Indigenous Pillar 1: Research Assistant

3 weeks ago

Victoria, Canada Borders in Globalization Full time

**PROJECT SUMMARY**:_**21st Century Borders - Borders in Globalization (BIG) **_is an international research project funded through a Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada’s Partnership Grant with its central hub located in the Centre for Global Studies (CFGS) at the University of Victoria (UVic). Our research program is comparative (across regions), policy-relevant, and cohesive (thematically consistent). Research assistants will work as part of the BIG team and will be expected to conduct primary research. The BIG research team at UVic will provide supervision, with support from our advisory boards comprised of academics, policy-makers, and business people.

**ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES X 60%**
- Be a main point of contact for inquiries and correspondence related to Indigenous Pillar 1, which focuses on Indigenous internationalism, self-determination, and expressions of Indigenous nationhood;
- Manage appointments at the direction of the program leads and management;
- Work with BIG team and Indigenous community participants to coordinate Summer Institute and partner gathering for the summer;
- Organize meetings and gatherings, including creating agendas and meeting packages, catering, and booking venues;
- Attend meetings, prepare detailed summaries of discussions, develop draft action plans for implementation and coordinating follow up activities; and
- Arrange travel including transportation and accommodations.

**RESEARCH ASSISTANCE RESPONSIBILITIES X 30%**
- Collaborate with Research Team leaders and management to align project objectives and strategies; and
- Assist with research on various topics including: Indigenous Internationalism, oral histories of local Indigenous food sovereignty and trade networks, and Indigenous climate action that transcend state borders.

**COMMUNICATIONS X 10%**
- Prepare and edit program correspondence including marketing and communications through social media;
- Platforms and webpage updates; and
- Assist with the coordination of the Indigenous Pillar podcast series.

**SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
- Ability to work autonomously and take a lead role on projects under the supervision of the Program leads and management;
- Strong organizational and time management skills with advanced attention to detail;
- High level of self-direction, with an ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills; and

**KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE**
- Cultural awareness of the Indigenous peoples of British Columbia, and familiarity with Indigenous nations and the issues they face in regard to the public post-secondary education system;
- Knowledge of Indigenous historical perspectives, and challenges specific to Indigenous students and communities;
- Consultation with Elders and Knowledge Keepers regarding cultural protocols and community practices; and
- Knowledge of Indigenous ways of knowing and being and cultural protocols, as well as knowledge of event planning, coordination and delivery, and good judgment to coordinate culturally significant and respectful events.

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**:

- 3 or 4 Year Undergraduate, MA or Ph.D student in Indigenous Studies, Social Sciences or other Humanities, with written and oral academic language proficiency in English;
- Ability to work on a large research team; and
- Ability to coordinate with a network of academic partners.

**POSTION INFORMATION**:

- This is a one year position for 15 hours a week, with an option to extend contingent upon grant funding.
- The rate of pay will be $22/h
- Start date is negotiable but no later than September 15, 2023.
- The position is funded by the 21st Century Borders grant as part of the Borders in Globalization research program. 21stCentury Borders is funded through external grant funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and the Erasmus+ Programs of the European Union.
- A complete curriculum vitae
- A statement of research interests, related experience, and future goals, please reflect on your positionality and your own values and ethical principles related to research.
- Contact details for three references
- Optional: research outputs that best demonstrate your fit for the position.

Further information about the University of Victoria, the School of Public Administration, and the Centre for Global Studies is available on their websites.

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 15 per week

**Salary**: From $22.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Victoria, BC V8P 5C2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-09-15

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