Pacheedaht First Nation – or “People of the Seafoam”- are a Nuu-chah-nulth people from the southwest coast of Vancouver Island.

Career Opportunity

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Full-time, Ongoing

Working and living in Port Renfrew

Port Renfrew is a remote west coast community known for its powerful surf breaks, world-class camping, old-growth forests, fishing, and access to iconic trails like the Juan de Fuca Trail. It’s a place where people come to unplug from city life and reconnect with nature, whether that means being on the water before work, camping on weekends, or trading traffic and commutes for quiet, coastal living.

 

If you’re someone who values a slower, more intentional pace of life, living where others vacation, community connection, meaningful work, and time outdoors – Port Renfrew may be exactly what you’re looking for.

 

Staff housing options are available and negotiable, helping support a smooth transition for candidates relocating from outside the community.

 

Who we are

We are the Pacheedaht First Nation – a resilient, thriving community rooted in our sacred lands and waters. Our home brings peace, safety, and belonging, connecting us to one another and to our ancestors.

Guided by our teachings, we steward our territory and exercise our rights, title, and jurisdiction with care, protecting the wildlife, clean air, waters, and forests that sustain current and future generations. Pacheedaht First Nation is a proud, progressive government focused on the health, safety, and self-reliance of our people while preserving our culture, values, and language. We hold four reserves (174 hectares) within our traditional territory in Port Renfrew, about 80 km from Victoria, with an estimated 286 members, including roughly 100 living on-reserve.

About the role

Reporting to the Band Manager, the Human Resources Manager is an onsite senior leadership role responsible for leading and managing all human resources functions across the organization, supporting approximately 90 employees across multiple programs and services.

 

This role provides practical, culturally grounded, and compliant HR Services while supporting a workplace culture rooted in community values, respect, accountability, and wellness.

 

The position is highly hands-on and requires someone who can balance strategic HR leadership with day-to-day priorities such as employee relations, recruitment, investigations, coaching leaders, and policy implementation. This role also requires the ability to manage competing priorities and respond to both immediate needs and longer-term initiatives in a steady and reliable way.

 

What you will do

As the Human Resources Manager for Pacheedaht First Nation, you will:

Strategic Leadership & Workforce Planning

Participate as a member of the management team, providing HR advice, reporting, and recommendations
Lead workforce planning, organizational structure, and staffing plans aligned with funding and operational priorities
Support organizational change, growth, and the development of HR systems and processes
Cultural & Community Alignment

Ensure HR practices reflect the values, traditions, and priorities of the Nation
Support culturally safe, respectful, and relationship-based workplace practices
Navigate workplace matters thoughtfully within a close-knit community environment
Employee Relations & HR Operations

Serve as the primary HR lead for employee relations, concerns, and workplace issues
Provide coaching and guidance to supervisors on people management and conflict resolution
Oversee performance concerns, attendance, discipline processes, and investigations
Recruitment & Retention

Lead full-cycle recruitment across all programs and departments
Coordinate onboarding and support employee engagement and retention initiatives
Promote local hiring and workforce development opportunities
Policy Development & Compliance

Develop, update, and implement HR policies, procedures, and handbook materials
Ensure compliance with employment legislation and organizational requirements
Provide guidance on risk and ensure consistent and fair policy application
Performance Management & Development

Build and oversee performance management systems
Support supervisors with coaching, development planning, and corrective action processes
Contribute to succession planning and workforce capacity building
Health, Safety & Employee Wellbeing

Support occupational health and safety programs and committees
Assist with incident reporting, investigations, and prevention initiatives
Promote safe, healthy, and respectful workplace practices
Compensation, Systems & Organizational Development

Oversee job descriptions, job evaluation, and compensation practices
Support benefits, leave, and wellness programs in collaboration with Finance
Maintain and improve HR systems, tools, and reporting processes
Lived and learned experience we are seeking

To be the successful candidate for this position, you will have/demonstrate:

Education or equivalent: Degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience:

5+ years of progressive HR experience, including management-level responsibility
Experience handling complex employee relations, investigations, and performance management
Experience across multiple HR functions including recruitment, policy, compensation, training, and compliance
Knowledge & Skills:

Strong understanding of employment legislation and HR best practices
Strong conflict resolution, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
High emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and ability to build trust
Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information appropriately
Effective communication skills and ability to coach and support leaders
Ways of working:

Comfortable working in evolving environments and building systems over time
Brings a relational, community-focused approach to HR
Balances compassion with accountability
Indigenous experience: Indigenous lived experience and/or experience working with Indigenous communities is strongly preferred
Certifications & Checks: Clear Criminal Record Check, including vulnerable sector, as required
What we offer

An opportunity to work with like-minded people and do meaningful, community-focused work
Competitive salary, commensurate with experience with in a range of $85,000.00 to $95,000.00 per annum
Additional paid time off over the festive season, plus generous sick and personal leave.
Full-time, ongoing employment
Extended benefits and employer-matched pension plan
Learning and development opportunities
Participation in community events and initiatives
To express interest

To express interest in this role, please submit your cover letter and resume to this link:

https://app.loxo.co/job/MzA5MjEtODAzbmVleW5kaTRzbHNmYg==?t=1779907857161

 

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Persons of Indigenous ancestry will be given preference in accordance with applicable legislation.