Position Title: Researcher
Team: Indigenous Negotiations (ING)
Reports to: Research Manager and Program Manager
Job Location: Victoria office, with option for hybrid working from home
Travel: Up to 10 days of travel per month may be required
Start Date: November 3, 2025

QUALIFICATIONS + EXPERIENCE

• 1-3 years of recent, relevant experience working with Indigenous nations and communities is an asset
• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience, which may include community-based knowledge and lived experience.
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Valid driver’s licence

Technical Advising

• Under the supervision of Research Managers and Research Analysts, support the understanding, negotiation, evaluation, and/or implementation of agreements between Indigenous groups and proponents or other levels of government.
• Support the application of best practices in Indigenous research methods, engagement, negotiation, and implementation, staying current in new and emerging trends in these fields.
• Support the development of reports, slide summaries, summaries, and briefings for multiple clients and external stakeholders.
• Work within multiple Indigenous governance systems, supporting governance processes through planning, accurate and timely reporting, and tracking accountabilities related to client meetings, negotiation meetings, and community engagement.

Project Management

• Contribute to successful proposal development, informing project scope, methodology, and/or cost estimates
• Contribute to client engagements, understanding and operating within the contractual terms, and delivering high-quality and accurate work on budget and within scope with minimum oversight
• Manage information, data, and documents following established procedures, including note-taking, tracking actions and tasks, filing, and internal communications.

Community Engagement

• Work with and coordinate the activities of community partners and others, including Firelight team members and external consultants, to develop, design, and implement projects
• Nurture and cultivate partner and client relationships through service excellence, knowledge transfer, and skills development
• As needed, travel to work in community to implement projects