HR Advisor

Hours of Work: Full-Time (35-40 hours per week) 
Location:           Whitehorse, Yukon

At Air North we believe that connecting people is more than just a business—it’s a mission. With every flight, we’re bridging communities, empowering travelers, and showcasing the beauty of the North, and other exciting Canadian destinations. When you join our team, you become part of a close-knit group that works together to make travel safe, enjoyable, and memorable. From our attentive service to our famous warm cookies served on board, every detail reflects our commitment to a welcoming experience with true Yukon hospitality. Join us if you’re passionate about making a difference and eager to be part of an airline that values community and commitment.

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Why join us?

• Phenomenal local and international flight benefits for you and your family!
• Extra travel benefits such as hotels and cruises
• Employer paid health & dental benefits
• Group RRSP investment options
• Cargo shipping benefits
• Vehicle and home heating fuel discounts through Chieftain Energy for you and your family

Role Summary:

This role will play a pivotal part in optimizing Air North’s policies and procedures while ensuring they align with broader organizational goals while fostering a positive and compliant workplace culture. As a trusted strategic partner, the incumbent will control policies, provide guidance to managers and supervisors, ensure regulatory compliance, and other general supports.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Regularly review, update and create HR policies to reflect organizational and legal changes
• Engage in employee and labor relations
• Partner with management to address and resolve workplace conflicts and grievances in a fair and timely manner
• Submit on time and accurate quantitative and qualitative reports
• Ensure compliance with various regulations, including the Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations and Legislated Employment Equity Program
• Lead HR projects that enhance Air North’s employee value proposition and support broader organizational and department goals
• Develop and provide training and coaching to managers/supervisors on HR best practices

Must haves:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant HR experience
• Solid foundation of applicable employment laws
• Superior writing ability to effectively write, update and control policies and other documentation
• Able to comfortably, confidently and effectively handle employee relations matters
• Thorough understanding of the landscapes of employment law, WCB, Human Rights legislation and labour relations practices
• Advanced interpersonal skills, with a commitment to discretion, ethical judgment, and maintaining confidentiality
• Strong Excel and quantitative skills to run analyses and support data driven decisions
• A strong sense of accountability, honesty, and responsibility in all tasks, supporting the trust that we have built with passengers, partners, and communities
• Enthusiasm for contributing to our unique mission, whether that’s through direct customer service, operational excellence, or behind-the-scenes support
• Must be a legally entitled to work in Canada

Nice to haves:

• University/College degree in Human Resources, or related field or experience
• CPHR certification 
• Previous experience with federally regulated organization(s) 
• Experience in a unionized setting
• Project management experience 

Ready to join us?

• Submit your resume and cover letter explaining why you are an ideal fit for the role
• If selected, we'll reach out within 10 days for a brief introductory call
• Successful candidates will then proceed to an interview with our Recruiter and Hiring Manager
• We aim to make final decisions within 14 days of the initial call

 

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At Air North, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and service excellence, and we strive to build a team that reflects the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. If you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we’ll ensure your needs are met so you can bring your best self forward.

Thank you for considering a career with Air North. We look forward to receiving your application and possibly welcoming you aboard!