Senior Director of Human Resources and Administration

 Please note: This job posting will close on March 2, 2026, at 5 PM and this posting is for an existing vacancy.

Objective:  

To develop and deliver strategic planning to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce that successfully contributes to the achievement of OFIFC’s long-range strategic (LRSP). In addition to

Key Deliverables:  

• Envisioning a long-term strategy and leading by example to improve HR & Admin continuously and support OFIFC’s LRSP 

• Ensuring that HR & Admin are fully supporting the business functions 

• Eliminating liabilities and sound delivery of HR & Admin.

Key Responsibilities:

Organizational Leadership (30%): 

• Develops and executes internal Human Resources strategies and administrative functions that advance OFIFC’s LRSP, priorities and intended impact. 

• Provides organizational change management initiatives and engage in decision-making as a member of the senior leadership team. 

• Participates in Board of Directors meetings including Board committees as directed. 

• Participates in the design and delivery of training of OFIFC Board members and Friendship Centre staff and Board of Directors, as required. 

• Conducts support visits and provides conflict resolution to Friendship Centres/ Delivery Sites as required. 

Human Resources Leadership (40%): 

• Provides leadership in the development and implementation of the HR Strategy; collaborates at the organizational level to determine priorities by serving as the influential voice for HR strategies, philosophies and initiatives within the organization.

• ​​​Acts as a cultural steward, helping staff to navigate, understand and appreciate the OFIFC, Friendship Centre and Indigenous cultural contexts. 

• Oversees, plans, and directs initiatives in all functional areas of HR including workforce planning, recruitment, employment, onboarding, compensation, benefits, performance management, training, employee relations, policy development, employment law and compliance, and payroll. 

• Provides expertise, advice and coaching to HR and Leaders related to building positive employee experience and organizational culture, ensuring all decisions and advice consider equity, diversity and inclusion of employees. 

• Analyzes data and prepares reports to identify people or talent-related challenges and opportunities and develop recommendations to address or capture them. 

• Develops and implements organization-wide programs to comply with changes in employment law and legislations. 

• Maintains relationships with third-party human resources vendors and legal counsel. 

• Advises and supports Friendship Centres in developing and implementing HR initiatives by providing tools and sharing best practices. 

Administration and Facilities Management (30%): 

• Directs administrative functions and manages OFIFC facilities such as physical assets to ensure efficient and consistent operations including the purchasing, maintenance, repair and replacement of fixed assets and office equipment. 

• Collaborates with OFIFC management staff to identify and deliver the required administrative support operations for the organization. 

• Ensures appropriate controls are in place to ensure OFIFC is compliant with all applicable regulations and policies related to the protection and security of information. 

• Ensures the organization’s compliance with applicable health and safety including building, security and certification requirements. 

• Assesses and leads continuous improvement of all internal processes, systems, tools and technology. 

• Develops, implements, reviews, revises and evaluates operational policies, procedures, guidelines, systems, priorities and strategies through appropriate approval processes to ensure effective management. 

Education/Work Experience:  

• Completed Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology, Industrial Relations or other relevant disciplines, and/or equivalent professional experience. 

• Experience at a Senior Management level. 

• Minimum 10 years of related experience preferably in a not-for-profit and/or within an Indigenous organization. 

Behavioural Competencies:  

• Strategic and Analytical Thinking 

• Creativity and Innovative 

• Problem-Solving and Decision Making 

• Integrity and Credibility 

• Conflict management

• Compassionate Leadership 

Technical Competencies:  

• Proven coaching, facilitation, and communication skills 

• Knowledge of employment-related laws and legislation 

• Organizational acumen and the ability to support operational needs with strategic HR programs, policies and actions 

• Knowledge of Ontario not-for-profit Governance, Board and Bylaws and relevant legislation 

• Ability to provide training and facilitation for groups of up to 100 participants 

What we offer:

• Culture-based organization


• Registered Pension Plan - Employer Matching


• Hiring Range: $144,000 - $150,480


• Full Pay Range: $144,000 - $176,000


• Comprehensive Health benefits after the probationary period including Health Care Spending Account & Lifestyle Spending Account (100% Employer paid)

The OFIFC is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce; we promote employment equity and encourage applicants to indicate if you belong to one of the four designated employment equity groups Women, Indigenous peoples, Persons with disabilities, or Members of visible minorities when you apply. 

Preference will be given to qualified Turtle Island Indigenous people including members of First Nations, Inuit and Métis (recognized by the Metis National Council). Applicants claiming Indigenous ancestry will be required to provide supporting documentation to substantiate their claim.

Accommodation:

The OFIFC is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Candidates who participate in an interview will be informed of the outcome of their candidacy within 45 days following their final interview.

OFIFC does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools in the screening or selection of candidates for this position.

Pre-screen Interviews are scheduled to start March 3 – 13, 2026.

Formal interviews are scheduled to take place March 16 – 20, 2026.