Researcher - Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care (Ielcc) - 3 Year Contract
Objective:
To advance the OFIFC’s research agenda Indigenous-led Early Learning and Child Care (IELCC), 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 into IELCC that is aligned with OFIFC’s long-range strategic plan, ensuring adherence to USAI principles and meeting the needs of Friendship Centre communities
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 agenda.
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 findings.
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 budgets.
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 funders.
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
Behavioural Competencies:
Analytical Thinking
Creativity & Innovative
Time Management
Planning & Organizing
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
What we offer:
Culture-based organization
Registered Pension Plan - Employer matching
Comprehensive Health benefits after the probationary period including Dental, Health Care Spending Account & Lifestyle Spending Account - 100% Employer paid
Hybrid working model (2 days in office)
The OFIFC is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce; we promote employment equity and encourage applicants to indicate if you belong to one of the four designated employment equity groups Women, Indigenous peoples, Persons with disabilities, or Members of visible minorities when you apply. Preference will be given to qualified Turtle Island Indigenous people or members of First Nations, Inuit and Métis including treaty, status or registered Indigenous people, as well as those non-status and non-registered who self-declare as such.
Accommodation:
The OFIFC is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.