Human Resource Coordinator (Term – Full Time)

Full Time - Term
Lax Kw'alaams, BC, Prince Rupert, BC
Posted 1 month ago

Date Reclassified: May 26, 2025 
Business Unit: Human Resources 
Location: Lax Kw’alaam, British Columbia 
Reporting to: Human Resources Manager 

The Lax Kw’alaams Human Resources Department has an exciting and immediate opening for a Term – Full Time Human Resources Coordinator. The position will end on October 7, 2026 or 10 days after the return from parental leave of the Human Resources Coordinator. As a key member of the team, this role is responsible for providing a wide range of administration tasks while being available for employee concerns, ensuring smooth communication and prompt resolution of requests and questions. Excellent organization and strong communication skills. 

Responsibilities: 
General 
▪ Provide clerical and administrative support 
▪ Compile and update employee records ensuring they are kept confidential and up to date 
▪ Process documentation and prepare reports 
▪ Coordinate HR projects, meetings, training, surveys 
▪ Deal with employee requests regarding human resources issues, rules, and regulations 
▪ Assist payroll by providing relevant data 
▪ Conduct initial orientation to newly hired employees 
▪ Assist our recruiters to source candidates and update job boards 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education 
▪ Diploma or degree in HR/ Business or related field, HR Certification considered an asset 

Experience 
▪ Proven experience as an HR assistant, office support or relevant human resources/administrative position 
▪ Combination of work experience and education will be considered 

Competency 
▪ Strong verbal and written communication skills 
▪ Strong work ethics 
▪ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
▪ Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people 
▪ Ability and willingness to learn and adapt to a changing work environment 
▪ Ability to work individually and as part of a team 
▪ Excellent time management skills; ability to meet deadliness 
▪ Excellent technological skills, including Microsoft Office and equipment like calculators, photocopiers, fax machines, and printers 
▪ Knowledge of Payworks payroll system is an asset 
▪ Knowledge of the Lax Kw’alaams people, culture & traditions, social dynamics & community is an asset 

Physical Demands and Working Environment: Physical Demand 
▪ You may have to spend long hours sitting and using office equipment, computers and attending meetings 

Mental Demand 
▪ You will have to complete several tasks and responsibilities at one time and must be prepared to deal with emergencies and stressful situations at any time 
▪ You may have to communicate and deal with staff that may come may be distressed 

Condition of Employment 

▪ You will adhere to the Lax Kw’alaams Band Code of Conduct, Code of Confidentiality, Social Media Policy and any other Policies in the Human Resource Manual 
▪ Acceptable Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search 
▪ Valid Driver’s License (Class 5) 

Classification/Pay Scale 
▪ As per the Canadian Union of Public Employees’ Local 2365 Collective Agreement 

Submission Deadline: 
▪ Open until filled 
▪ We invite all interested parties to reply in the strictest confidence to Human Resources: [email protected] 

** Preference will be given to Lax Kw’alaams Band Members or qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry. However, we invite all qualified individuals to apply. 

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