Researcher/analyst Ii

**FSIN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**

**POSITION**: Researcher/Analyst II - Children’s Programs

**CLASSIFICATION**: Technical Support
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**Primary Function**:
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Researcher/Analyst II within the Children’s Programs department. The successful applicant will be responsible for data collection, tracking, and reporting to ensure that valid, reliable accurate and complete data is collected and available for the purposes of reporting to the First Nations of Saskatchewan. Provide research, technical or analytical information and provide written documentation for briefings, updates, forward planning towards the development and implementation of policies and/or programs within the Health and Social Development (HSDS) Secretariat. Work closely with team members to leverage expertise and ensure completion of deliverables on time and within budget.
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**Typical Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Manage projects and deliverables.
- Works independently with mínimal direct supervision.
- Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, and significant knowledge of issues impacting First Nation’s programming for children.
- Coordinate and provide recommendations for policies, regulations, strategies, programs, or services.

**Research and Study**
- Design methods and techniques for the collection, examination, and compilation of data.
- Analyze and evaluate data.
- Determine the nature of the research.
- Consult with academic and professional authorities concerning problems encountered in research.

**Analytical**
- Analyze work of researchers and provide overview.
- Ensure analysis and development of briefings, work plans, terms of reference and guiding documentation.
- Assist to ensure those engaged in legal and historical documentary/archival reports are properly prepared.
- Ensure that all levels of First Nations government are properly and accurately informed.
- Provide analysis of legislative and policy review at all levels of government.
- Identify potential projects for departments based on research provided.
- Develop work plans and maintain effective liaison and communication with all levels of

First Nations government.

**Communications**
- Prepare briefing notes, updates, media releases and other communications materials related to social development.
- Maintain effective liaison and communication with First Nations, FSIN working partners, and working groups/committees.
- Assist in the communication, promotion, and implementation of First Nations resource materials.

**Information Technology**
- Create and interpret graphs, charts, and other visual data representations to assist in program evaluation and decision-making.
- Possess strong computer skills, with proficiency in software such as Excel, Word, Zoom and other data analysis tools.

**Liaison**
- Maintain effective liaison and communication with all levels of government, both First Nations and non-First Nations.
- Identify all stakeholders in terms of obtaining feedback and input on work being completed.

**Reporting**
- Prepare comprehensive reports which outline and interpret the research, suggest methods for proceeding with implementation.
- Make specific recommendations to superiors on methods of solving problems presented for research or possible solutions made evident by research.
- Provide consultative guidance and recommend policy and program changes to Secretariat, Commission or Chiefs-in-Assembly as required.
- Financial reporting including budgets, forecasts, variance analysis and expenditure tracking, to ensure financial compliance and transparency.

**Other**
- Other related duties may be assigned from time to time.
- Must be willing and able to travel extensively for meetings, conferences, and consultations, including to remote locations as required by the program.
- Experience chairing meetings, committees, or working groups is considered an asset, with the ability to lead discussions, coordinate participants, and drive decision-making processes.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Education**
- Bachelor’s degree in child development, Education, Social Work, Psychology or in a related field.

**Experience**
- Three (3) to Five (5) years related work experience.
- Computer skills - Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Zoom, Teams, and Internet.
- A combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Knowledge and understanding of First Nations customs, culture, and history.
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- Salary is based on an established grid and commensurate with qualifications and experience._

**APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 12:00 noon on Monday November 4th, 2024.**

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-11-04