Indigenous Research Advisor

4 weeks ago

Waterloo, Canada University of Waterloo Full time

Overview:
The University of Waterloo acknowledges that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Attawandaron, the Anishinaabeg, and the Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community-building, and is coordinated within our Office of Indigenous Relations. Fundamental to our work is not just an acknowledgement of the land we occupy, but also a commitment to active decolonization and relationship-building on our campuses.

In the spirit of truth and reconciliation, the University of Waterloo acknowledges the historical and contemporary challenges Indigenous communities face with academic research, and the ongoing legacies of colonialism across the research enterprise. We are committed to advancing reconciliation and decolonization by shifting our focus to supporting research with, by, and for Indigenous communities in ways which emphasize reciprocity, relevance, responsibility, respect, and are grounded in relationship-building.

Working directly with the Senior Manager, Indigenous Research within the Inclusive Research Team in the Office of Research, the Indigenous Research Advisor is responsible for leading and sustaining the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a wide variety of multidisciplinary Indigenous research projects and strategic initiatives across the VP, Research and International portfolio, with a particular focus on supporting Indigenous researchers and advancing institutional change with respect to doing Indigenous Research in a culturally sensitive way. The Indigenous Research Advisor will deliver on multidisciplinary projects and priorities, reporting on milestones and key indicators. The Advisor conducts background research, develops reports, evaluates results, and acts as a liaison on Indigenous research priorities with internal and external stakeholders. As such, the Indigenous Research Advisor will play a key role in ensuring the strategic priorities and objectives related to the Inclusive Research Team in the Office of Research are aligned and met.

As part of its Impact Theme on Strengthening Sustainable and Diverse Communities, the University of Waterloo is committed to promoting and supporting Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Indigenous Relations and a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusivity for all. Improving the representation, participation, and engagement of equity-deserving groups within our community is a key objective of Waterloo’s Strategic Plan 2020-2025. The selection process for this position will follow the provisions for a special program as described by the Ontario Human Rights Commission in order to address the underrepresentation of Indigenous peoples and to increase specialized support for Indigenous faculty and staff within the research ecosystem.

**This role is contingent on funding.**

**External Application Deadline is Thursday February 2nd at 11:59PM**

**Responsibilities**:
Indigenous Research Support
- In collaboration with the Senior Manager, Indigenous Research, develop and implement action plans with a focus on facilitating and promoting equitable access and support for Indigenous researchers
- Identify and advocate for the removal of structural and systemic barriers experienced by Indigenous researchers within the research ecosystem
- Assist Indigenous faculty in stewarding research collaborations
- Report on status of collaborations and new funding opportunities for Indigenous researchers
- Increase the global awareness of the expertise of Indigenous researchers at the University of Waterloo

Strategic Initiatives Implementation & Project Management
- Advance and execute the strategic direction set by the Senior Manager and Director based on an understanding of best practices in Indigenous research opportunities and requirements from funding agencies
- Create project plans, deliverables, and milestones for monitoring strategic Indigenous research-related projects
- Support the measurement and evaluation of project plans with a focus on the creation of an organizational dashboard for impact and effectiveness
- Employ project management approaches to ensure that Indigenous research strategies, events, and initiatives are effectively and efficiently managed, including monitoring of information, logistics and progress, and reporting on project deliverables
- Liaise with and coordinate actions with stakeholders for strategic projects to ensure roles are clear and actions are executed effectively
- Develop key communications, reports, presentations, and other project documents as required
- Monitor assigned project schedules and timelines, and account for timely completion of objectives and key results
- Identify and manage risks associated with projects that might jeopardize the success of the methods

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