Location: 1065 Portage
Salary Range: $41,600 – $47,840
Full Time (40 hours/week)
We are Community Leaders:
Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc. is a nonprofit, community based; Indigenous-led human services organization that provides a range of Indigenous identified programs and services that focus on the wholeness, wellness and that builds on the strengths and resilience of Indigenous People.
The Opportunity:
As the People and Culture Assistant, you will play a critical role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our Human Resources department. You will act as the primary administrative support, ensuring the smooth execution of HR processes and helping foster a workplace environment that honors indigenous traditions, trauma-informed practices, and harm reduction principles. This role requires a high degree of organization, attention to detail, confidentiality and professionalism, with the ability to build strong working-relationships with multiple stakeholders.
What You Will Be Doing…
- Manage daily administrative tasks, including answering emails, scheduling meetings, and providing general support to the HR team
- Maintain and organize employee files, ensuring they are up-to-date, accurate, and confidential
- Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation related to HR initiatives and projects
- Support the full recruitment cycle, from pre-screening candidates to setting up interviews, conducting references checks, and assisting in orientation sessions
- Coordinate the onboarding process for new employees, ensuring all documents and required security checks are complete
- Manage recruitment records, ensuring proper documentation and compliance
- Prepare, draft, review HR-related documents such as offer letters, employment contracts, and policy manuals/handbooks
- Coordinate and assist with staff informational events, training and development
- Assist in Payroll and Benefits administration by collecting and providing relevant information
- Perform audits of vacation, security checks, and benefit data
- Assist in off-boarding, preparing letters and information as required
- Assist in the implementation of HR initiatives that promote mental health and well-being, including access to culturally appropriate support services and resources
Who You Are:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with diverse individuals and communities
- High level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive employee information and understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality in all HR processes
- Knowledge of indigenous culture and traditions, with a commitment to cultural sensitivity, and inclusion
- Creative and resourceful in your approach to improve processes, integrate feedback, and pivot to challenges
- A collaborative team player who can take the initiative, problem-solve, and propose solutions
You Have…
- Post-Secondary degree, diploma or certification in Human Resources or a related field
- 2+ years administrative experience within a fast-paced environment
- Experience in the non-profit sector or community-based organizations is an asset
- Knowledge of Employment Standards, alongside employment and labour laws
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint), experience with Payworks is considered an asset
- Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s License and access to a vehicle is required
- Satisfactory completion of recent (as of the last 6 months) Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search; Child Abuse Registry Check; Adult Abuse Registry check
We are Proud to Offer:
- Competitive Salaries and Shift Premiums
- Comprehensive Benefits including Health and Dental
- Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
- Employer Contributed RRSP; up to 5% match
- Employee and Family Assistance Program with Consult + and Telus Health
- Cultural Ways of Being; Mino Pimatisiwin Lodge, Knowledge Keepers, Skaabes, and Kookums, medicine picking, sweats, ceremony, smudging on-site
- 12 Wellness Days per year
- Work-life balance and casual dress
- Training and Development opportunities
- Free on-site parking
- Social Planning Committee that facilitates employee appreciation and wellness events
To Apply:
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume, detailing how you meet the requirements of this posting with salary expectations. Applications will be received until Friday, October 18.
Ka Ni Kanichihk remains committed to achieving employment equity; candidates are strongly encouraged to self-declare in their cover letter if they are of Indigenous ancestry.
Please forward your cover letter and resume to:
Human Resource Specialist
Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.
101-1065 Portage
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0R8
Email: HR@kanikanichihk.ca
Ka Ni Kanichihk thanks all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.