Tyler Kinakin

In this role I am responsible for every aspect of Human Resource management for the Nation as well as its subsidiaries and related entities. My responsibilities include:

• Managing all aspects of employee recruitment, selection and onboarding while maintaining a culturally appropriate approach;
• Successfully grew the organization from 49 staff to 70 staff throughout 8 different departments;
• Managing the development of employee contracts and keeping up to date with changes within the Canada Labour Code;
• Working directly with nation members for employment related matters;
• Working directly with Nation management and Chief and Council on employee related matters;
• Managing and administering employee performance reviews, disciplinary action, terminations, resignations and exit interviews when required;
• Maintaining personnel files both electronically and physically;
• Managing employee benefits and RPP; Reviewing and developing organization policies and procedures as well as job description documentation;
• Resolution of workplace conflicts including mediation and incident investigations.

In this role I was responsible for managing the Human Resource department. As I was the first person to enter this new role for the organization, I was given the opportunity to develop my own methods and processes while working in a fast paced and widely varied sector. My responsibilities included:

• Managing all aspects of employee recruitment, selection and onboarding;
• Administering performance reviews and disciplinary action when required;
• Maintaining personnel files both electronically and physically;
• Processing employee timesheets and bi-weekly payroll; Managing employee benefits and RRSP plans;
• Manage and provide training opportunities as required; Reviewing and updating organization policies and procedures as well as job description documentation;
• Working with Worksafe BC, The BC Human Rights Tribunal and other government entities directly to resolve employee related issues;
• Navigating and leading the team through the stages of employee unionization.

• Seeking, organizing, recruiting and maintaining relationships with construction sub-contractors for commercial projects;
• Managing, scheduling, budgeting, conflict resolution, critical thinking;
• Day to day activities were based on the core values of Human Resource management;
• Administrative day to day activities as well as multiple construction site visits per month;
• Project management when required.