1. Due Diligence in Recruitment CAHRMA conference April 19 – 21, 2016 Amber Day Michelle Tétreault

2. Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority Highlights: Best Casino to work for First Nation owned/ operated 6 casinos/ central office Largest FN employer in CDN – 66% 100% not-for-profit

3. Fun Facts about your Presenters

4. AGENDA Topics today: Due Diligence in Recruitment The “Why” The “What” The “How

5. STAFFING PRINCIPLES Fair - all candidates are treated equally and each candidate is assessed against the same criteria Transparent - open communication about staffing processes and decisions Equitable - providing reasonable access to opportunities, free from systemic barriers and foster more representativeness

6. REQUIREMENTS GATHERING Clearly define hard/ soft requirements Competencies Bring/learn ratio Existing staff complement (workforce plan) http://web.mit.edu/career/www/workshops/competencies/ model.html

7. STRATEGIC SOURCING Type of vacancy Options – internal/ external Sourcing channels Networks Proactive sourcing

8. SCREENING Acknowledge conflicts early Eliminate bias Document rational

9. ASSESSMENTS Legally defensible Tied to job competencies Bona fide occupational requirement

10. COMPETENCY-BASED INTERVIEWS STAR methodology Past/ future behaviour Stay out of the “woulds” How to determine Fit

11. SELECTION Top Scoring Candidate - why or why not? Bring/learn ratio Team Fit Legislation

12. MAKING CAREERS HAPPEN!

13. Closing Staffing Principles Candidates can appeal the process! Be proactive Grow your networks Stay connected Hire right the first time!