Research Coordinator (Remote - Ontario)

at  Ontario Native Womens Association

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary diploma/degree in Social Sciences, Political Science, Indigenous Studies, Women’s Studies, or law or legal studies with a minimum five (5) years’ work experience in community service delivery in a research coordination role.
• A thorough understanding of and demonstrated experience with Indigenous research methodologies in relation to knowledge gathering, analysis, and mobilization. Strong understanding of UNDRIP, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, and the Federal Department of Justice’s Action Plan.
• Proven work experience related to Indigenous research methodologies and community-based action research.
• Knowledge of the corporate nature, government systems/administration and the ability to interact with other government departments, Indigenous organizations, and communities.
• Knowledge of and experience working for not-for profit organizations.
• Demonstrated organizational, time management and presentation skills with the ability to follow through on assigned duties independently within strict deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communications, with emphasis on keen listening and ability to effectively interpret verbal communications and needs of prospective community members.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office; competency working with other databases.
• Knowledge of data analysis software is an asset.
• Experience in data collection, management, cleaning data sets and practices to protect sensitive information.
• Knowledge of principles of Indigenous data sovereignty practices, OCAP© training is an asset.
• Experience working with Indigenous Peoples/communities and organizations. Knowledge of Indigenous cultures and traditions.
• Knowledge and understanding of current issues facing Indigenous Women and their families andONWA’s 9 key issue areas: Mother Earth, Family Violence, Sexual Violence, Child Welfare, Human Trafficking, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG), Housing and Homelessness, Justice, and Health.
• Demonstrated familiarity with Indigenous Gender-Based Analysis
• Ability to travel when required.
• Ability to speak an Indigenous Language is considered an asset.
• Current, valid vulnerable sector criminal records check.
• Cellular phone and internet access are required within this position.
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible working from home arrangement if required. This may include a combination of virtual remote work in your home and in office arrangements. This will be based on operational needs and will be determined by the ONWA.
• Must be dependable and accountable, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction and be able to improve performance through management feedback.
• ONWA is committed to implementing measures to protect its community members, staff, and other stakeholders from COVID-19. As a result, ONWA has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy. Exemptions will be made for those with a valid medical exemption; proof of the exemption will be required.

WE WELCOME APPLICATIONS FROM PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST FOR CANDIDATES TAKING PART IN ALL ASPECTS OF THE SELECTION PROCESS.

If you would like to learn more about the job, please send us an email at hr@onwa.ca

Please refer the Job description for details