Research Coordinator
Explore and Blossom - Canada (Remote)
Indigenous Climate Action (ICA) is looking for someone who
is ambitious, personable and passionately committed to true Indigenous Climate
Justice to serve as its Research Coordinator. This position requires a deep
understanding of the intersectional approaches of climate justice, Indigenous
rights and Indigenous-led research. This is a remote, work from home, online
working position with priority given to Indigenous people who live in
so-called Canada.
At ICA we inspire action through the development of tools
and opportunities created with, by and for our communities, with the goal of
uplifting Indigenous voices, sovereignty, and stewardship of the lands and
waters for future generations.
Together we seek to build a world with sovereign and
thriving Indigenous Peoples and cultures leading climate justice for all.
For more information go to our website at https://www.indigenousclimateaction.com/
POSITION SUMMARY
Indigenous Climate Action is seeking a confident,
proactive individual to fill the role of the Research
Coordinator. The Research Coordinator will be responsible
for building and maintaining collaborative relationships, conducting relevant
research, and supporting the development of community-driven knowledge and
analysis to inform Indigenous-led climate solutions. They will
play a key role in developing research tools and resources, supporting ICA’s
community-driven research priorities, and ensuring that all research is
grounded in Indigenous knowledge systems and guided by community leadership.
The Research Coordinator reports to the Research and Policy Manager. In addition, the Research Coordinator may be required to contribute to the design, writing, analysis and coordinating across multiple projects and initiatives.
The position requires demonstrated competency in the
following areas:
- Online
communications and organizing
- Verbal
and written communications
- Organizational,
analytical, and time management
- Public
speaking
- Climate
justice and Indigenous peoples rights, cultures and histories
- Environmental
justice and practices of anti-oppression
- Working independently and remotely
The Research Coordinator duties are as follows:
Indigenous-led Research & Analysis
- Coordinate
ICA’s research initiatives, including supporting the Decolonizing Climate
Policy project and its associated toolkit.
- Support
research projects and/or aspects of projects as they arise or are
identified.
- Identify
and explore research opportunities that amplify and support Indigenous
communities.
- Coordinate
with research staff, interns, and contractors in the Research team.
- Support
Communications team in development of Research specific content.
- Conduct
literature reviews, environmental scans, and identify existing knowledge
gaps in ICA’s existing research.
Research Collaborations and Partnerships
- Review
and facilitate intake of requests for research collaborations with ICA and
provide strategic advice on these requests.
- Manage
and maintain collaborations with research partners and organizations.
- Work
in collaboration with Inform and Connect Pod to develop strategic
partnerships and collaborations for the dissemination of ICA position
papers and critiques of emerging policy.
Research Engagement and Strategy
- Support
the implementation of ICA’s national research strategy, with the support
of the National Steering Committee.
- Ensure
that all research activities uphold principles of Indigenous data
sovereignty, ethics and cultural protocols.
- Support
the development of creative, accessible outputs (reports, toolkits,
multimedia) that are relevant and useful to Indigenous communities,
organizations and people.
- Maintain
regular communication, feedback loops, and accountability with community
partners and the National Steering Committee.
Internal Support and Well-Being
- When
necessary, support the Development team in funding related applications
and reporting.
- Collaborate
with the ICA team where appropriate (i.e weekly staff meetings, team
specific calls, other emergent items).
- Report
to the National Steering Committee and Board of Directors when required.
- Other
assigned duties.
Qualifications
- Strong
understanding of Indigenous rights, sovereignty and self-determination in
relation to climate justice.
- A
post-secondary degree in a related field (e.g., education, social
sciences, political science, environmental studies) OR a minimum 4 years
of demonstrated experience in Indigenous-led research, analysis or
advocacy.
- Extensive
knowledge of Indigenous research methodologies, Indigenous-led research
practices and data sovereignty principles.
- Strong
relationship-building skills for balanced diverse perspectives and
expectations, and the ability to communicate constructive advice, with
both the internal team and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated
strong written and oral communication skills to prepare and present clear
advice through briefing materials, in response to action requests, and in
meetings.
- Strong
organizational skills and ability to manage multiple timelines in a
politically reactive environment. Demonstrated agility in anticipating and
adapting to changing priorities.
- Commitment
to lifelong learning and the desire to invest in the development of the
long-term capability of yourself and others.
- Commitment
to decolonial, anti-oppressive values and Indigenous-led approaches.
- Experience
working with Indigenous-led organizations and structures that challenges
systems of colonization, white supremacy, patriarchy and capitalism.
- Member of an Indigenous community and fluency in an Indigenous language an asset.
The position is full-time and entails a 30-35 hour work week. However, some travel and evening/weekend hours may be required. The successful candidate must be willing to be flexible and work hours required to meet ICA expectations. A Criminal Record Check along with Child and Adult Abuse Registry checks may be required conditions of employment. ICA can assist with this process if need be.
SALARY: $55,000- $68,000 annual salary + MERCs + health
benefits + proD + office subsidies
START DATE For Position: Open
CLOSING DATE For Applications: Open
- Application Link: Apply here
Qualified persons of Indigenous Ancestry will be given preference in
accordance with s.16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act.
We thank all applicants for their interest in the
position. We will only contact those selected for an interview