Researcher

Objective:

To advance the OFIFC’s research agenda, aimed at building Friendship Centres’ self- sufficiency and self – determination in research, through strategic planning, designing and conducting research projects in accordance with the USAI (Utility, Self-Voicing, Access, Inter-relationality) Research Framework.

Key Deliverables:

• To plan, design and conduct research that is aligned with OFIFC’s long-range strategic plan, ensuring adherence to USAI principles and meeting the needs of Friendship Centre communities

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strong applied Analytical Thinking
• Creative/Innovative
• Time Management
• Planning and Organising
• Collaborative Team Player

Technical Competencies:

• Demonstrated knowledge of issues related to Indigenous peoples of Turtle Island in the context of Indigenous and mainstream research;
• Ability to extract, collect, analyse, and interpret both qualitative and quantitative data;
• Exceptional abilities to build and foster relationships with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, urban Indigenous communities, academic institutions, scholars, governments, research agencies, funders, and students;
• Extensive experience in research, including Indigenous and non-Indigenous research paradigms, with strong and demonstrated skills to formulate research plans, design research conduct, and apply appropriate methods;
• Proficiency in NVivo, STATA, SPSS and other research-related software and analytic programs;
• Proficiency in data recording programs, software, and devices.

Education/Work Experience:

• Completion of post-secondary education relevant to social research; social sciences graduate preferred
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working with Indigenous communities and/or agencies in a research capacity
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience undertaking research projects

Key Responsibilities:

Research Planning, Conduct and Analysis (70%):

• Promotes recognition of Indigenous research, ensuring all research projects are grounded in the USAI Research Framework and pass the OFIFC’s ethics review.
• Supports strategic research advocacy efforts, maintaining and developing relationships with research government agencies, academic institutions, funders, NGOs, and Indigenous research institutions to advance the OFIFC’s research
• Designs and uses USAI- appropriate methods and culturally – grounded research tools to plan for, organise and conduct research projects.
• Collects, extracts, organises, codes and analyses data to report on
• Develops and produces innovative multi- media to report on findings promote OFIFC’s research.
• Prepares research –related publications for public distribution.
• Gathers, classifies, and assesses studies, reports and recommendations that are consistent with OFIFC’s research priorities;
• Develops ne research grant proposals, including proposed research conduct, methods of engagement, data collection methods and
• Prepares and participates in the delivery of research – related training and workshops for both internal and external audiences.
• Participates on committees, networks, tables and working group academic institutions, governments, collaborators, and

Field Support (30%):

• Provides full and comprehensive research support, including research training as needed to Friendship Centres, local communities, local youth and researchers, collaborating with them on the ground;
• Collects and analyses information on Friendship Centres’ research needs and priorities;
• Provides research and evaluation support to all other workgroups
• Maintains correspondence and communication related to research