HR Specialist – Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention (WHVP)

Job No: TTES115
Location: Kamloops

  JOB POSTING

 

Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) is a fast-growing vibrant organization committed to the development and progress of its Band Members and Community.  As such, the TteS invites applications from qualified, highly motivated and dynamic individuals to fill the following position.

 

POSITION TITLE:     HR Specialist – Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention (WHVP)           

DEPARTMENT:            Human Resources                   

SUPERVISOR:              HR Advisor     

TERMS:                        Full-Time, 1-year Term, with possibility of extension

REFERENCE #:             2024-043 (REPOST)

 

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

 

To develop sector-specific tools, share resources and provide training related to harassment and violence prevention that will support behavioural changes and a cultural shift in the workplace to ensure the physical and psychological safety of employees within the organization and the TteS community.

 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Research, develop, and implement policies, processes and procedures and training focused on Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention within TteS.

  • Research and purchase legal and psychological publications to inform the development of the new policies, procedures and tools related to bullying, harassment and violence prevention.
  • Create project steering committee to oversee and act as a liaison between the band council and the project staff.  Host monthly meetings.
  • Initiate a competitive process to select training consultants.
  • Create a communication plan.
  • Develop a project evaluation plan and survey forms to gather quantitative and qualitative data.
  • Conduct surveys pertaining to bullying, violence and harassment awareness with all staff.
  • Review TteS’ s existing documents, policies, procedures and training to identify best practices and potential risk in relation the new regulations.
  • Initiate train the trainer activities for project team on Lateral Violence training, and other relevant Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention trainings.
  • Launch training pertaining to workplace conflict and de-escalation.
  • Create new policies, procedures and sector-specific tools and resources in responses to the surveys and research conducted.
  • Institute an organizational wide campaign promoting the new policies and procedures, strategies, and training procedures.
  • Initiate training of management and staff on the new policies and procedures on the health, safety and rights of the employees.
  • Translate newly developed tools and resources to French for government reporting purposes.
  • Develop communications materials such as brochures and posters for project promotion.
  • Develop a legacy of onboarding annual refresher training program to ensure the new and existing employees continue to be trained on health and safety policies after the project’s completion.
  • Solicit feedback through survey with leadership and employees on the effectiveness of the tools developed and the training offered.
  • Compile and analyse data from surveys.
  • Revise onboarding and training tools as required based on feedback received.
  • Prepare a summary of key findings to report and distribute to C&C and Economic Social Development Canada.
  • Complete quarterly activity reports, forecast of expenditures, and claim forms as required by the Government of Canada.

 

 

Professional Certification, Education and Experience:

 

  • Post secondary degree in Human Resource Management and 3-5 years directly related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Demonstrated experience working cooperatively in a First Nation’s work environment.
  • CHRP designation is an asset.
  • Must pass a criminal record check.

 

 

 

HOURS OF WORK:       Normal Day shifts – 7 hours. Non-normal shifts may be required.

PAY GRADE:                 $35.32-$38.51 or more depending on education & experience.

 

Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act and pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights code, it is TteS Policy to practice preferential hiring for Aboriginal peoples. Candidates who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify.

 

Deadline for the Job posting is September 18th, 2024, by 2:00pm

 

Submit Job Application Form, cover letter, resume, and references

online: https://tkemlups.ca/employment/

or at our Human Resources office #200 – 330 Chief Alex Thomas Way.

Office Hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm &

closed for lunch from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

 

We require each applicant to fill out

an online application form which can be found at:  https://tkemlups.ca/employment/ 

 

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