Data and Research Assistant

3 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada Métis Nation of Alberta Full time

**Data and Research Assistant**

**Location**: Métis Nation of Alberta Secondary Head Office Location (11821 123 St, Edmonton, AB)

**Position Status**: Full Time (40 hrs per week)

**The Organization**

**The Opportunity**
- Protection of Métis tradition and culture,
- Reducing impacts on the environment, and
- Community driven involvement

The Data and Research Assistant will provide support to the Environment and Climate Change department in research, cartographic, and data gathering and management to assist with environmental monitoring, conservation projects, reports, and initiatives. Support will include responsibilities associated with data collection, storage, analysis, database management, and creating data products and visuals for research and reports.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Assist the Environment and Climate Change staff in research and data gathering for reporting, information sharing, and data analysis purposes.
- Input data collected in digital and physical formats from citizen engagements, field projects, and surveys into the MNA Environment and Climate Change department’s database management system.
- Assist with conducting quality control/quality assurance reviews of data/records entered and stored in the MNA Environment and Climate Change department’s database by reviewing various materials, including paper forms and system generated reports.
- Assist with the retrieval and analysis of data, from both internal and external sources, as requested in the support of the department’s projects and initiatives.
- Assist the Environment and Climate Change staff with developing data collection tools and protocols to support the department’s projects and initiatives.
- Compile geospatial data from a variety of sources, analyze spatial data, and produce geographic statistics and mapping products to inform project goals and incorporate into documents and reports.
- Synthesize various types of data from various sources into easily understood and accessible formats for citizen reporting.
- Support Environment and Climate Change project field activities, including environmental monitoring, site visits, and community events.
- Develop and maintain constructive working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, including management, employees, and business and community partners.
- Present a positive and professional image of the organization when interacting with employees, citizens, visitors, and other external stakeholders.
- Other duties as required or assigned.

**Skills & Competencies**
- Strong computer skills and an ability to learn and use a variety of software.
- Experience in conducting research and synthesizing various types of data into reports and presentations.
- Basic understanding of the ESRI ArcGIS software for the purposes of map creation, geospatial data creation, and editing, is considered an asset.
- A proven ability to deal with a high volume of work in a complex environment with multiple demands and critical timelines.
- Ability to remain organized, multi-task, and manage time effectively under tight and competing deadlines.
- Exemplary communication skills, writing capability, presenting capability, and a proven ability to produce quality work.
- Strong cultural and political sensitivity and awareness, with the ability to deal with confidential information.
- Able to interact professionally and diplomatically with people at all levels of an organization and with multiple external stakeholders.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships.
- Ability to work with a team or independently.
- Knowledge of government and/or government policies is an asset.
- Knowledge of Métis history, culture, and people, a definite asset.

**Qualifications**
- Experience or training in collecting, storing, and managing qualitative and quantitative data.
- Experience or training in managing databases and working with large datasets.
- Experience with ArcGIS Online platform and associated products such as Story Maps, Collector, Survey 123, Field Maps, an asset.
- Knowledge of, and experience in, environmental monitoring or conservation is an asset.

**Other Requirements**
- Must be able to work in-office in Edmonton, AB.
- Ability to work a regular schedule of Monday to Friday 8:30 - 4:30, as well as occasional evenings and weekends.
- Ability and willingness to travel within Alberta. Additional, less frequent, out-of-province travel may also occur, with advanced notice.
- Must have a valid class 5 driver’s license and an operational vehicle.

**What We Offer**
- An opportunity to work for the newly ratified Otipemisiwak Métis Government and be a part of the largest Indigenous Government in Canada.
- An opportunity to learn about Métis culture, languages, and art.
- Meaningful work in a fun and supportive work environment.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- A comprehensive benefit package and employer contributions t

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