Lead, Indigenous Environmental Data Justice Research Officer (TERM)

at  University of Toronto

Date Posted: 06/21/2024
Req ID: 38071
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Department of History
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00056553
Note: This is for a 2-year Term position

ABOUT US:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.
We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in indigenous studies, or related disciplines, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant research work experience in community-based environmental data justice, including experience working with Indigenous community partners
• Demonstrated experience working and collaborating with Indigenous leaders, communities, and/or organizations
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency with coordinating meetings and planning events
• Demonstrated experience with grants preparation and submission
• Demonstrated project management and research knowledge, experience and methodologies in relation to Indigenous research projects
• Experience using Indigenous ceremonial, conversation-based, and arts-based methods
• Experience with data analysis, Microsoft Office Suite
• Must have a solid understanding of Indigenous affairs, environmental data justice, and cultural traditional knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, show initiative and good judgment, and be an effective team member
• Ability to maintain a broad perspective; ability to foster and maintain effective relationships with all levels
• Strong communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills, time management and problem-solving skills with the ability to meet conflicting priorities and balance multiple projects
• Demonstrates initiative and possesses a strong commitment to research work
• Strong commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to learn new skills and learn inputs from multidisciplinary teams
• Strong planning, project management skills with excellent prioritization and time management skills

LIVED EXPERIENCE STATEMENT

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Implementing and executing qualitative and/or quantitative research methods
• Designing and implementing Indigenous community research methods
• Synthesizing technical, qualitative and contextual research data; preparing draft reports from data collected and training others on research methods
• Drafting and submitting documented procedures to the Research Ethics Board (REB) for approval, submitting manuscripts, drafting and editing partnership agreements and conducting systematic literature reviews
• Researching, analyzing and recommending grant opportunities as well as writing grant applications
• Analyzing detailed information to inform project direction; assessing and selecting methods of data collection and analysis for research including overseeing the data collection and analysis processes
• Coordinating meeting schedules, agendas, materials, action and follow-up items
• Draftingpresentations materials and delivering presentations at conferences

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL BE:

• Communicator
• Goal oriented
• Intuitive
• Organized
  This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto’s Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.
  Closing Date: 07/04/2024, 11:59PM ET
  Employee Group: USW
  Appointment Type: Grant - Term Note: This is for a 2-year Term position
  Schedule: Full-Time