01 Feb
Native Child and Family Services of Toronto
Old Toronto
Hours: 35 hrs/wk.
Range: $74,961-$93,522
Location: 30 College St., Toronto (Hybrid-Model)
Position: Non-BU, FT Permanent
Summary:
Native Child and Family Services of Toronto (NCFST) strives to provide a life of quality, well-being, caring and healing for our children and families in the Toronto Indigenous Community. We do this by creating a service model that is culture-based and respects the values of Native people, the extended family, and the right to self-determination and through the integration of holistic, culturally based prevention services that are child centred, family focused, and community driven.
Reporting to the Director of Finance, HR and Administration,
the HR Generalist will be responsible for implementation and operational functions to support the achievement of Human Resources priorities and the alignment of these priorities with Native Child and Family Services of Toronto (NCFST) service, cultural competency, mission, goals, and objectives.
This position plays a key role in enhancing NCFST workplace culture by demonstrating a commitment to ensuring HR services are responsive to the needs of NCFST and will work collaboratively to ensure ongoing development of culture in every aspect of the HR Department Program.
Primary Responsibilities:
Disability Management:
- Manages all employee leaves, including, but not limited to legislated leaves, sick leaves, education leaves and leaves of absences.
- Working with third party carriers as required to manage short term disability, WSIB and other if applicable.
- Coaches and supports management on leave processes.
- Other duties as required to ensure management and staff are supported.
Training and HR Administration:
- Supporting with sourcing training and development opportunities for employees.
- Prepare and promote training materials, maintain training registration and record keeping.
- Establish and maintain systems for recording and producing regular reports on learning and development metrics.
- Generate, monitor and track changes to HR-related reports and databases while ensuring data integrity.
- Back-up coordination for employee orientation including documentation compliance and mandatory training assignments.
- Preparing HR documentation and correspondence, as needed.
- Advising management on the administration of human resources policies and procedures, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) where necessary.
- Ensuring HR programs and services are in compliance with established policies and procedures, legislation and regulations.
- Makes recommendation for improvement and implementing HR policies and procedures as required.
- Provide support and act as a resource to the department, following up on assignments given to management staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
Recruitment Support:
- Support in the administration and promotion of job vacancies.
- Support the recruitment process including scheduling, selection criteria and reference checking.
- Coordinate and organize special projects, including student placement and other initiatives.
- Other HR duties as required to ensure HR services are responsive to the needs of NCFST.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:
- Post-secondary degree in Human Resources, business, or other related discipline with at least four (4) years related experience, at least part of which was gained in a unionized setting.
- Knowledge and understanding of the unique dynamics that exist within the First Nations, Inuit,
and Métis cultures in an urban environment.
- Lived experience with Indigenous Culture, traditions, beliefs, values, ceremonies, and teachings would be considered an asset.
- A solid understanding of and sensitivity to the experiences of Aboriginal peoples in Canada, and the impact of the legacy of Residential Schools and the Sixties Scoop.
- Learning mindset and a passion for knowledge and continual learning.
- Coaching, mentoring and supervisory experience.
- Good knowledge of MS 365, outlook, excel, word, etc.
- Knowledge of a broad range of human resources management principles and practices.
- Solid knowledge of relevant legislation, including Employment Standards Act, Ontario Human Rights Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act etc.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
- Ability to handle confrontational issues in a diplomatic manner.
- Highly developed analytical skills with ability to conduct research and use independent judgement to problem solve.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills and presentation skills.
- Professionalism, initiative, and respect for confidentiality.
- Demonstrated understanding of workplace Health and Safety practices and understanding of an employee’s responsibility under current legislation.
- Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, to maintain effective communication and working relationships, demonstrating strong.
- Exceptional leadership skills with a strong emphasis on a balanced participatory and action- oriented work/management style.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts,
elicit cooperation, negotiate and to collaborate with subordinates and colleagues.
- Competence in problem analysis, judgement and decision making, especially under difficult circumstances with minimum information and rigid time constraints.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing work demands and to manage a high volume of work.
- Consultative and presentation skills to liaise effectively with all staff.
- Ability to provide an acceptable Child Welfare Check with a clear Police Record Check.
- Demonstrated understanding and commitment to NCFST’s mission, values, and service model.
Closing Date: February 14, 2025.
About Native Child and Family Services of Toronto:
Native Child and Family Services of Toronto strives to provide a life of quality, well-being,
caring and healing for our children and families in the Toronto Indigenous Community. We do this by creating a service model that is culture-based and respects the values of Native people, the extended family, and the right to self-determination and through the integration of holistic, culturally based prevention services that are child centred, family focused, and community driven.
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