Lead Historical Researcher

1 week ago

Vancouver, Canada CDCI Research Full time

**Title**: Lead** **Researcher

**Position Type**:Full Time (short-term contract with possibility of renewal)

**Location**:Remote (Vancouver and Ottawa)

**Language Proficiency**:English

**Job Status**:Short-term contract (possibility of renewal)

**Closing Date**:Open until positions are filled

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**Position Summary**:

- We are seeking a Lead Historical Researcher with expertise in Indigenous history, including issues related to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, (MMIWG), 2SLGBTQ+ people and Truth and Reconciliation. This role combines advanced historical research with team leadership responsibilities, overseeing the research quality, ensuring alignment with project goals, and liaising with stakeholders.

**Major Responsibilities and Duties**:

- Conduct and oversee comprehensive historical research with a focus on MMIWG and Truth and Reconciliation-related materials.
- Liaise with key stakeholders, including Indigenous communities, government agencies, scholars, and internal project leaders, to ensure research objectives align with organizational goals.
- Oversee quality control of research findings, ensuring accuracy, cultural sensitivity, and relevance in all documentation and reports.
- Escalate any significant findings, risks, or issues to the leadership team, proposing solutions and adjustments to maintain project integrity.
- Coordinate and conduct training for team members on best practices in archival research, especially regarding Library and Archives Canada resources.
- Engage with key stakeholders, including Indigenous organizations, communities, scholars, and knowledge keepers, ensuring a respectful and collaborative approach to research.

**Experience and Q**ualifications**:

- Master’s degree or higher in History, Indigenous Studies, Anthropology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of issues surrounding MMIWG, Métis rights and identity, Truth and Reconciliation, or other issues prioritized by First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities in Canada.
- Extensive experience with archival research, such as Library and Archives Canada resources.
- Proven leadership skills with experience in managing and guiding research teams.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills, with attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with experience in stakeholder engagement and collaboration.
- Ability to work respectfully and effectively within Indigenous contexts and with sensitive topics.
- Experience using academic literature databases and the internet for directed searches
- Ability to engage in problem solving as a member of a research team

**Additional **D**esired **Experience and Q**ualifications**:

- Holds PWGSC Secret security clearance
- Experience working at Library and Archives (LAC)

CDCI offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, life insurance, disability insurance and more.

If you are interested in the position and meet the above qualifications, please submit your resume and cover letter by December 5, 2024. In your response, please detail in bullet point fashion how your skills align to each of the noted qualification criteria.

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