The Human Resources Department at Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre supports our employees, leaders, and programs through people-centered practices grounded in respect, accountability, and wellness.
Human Resources
About Us
Our role is to help foster a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive workplace that aligns with AHWC’s mission, vision, and values. We support the organization through recruitment, employee relations, workplace wellness, training and development, policy guidance, attendance support, benefits administration, and organizational development.
As an Indigenous-led organization, AHWC recognizes the importance of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) Calls to Action in strengthening workplace relationships, equity, and culturally responsive practices. We understand this work is ongoing and remain committed to continued learning, reflection, and growth in how we support employees, community, and Indigenous ways of knowing within the workplace.
Our Commitments
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Supporting a respectful and healthy workplace
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Promoting equity, inclusion, and cultural safety
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Ensuring fair and consistent HR practices
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Supporting employee growth and success
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Working collaboratively with leadership, employees, and union representatives
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Encouraging respectful and accountable workplace relationships
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Creating space for Indigenous perspectives, lived experiences, and community connection within the workplace
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Upholding confidentiality and professionalism in all HR processes
Support Advocate
Working under the direct supervision of the Director of Programs, the Support Advocate is located in the IRS Program Activity spaces and is responsible for providing a broad spectrum of effective and culturally appropriate services that are designed to promote the stability, recovery and community engagement of the IRS program. The Support Advocate shall have the ability and skills to work with constituents who may be oppositional and/or volatile, while at all times maintaining composure and behave in a professional and dignified manner. The Support Advocate shall ensure that all activities are undertaken in a manner that is consistent with, and complementary to, the Vision Statement, the Principles and Values and the policies and procedures of the Aboriginal Health & Wellness Centre