Human Resources Assistant

GENERAL: The Nishnawbe Aski Police Service requires one (1) Human Resources Assistant for our General Headquarters, based in Thunder Bay, ON. This is a full-time position and will work Monday-Friday, 35 hours/week.

Why Join Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS)?

Employing over 230 uniform officers and 40 full-time civilians, NAPS is the largest First Nations police service in Canada and the 2nd largest First Nations police service in North America. NAPS polices 34 communities across the NAN territory which encompasses nearly 2/3 of the Province of Ontario.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Human Resources Assistant is responsible for a variety of personnel related duties including recruitment and retention, labour relations, health and safety, wellness, policy development, organizational development, performance management and staffing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two (2) year Diploma in Human Resources or equivalent;
• Two (2) years' experience working in a Human Resources setting, experience working in a unionized environment is considered an asset;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite;
• Knowledge of general office procedures and equipment;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills;
• Basic Knowledge of the Labour Relations Act, Employment Standards Act, Ontario Human Rights Act, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act and the Ontario Health and Safety Act is required;
• Health and Safety Worker Training Part 1 and 2 considered an asset;
• Previous experience in a non-profit or Indigenous organization is considered an asset.

Interested applicants may submit a hiring package which includes the following:

• Covering letter detailing interest in noted position;
• A resume detailing your career, education and relevant experience.

Closing date for applications is Monday, December 1, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. EST. Please indicate 'GHQ-43-25' in the subject line of your message.

The "Apply Now" button will direct you to our careers page where you can view a complete job description and provide instruction for how to submit your application package.

Nishnawbe Aski Police Service is committed to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act. If you require accommodation for any stage of the hiring process, please let us know.

**We thank everyone for their interest in the position, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted**

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $75,921.00-$84,046.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Work Location: In person