Assistant, Human Resources

About Canadian North

Canadian North is a vital air service provider for the Canadian Arctic and an industry-leading charter carrier. With a mission to make life better in the communities we serve, we provide reliable passenger and cargo services to 25 northern communities, connecting them with major southern hubs in Ottawa, Montreal, Calgary, Winnipeg, and Edmonton.

As a proudly 100% Inuit-owned airline, we are deeply committed to cultural inclusivity, community investment, and the well-being of northern communities. Canadian North strives to be a trusted partner for the North by contributing to prosperity, fostering community connections, and supporting innovation and teamwork.

We prioritize safety, reliability, and collaborative success in everything we do. Our customers choose us because they trust us to deliver essential services with care and consistency. At Canadian North, we offer more than just a job—we provide an opportunity to embark on an adventure while making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.

Join us as we connect northern Canada with the world, delivering on our mission and building a workplace where people want to start and grow their careers.

About this position:

Reporting to the HR Manager, the Assistant, Human Resources is responsible for providing general administrative support in the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Department with a focus on the coordination and maintenance of records and files, assisting with recruitment, preparing routine correspondence, employee customer service. The Assistant, Human Resources is also responsible for maintaining and setting up information in the HRIS Systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

Interested candidates should be able to perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Participate in the continuous improvement of HR programs, policies and procedures;
• Support HR initiatives, including the achievement of our strategic improvement goals and delivery of day-to-day HR services;
• Coordinate, track and manage flow of Human Resources forms;
• Administration and maintenance of records and personnel files, maintaining confidentiality at all times;
• Support recruitment process; including organizing and processing job postings and applications, initial telephone screening, interview coordination, and conducting reference checks;
• Prepare new hire identification cards and new hire packages;
• Distribute exit interview and new hire questionnaires;
• Administration of employee service recognition award program;
• Prepare confirmation of employment letters;
• Support employees of all levels with any HR related queries;
• Order, maintain and distribute office supplies as needed;
• Mail distribution support;
• General administration duties;
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

Include, but not limited to, the following minimum skills and qualifications:

• Minimum three (3) years post secondary education;
• Minimum one (1) year previous experience;
• The ability to work with a high degree of confidentiality is a must;
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook);
• Previous experience entering data into an HRIS system; Ultimate Software an asset;
• Detail oriented;
• Adept at managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast paced, team-oriented environment while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and effective time management;
• Possess a strong client focus, combined with excellent written and verbal communications skills;
• Superior organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Committed to continuous improvement and display a high level of initiative, creativity and enthusiasm;
• Ability to communicate in Inuktut a definite asset;
• Ability to obtain and retain a Restricted Area Pass in accordance with the Airport Restricted Area Access Clearance Program regulated by Transport Canada.

Closing date: January 31, 2025