Job Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $58,000 – $65,000 to commensurate with qualifications/experience
Posting Closes: Friday, September 25, 2026 at noon
Location: 122 East St. – Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Current hours of Work: 35.5 Hours/Week (paid 40 hrs/wk)
IFCSSM is seeking a dedicated and culturally grounded Human Resource Generalist (HRG) to support our growing team. This role is key to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace that reflects Indigenous values and upholds human rights principles. Working closely with leadership, the HRG will support all areas of human resources, including recruitment, culturally-based programming, employee relations, training, policy development, health and safety, and benefits administration. The successful candidate will play an important role in strengthening positive workplace culture, supporting staff, and advancing equity and reconciliation within the organization.
Human Resources Services and Administration
- Provide HR services and support aligned with Indigenous values and organizational frameworks
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in accordance with privacy legislation
- Support HR communications, employee engagement, and workplace culture initiatives
- Collaborate across programs to ensure consistent and inclusive practices
- Attendance at monthly staff meetings
Recruitment, Onboarding and Workforce Development
- Lead inclusive and equitable recruitment and onboarding processes that prioritize Indigenous employment
- Support staff training, cultural and professional development, and capacity-building initiatives
- Promote access to learning and training opportunities
Employee Relations, Equity and Organizational Culture
- Support employee relations using culturally safe, trauma-informed, and restorative approaches
- Promote equity and inclusion aligned with the Ontario Human Rights Commission
- Foster a respectful, supportive, and culturally responsive workplace
Policy Development, Compliance and Governance
- Develop and implement HR policies aligned with the Employment Standards Act, ON Human Rights Commission and other applicable legislation
- Ensure policies reflect culturally grounded approaches and organizational values
- Maintain compliance with legislative and funder requirements
- All new policies and significant policy revisions shall be reviewed with the Executive Director before implementation.
Workplace Wellness, Safety and Cultural Integration
- Work in collaboration with the Health & Safety Committee to maintain workplace safety standards and foster wellness
- Promote *wholistic employee well-being (mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual)
- Integrate Indigenous knowledge systems, including land-based practices and community accountability, into HR practices
- Work with Elders and Knowledge Keepers to ensure cultural integrity in HR approaches
*Wholistic: The “W” reflects IFCSSM’s intentional belief in supporting the whole person, ensuring our teachings,
learning, and healing are whole.
Qualifications & Assets
The ideal candidate will bring a combination of education, experience, and lived knowledge that supports a culturally
grounded workplace.
Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate:
- Lived experience as an Indigenous person and who has worked with the urban Indigenous population
- Knowledge of Indigenous cultural practices, protocols, and/or language
- Familiarity with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action and the Friendship Centre Movement
on a National/Provincial basis - Experience with anti-racist and decolonial HR practices
- Understanding of trauma-informed approaches to workplace wellness and mental health
- Knowledge of funder compliance and reporting requirements
Additional Qualifications:
- Degree or diploma in Human Resources, Indigenous Studies, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 2–5 years of experience in Human Resources, preferably in an Indigenous or non-profit setting
- Experience working with an urban Indigenous community
- Experience with Group Benefits & Pension plan administration
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems
- HR designation (CHRP, CPHR, SHRM-CP), or working towards certification, an asset
What We Offer
At IFCSSM, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our staff in meaningful and culturally grounded ways.
We offer:
- Cultural leave and wholistic wellness programming
- Opportunities for continuous learning/trainings, including Indigenous Cultural Competency training and
professional development training with Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres - Staff Cultural Development trainings
- Access to two (2) annual fasting camps, sweat lodge ceremonies, seasonal feasts, traditional healer, tobacco
offering day - A 4.5-day work week with full-time compensation
- Comprehensive group health benefits and retirement plans
- A competitive salary reflective of experience and qualifications
How to Apply: Please submit your resume, cover letter and three references to: recruitment@ssmifc.ca
Subject line: Human Resource Generalist (HRG) Employment Opportunity
Indigenous applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. IFCSSM is Indigenous-led at the governance and executive level,
serving an urban Indigenous community. In accordance with applicable provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code.
IFCSSM supports Indigenous-specific employment practices that advance Indigenous representation, self-determination,
and culturally appropriate service delivery. As an Indigenous organization, we believe that the face of our Friendship
Centre reflects the Indigenous community we serve. Miigwech