Research Specialist, Metis Early Learning and

4 weeks ago

Owen Sound, Canada Métis Nation of Ontario Full time

**Closing date**: March 26, 2024
**Contract end date**: September 7, 2026
Hybrid position
MNO’s culture is at our core

The MNO workplace culture is full of potential ready to be unlocked. As our Self-Governance agreement materializes, we are building a workplace culture of action, responsibility, and most importantly a desire to serve the Métis community. When defining what MNO culture is, it’s difficult, because of our diverse leadership styles, and the different programs and services offered. What that really means is there is a place for almost everyone under the MNO employer umbrella. We recognize people are different, and that is our source of strength. We bring opinions together, welcome healthy conflict, and look to always find answers, not problems.
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What We Can Offer You
- 4% Vacation pay
- Pension plan
- Annual paid two-week holiday closure in December
- 16 paid public and employer holidays
- 15 paid health & wellness days
- Challenging, multi-disciplinary work environment that fosters learning and professional development
- Substantial educational incentive to promote personal and professional growth
- An opportunity to make a direct or indirect impact on the lives of the Métis Peoples across the Province
- Other perks
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Telemedicine plan
- Goodlife corporate membership discount
- Bell Mobility's exclusive partner program
- Staple's corporate discount
- Dell member purchase program
- Mark's corporate discount

About the role
The Research Specialist in the Métis Quality Improvement Project (QIP) will specifically lead critical research initiatives to develop culturally relevant quality indicators for Métis Early Learning and Childcare (ELCC). The required work includes, but is not limited to: conducting literature reviews, surveying, semi-structured interviews and sharing circles employing Métis-specific methodologies to engage with the Métis community for valuable insights. The research and analysis will be used to inform a culturally appropriate scale that accurately measures and guides the improvement of Ontario ELCC programs for Métis children. The Research Specialist will also be responsible for pilot testing and refining this scale with the team, ensuring its effectiveness and relevance. Additionally, they will oversee the dissemination of the finalized scale, provide implementation support to ELCC providers, and compile a comprehensive final report with recommendations for the continuous improvement of Métis ELCC programs. The role requires a thorough understanding of Métis cultural values and traditions, as well as the recent transformations in Canada-Wide ELCC, particularly regarding the Canada-Métis Nation ELCC Accord and the Indigenous ELCC Framework.
What you will be doing
- Designing and conducting research that adheres to MNO's values and Métis-specific methods.
- Developing a comprehensive research plan incorporating qualitative and quantitative approaches.
- Creating a culturally specific ELCC Quality Improvement Scale, incorporating feedback from community consultations and expert panels.
- Leading pilot tests, refining the scale, and ensuring its effectiveness for Métis ELCC programs.
- Collaborating closely with Métis communities, governing bodies, and stakeholders to align the project with MNO's mandate and Métis needs.
- Overseeing the dissemination of the Métis Quality Improvement Scale and related resources, and contributing to vocational training program development.
- Producing a final report with detailed guidelines, standards, and recommendations for enhancing Métis ELCC, including aspects of vocational qualifications and accreditation.
- And other reasonable duties as may be assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- Strong desire to act in the service of the Métis citizens, to advance and uphold rights and culture.
- High degree of proficiency in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies with experience in managing and analyzing large datasets and developing and validating assessment tools or scales.
- Strong familiarity with the OCAP principles (Ownership, Control, Access, and Possession) and adherence to the Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS 2: CORE), ensuring respectful and culturally sensitive research practices.
- Demonstrated expertise in ELCC, with a focus on Métis-specific education and care practices, including curriculum development and pedagogical approaches.
- Superior skills in experimental design, data analysis, interpretation, and strong statistical analysis capabilities with the ability to critically evaluate academic literature.
- Advanced communication skills, both written and verbal, for producing research manuscripts, white papers, and progress reports, and effectively communicating research findings to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated abili

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