Posted                                           March 26, 2019

Employer/Company              Southern Dakelh Nation Alliance

Website                                       https://dakelh.ca/

Contact Person                          Tammy Keith Executive Assistant; Email: execassist@dakelh.ca

Address                                        59 First Avenue South, Williams Lake BC V2G 1H4

Positions available                  1

Full Time                                     5 days a week/35 hours per week

Start Date                                    As soon as possible

Salary Range                             $61,500 – $70,000 Annually

Benefits                                       Yes

Closing Date                               Open Until Filled

BC Driver’s License                 Required

Driver’s Abstract                      Required

Police Info Check                      Required

Access to a Reliable,

Insured Vehicle:                        Required

Position Overview

The SDNA is seeking a full-time, contract (12 months) Research Analyst. Reporting to the SDNA Land and Resources Officer (the senior scientist), and working alongside the SDNA Traditional Land Use Social Scientist. The Analyst will support different aspects of research studies involving research participants (e.g., Aboriginal elders and youth), including recruiting, conducting surveys, focus groups and interviews, coding, and analyzing data. The Research Analyst will be tasked with leading and conducting research into Southern Dakelh governance, for the purposes of adapting traditional forms of governance to a current legal framework. The successful applicant will also assist with performing literature reviews in the field of Indigenous governance and Southern Dakelh history.

In this challenging position, you will have the opportunity to use a wide range of research, analytical and project management skills to lead, support, and guide the development and implementation of Aboriginal governance strategies including the development of policy and guidelines in the area of traditional governance.

The Research Analyst will work collaboratively with and will be a key resource to the SDNA Land and Resources Department. The successful applicant will work on different projects in the areas of adapting traditional land and resources governance to a current legislative context. This will involve focusing on Aboriginal and treaty rights and implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. While some of the work will be in interaction with the senior scientist, the majority of work will be with a larger team and in interaction with other scientists, the SDNA legal team, and SDNA Member Nation Chiefs and technicians. This position is primarily located out of the SDNA office in Williams Lake, BC.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Conducting primary research activities and developing a research database
• Preparing preliminary drafts of research instruments and protocols, completing literature and document reviews.
• Producing well-written reports that clearly communicate project methodologies, assessed evidence, and research findings (clearly and concisely).
• Conducting research, producing reports, and preparing presentations of the studies’ outcomes.
• Planning and executing various research methods such as interviews, surveys, archival research, analysis, and integration of data from multiple sources.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of small to medium-sized research and evaluation projects, or components of complex research studies.
• Providing effective project or task management to deliver high quality results to project managers, on time and on budget.
• Monitoring project budget and task hours for assigned tasks and projects.
• Ensuring appropriate quality control of assigned tasks, contributing to quality improvement (across projects, teams, and office locations), monitoring quality assurance in data collection processes.
• Effectively communicating and completing project deliverable requirements.

Required Qualifications (Education and Experience)

• A Masters degree in Aboriginal governance, with an undergraduate degree in social sciences such as anthropology, sociology, or another field that included a strong applied research component.
• A minimum of 2-5 years of applied research work experience in a professional, client-focused environment with responsibility for managing projects from inception to completion.
• Strong senior level writing skills with the ability to clearly communicate complex concepts.
• Ability to manage time and tasks in order to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• High level of knowledge in complex data management, research methods and methodology, evaluation frameworks, and appropriate research process best practices.
• Proficiency with a variety of technical applications including MS Word, MS Access, MS Excel, MS Publisher.
• Ability to travel within central BC and work alternative hours, as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience working directly for First Nations in a research related role.
• Adept at establishing and maintaining effective and respectful, working relationships with staff, governments, and other organizations.
• Adept at working both within a team and individually with minimal supervision.

A cover letter is required to detail how you meet the qualifications and competencies described above. Please email the cover letter and a current resume to Tammy Keith at execassist@dakelh.ca. No phone calls please.  Only suitable candidates will be contacted for interviews.