Culture Offres d'emploi - Calgary, AB

PLATO is one of Canada's leading software testing services firms, driven by the mission of building a stronger, more inclusive technology workforce. While we are proudly Indigenous-led and committed to creating opportunities for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities, our team reflects the rich diversity of Canada. We welcome talented individuals from all backgrounds who share our passion for quality and excellence in software testing.At PLATO, we believe that better software leads to a better world. Our software testing specialists come together with a shared commitment to delivering exceptional results for our clients while building strong, resilient communities. We have established offices in Fredericton, Ottawa / Gatineau, Sault Ste. Marie, Regina, Calgary, Prince Albert, Vancouver.By bringing together people from diverse perspectives, experiences, and communities, we ensure innovation, collaboration, and the highest standards in software quality assurance.We are actively looking for a HR Partner focused on People & Culture.The People & Culture - HR Partner plays a key role in supporting Indigenous employees throughout their journey at PLATO-from training to full-time employment. This national role focuses on identifying and addressing potential challenges that may impact employee engagement, retention, and overall well-being. By providing guidance, resources, and mentorship, the People & Culture - HR Partner ensures Indigenous employees across Canada feel supported in both their professional and personal development, fostering long-term career success. Additionally, this role supports company-wide efforts to create an inclusive and diverse workplace that extends beyond Indigenous employees, ensuring that all employees feel valued and respected.ResponsibilitiesDevelops strong, trusting relationships with Indigenous employees to understand and address factors affecting their workplace experience, career progression, and personal well-being.Provides guidance and access to internal and external resources related to career growth, personal development, work-life balance, and overall well-being.Facilitates referrals to community-based support services, professional counseling, mentorship programs.Creates a safe and inclusive environment for Indigenous employees to discuss challenges and identify solutions.Collaborates with the training department to assess new student cohorts, providing input on readiness for training and potential for successful program completion.Acts as a liaison between Indigenous employees, Training, HR, and Leadership to improve cultural safety and ensure equitable workplace practices.Provides cultural awareness and sensitivity training to PLATO managers and employees to enhance understanding of Indigenous workplace experiences.Establishes and maintains connections with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Indigenous organizations, and community partners to provide additional support and mentorship for employees.Supports broader diversity and inclusion initiatives within the company to ensure an equitable work environment for all employees, including those from other underrepresented backgrounds.QualificationsMinimum three years' experience in a related advisory, counseling, case management, or social services role.Experience providing one-on-one and group mentorship in professional or community settings.Identification as First Nation, Métis or Inuit.Deep understanding of Indigenous cultures, values, and challenges.Degree or diploma in Social Work, Psychology, Indigenous Studies, Human Resources, or a related field is preferred, OR equivalent experience in Indigenous advocacy, workforce support, or employee relations.Strong ability to build trust, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive conversations with empathy and discretion.SkillsAdvocacy, Collaboration, Communication, Creative Solutions, Difficult Situations, Inclusiveness, Indigenous, interpersonal, Supportive CounselingArrayAbout PLATOWho We ArePLATO is a software testing and technology services company trusted by clients around the world.In addition to providing our clients the highest quality software testing services, PLATO is creating careers in technology for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people from coast to coast to coast through our innovative train-and-employ model. Since 1997, we have been helping organizations all over the world reach their quality objectives by delivering scalable, proven, quality-centric managed services. Companies such as Apple, Suncor, TD Bank, Medavie, BCLC, LinkedIn, Boeing, and many others have gained considerable advantage from our Quality Assurance (QA), Testing, and eLearning expertise and experience.We deliver specialized QA services to our clients with the goal of helping them increase profitability, boost customer satisfaction, manage development cycles and implement quality-centric solutions. We develop innovative approaches and solutions, designed to generate increased efficiencies, competitive advantage, and market share for our clients.Other InformationAt PLATO, we encourage our employees' personal career growth. We have plans in place to make sure that each employee is connected with a people manager to help guide them through their professional development, offer e-learning classes, and give our employees the opportunity to pursue software certifications for cutting-edge technologies.PLATO respectfully acknowledges that our offices are located on treaty territories, unceded First Nations and Inuit territories, and part of Métis homelands. We honour their long history of welcoming many Nations to the beautiful Turtle Island and we actively work towards reconciliation between Métis, Inuit, and First Nation peoples and non-Indigenous people on this Land.We contribute to proactive employment practices to promote inclusivity and diversity to those especially marginalized populations such as women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, and all other groups protected under the Human Rights Code.We are committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in accordance with provincial legislation. Please let us know if you require accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment process and we will work with you to address your needs.