Cultural Safety Researcher

4 months ago

Edmonton, Canada Métis Nation of Alberta Full time

**Cultural Safety Researcher**

**Location**: 11738 Kingsway Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta

**Closing Date**: September 20, 2024

**Position Status**:Full-time (40 hours/work) Permanent Position

**Key Responsibilities**
- Advocate to build trust and rapport with vulnerable populations, particularly Métis women, youth, and members of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community.
- Plan, implement, and facilitate logistics for Consultation specific engagement events, including, in-person presentations, discussions, and online engagements.
- Develop and implement culturally sensitive surveys.
- Capture information in a respectful manner during engagement sessions.
- Report and analyze feedback and recommendations gathered from citizen engagements and develop recommendations and policy advice for the MNA in regard to vulnerable populations.
- Monitor participant experience and satisfaction of public engagement activities.
- Conduct research and collect data from both internal databases and third-party sources.
- Ensure data collected is entered accurately and maintain, update, and assist in managing information databases.
- Stay up to date relevant best practices and developments, including the continuously evolving terminology and acronyms used by Government of Canada, to designate diverse communities.
- Coordinate and prepare a reoccurring newsletter for the Consultation Department that is focused on the research gathered from citizen engagements. Distribute internally to citizens and any other interested parties.
- Assist in the preparation of analysis or project tracking reports using standard software such as Excel, Word, Access, or other software as required.
- Compile tables, charts, graphs, and other necessary resources for reports and documents.
- Prepare, review, and edit correspondence including, but not limited to, letters, reports, and documents.
- Attend and support community engagement and citizen education sessions.
- Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders relevant to project advancement.
- Support other Otipemisiwak Métis Government Consultation initiatives and perform other duties as required or assigned.

**Skills & Competencies**
- Exceptional data management skills, including collection, storage, and management of qualitative and quantitative data.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and partners.
- Strong cultural sensitivity and ability to work well and build relationships with diverse community members and Elders.
- Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential and politically sensitive information. Strong political sensitivity is required.
- Culturally sensitive and compassionate.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently or in a team setting.
- Ability to produce professional documents, reports, and presentations.
- Ability to remain organized, multi-task, and manage time effectively under tight and competing deadlines.
- Flexible and adaptable to work in a diverse and fast paced environment.
- Strong computer skills with aptitude for using new software.
- Ability to identify and respond to sensitive and complex community, organizational, and political issues, concerns, and needs.
- A proven track record of building collaborative partnerships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including government, industry, service providers, and community.
- Resourceful, proactive, and results driven.
- Receptive to constructive feedback, committed to continuous improvement, and aligns personal development with overarching team objectives.
- An in-depth knowledge of federal and provincial Indigenous consultation requirements is an asset.
- Knowledge of Métis history, culture, and issues affecting Métis people. An in-depth understanding of the MNA and Métis culture, people, and values is an asset.

**Qualifications**
- Post-secondary Degree in Women and Gender Studies, Political Science, History, Native Studies, or related field.
- Two (2) years of research experience. A combination of equivalent education and experience will be considered.
- Historical or community-based research is an asset.
- Experience or training in managing databases and working with large datasets is an asset.
- Experience with GIS, or similar software is an asset.

**Other Requirements**
- Ability to work a regular schedule of Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
- Ability to work a minimum of one weekend per month is required.
- Some travel within Alberta is a requirement to meet project needs. Additional less frequent out-of-province travel may also occur, with notice.
- Must have a 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 w

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