Research Assistant – Sexual Violence (Hybrid/Remote Option)

Employer Name: Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA)

City: Kenora

Province: Ontario (Remote Work)

Postal Code: ON

Application Deadline: March 22nd, 2023

Hours of Work: Full-Time

Job Type: Full-Time

Wages: $49,500 - $60,778 DOE

Duties of this LEAP Job Posting:

• Monitor factors (including political, social, economic, and cultural) influencing Indigenous women and their families including violence against women
• Assist with conducting research, community engagements, interviews, focus groups, and compiling statistical information, in accordance with Indigenous methodologies.
• Prepare position papers, recommendations, briefing notes, reports, and other documents.
• Write up community reports; assist in writing proposals and preparing papers for publication.
• Review and write critical summaries of research literature, data, and/or public policy.
• Maintain up-to-date resources and bibliographies as they relate to policy and research on issues affecting Indigenous women and their families.
• Understanding and awareness of ONWA’s Strategic Plan and Resolutions.
• Undertake as requested, administrative and clerical tasks associated with the Policy, Research, and Evaluation Portfolio.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications for this LEAP Job Posting:

• A post-secondary diploma/degree and a minimum of 3 years of work experience in the area of Political, Social Science (s) or Women’s/Indigenous Studies, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Proven work experience related to research.
• Knowledge of the corporate nature, government systems, and 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 communication, with emphasis on keen listening and the ability to effectively interpret verbal communications and the needs of prospective community members.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office; competency working with other databases.
• Experience working with Indigenous Peoples, knowledge of Indigenous cultures and traditions.
• Knowledge and understanding of current issues facing Indigenous Women and their families, including gender-based violence and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG)
• Demonstrated familiarity with gender-based analysis
• Excellent written and oral communication, with emphasis on keen listening and the ability to effectively interpret verbal communications and the needs of prospective community members.
• Ability to travel.
• Experience working with Indigenous Peoples, knowledge of Indigenous cultures and traditions.
• The ability to speak an Indigenous Language is considered an asset.
• Current, valid vulnerable sector criminal records check. Valid 1st Aid/CPR.
• A 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, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction, and be able to improve performance through management feedback.
• Cultural competency:
  • Experience working with Indigenous organizations is an asset
  • Experience working with Indigenous communities with a working knowledge of Indigenous cultures and traditions.
• 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

KEY CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Inter-cultural Competency Informed – Understands to incorporate a personal responsibility to increase sensitivity, awareness, and implementation of ONWA’s cultural teachings and organizational practices in both professional conduct and work-related deliverables.
• Indigenous Gender-Based Analysis Informed – Understands to incorporate an intersectional approach to gender, race, and discrimination and subsequent intergenerational impacts affecting Indigenous women and their families.
• Trauma-Based Practice Informed – Understands to incorporate a trauma-informed approach to recognize and respond to all forms of trauma and the necessity of supporting Indigenous women in a culture of tradition and safety in their healing journey.
• She is Wise Leadership Informed – Understands to incorporate the Four Agreements within daily responsibilities and combined with ONWA’s cultural teachings contribute to the empowerment and leadership of Indigenous women within their communities.

How To Apply to this LEAP Job Posting:

Please apply online: https://onwa.bamboohr.com/careers/289?source=aWQ9MzI%3D

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

As Indigenous leaders, ONWA is continuing full operations including hiring, while working from home, as supporting our community members is a priority.  ONWA is scheduling all interviews, and providing all training, onboarding, and orientation for new employees, through the use of virtual tools.  We will continue to accommodate remote and home-based work arrangements in an effort to keep our ONWA employees healthy and safe.

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