High Bar First Nation Natural Resource Department Job Opening
Full Job Title: Junior social scientist – Full Time/Permanent
Pay range: $25/Hr. – $30/Hr.
Number of openings: 1
Biweekly Hours: 80
Job Description: Traditional Land Use and Traditional Ecological Knowledge Research and Analysis
The Junior social scientist works as a member of the HBFN Natural Resource Cultural and Heritage team and is responsible for providing basic quantitative and qualitative studies, reports and information analysis. The position will be reporting to support strategic decision and policy-making by the Department’s senior administration. Under the direction of the NR Cultural Heritage Manager, the Junior Analyst conducts research; participates in study design; compiles information; conducts analyses; and prepares reports on a variety of issues for internal uses and also for dissemination to external agencies. The Junior Analyst responds to internal and external requests for information, data analysis, and institutional surveys received from external agencies.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative science, business administration, or social sciences with one year of related experience, including experience in research methods, data analysis and survey methodologies, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Good knowledge of research methods, data analysis methods, and performance measurement and assessment.
• Good knowledge of survey methodology, administration, and analysis, specifically working with Indigenous communities in Canada focusing on Traditional Land Use and Occupancy studies as well as Traditional Ecological Studies.
• Excellent knowledge of Windows-based Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and pivot tables.
• Good knowledge of Windows-based Microsoft Office suite of productivity tools, including, word-processing and presentation tools.
•Good knowledge of Adobe Acrobat or other tools for placement of statistics and reports on the web.
•Good knowledge of creating or updating existing databases.
•Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion when responding to requests for data and information.
•Strong data analysis, report writing, and presentation skills.
•Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral, written, and presentation).
•Ability to deliver accurate information in a timely manner.
•Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy and to perform duties in a professional manner.
•Ability to collaborate with others in the collection and analysis of data.
•Ability to work as a member of a team.
Conditions of Employment:
•Must be able to obtain and maintain a Criminal Records Check
•Must have a valid BC Driver’s License
•Must have a vehicle in good operating condition and appropriate vehicle insurance to meet program requirements OR access to company vehicle is provided.
•Must have valid proof of vaccination against COVID-19
Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment with the subject line Junior Social Scientist Job Posting to office@hbfn.ca before March 19, 2023 at 9:00am.