusing on skills growth in roles critical to heavy civil construction and mining.
• Champions organizational development and change management initiatives that foster a high-performance culture, encourage adaptability, and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensures compliance with employment laws and TNDC-specific regulations, including safety and environmental standards crucial to the heavy civil sector.
• Manages the HR department budget, aligning resource allocation with TNDC’s financial and project-specific objectives.
• Engages in industry-relevant networking and professional development to bring best practices to TNDC and enhance Indigenous community engagement strategies.
• Upholds the highest standards of confidentiality and ethics in all HR matters.
• Performs additional duties as required to support TNDC’s operational and strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of ten years in HR management, with at least five years in an executive or senior leadership role.
• Proven experience in high-growth industries, ideally in heavy Civil Construction or Mining, with a focus on Indigenous partnerships.
• Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to foster strong relationships across TNDC’s community and executive leadership.
• Proficient in Indigenous cultural sensitivity, with experience in culturally respectful conflict resolution and employee engagement.
• Strong supervisory skills and knowledge of employment law specific to heavy civil and mining sectors.

Conditions of Employment

• Primarily remote with travel required to support TNDC’s on-site HR needs and community engagement.
• Flexibility to work overtime during peak operational periods; ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Travel (up to 50%) to various TNDC sites and offices.
• Follow all data security protocols to protect sensitive information.
• Regular check-ins via video calls, emails and instant messaging to stay connected with the team.
• Be available during core business hours, with some flexibility for different time zones if needed.