Research Assistant

**Employment Opportunity - We are hiring for two part time**Research Assistants**

The NAFC is seeking two part-time Research Assistants to provide research and analytical support. **This is a one-year term position.**

**Who we are**:
Friendship Centres are Canada’s most significant urban Indigenous service delivery infrastructure. Based in downtown Ottawa, the NAFC represents a network of over 100 Friendship Centres and Provincial/Territorial Associations. Our collective work reaches millions of points of contact in a year and thousands of people every single day from coast to coast to coast.

**What we provide**:

- Highly competitive benefits package, including health & dental plan from day one;
- Hybrid working arrangements options available;
- Ongoing professional development.

**This job might be for you if**:

- You are passionate about advocating with and for Indigenous peoples across Canada.
- Have strong analytical and strategic thinking skills;
- Have strong research skills, including statistical analysis;
- Have comprehensive knowledge of software including Microsoft Office;
- Have knowledge and understanding of NAFC’s priorities, mandate, organizational structure and the Friendship Centre Movement.

The ability to work in both official languages and an Indigenous language is an asset. Depending on the applicant’s qualifications, this position’s compensation will be an hourly rate between $30-$35.

Tell us about how you match our needs via a resume and cover letter addressed to Programs Manager - Rufus Jacobs by **5 pm on March 7, 2025**. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.

**Research Assistant (Part time)**

**Job Overview**

An integral member of NAFC’s Policy and Research team, the Research Assistant provides research and analytical support in the form of research recruitment activities, research engagement support, survey development, evaluation development, and general research support. To build capacity within urban Indigenous communities, Research Assistant will conduct community-driven research that supports the diverse missions and visions of the Friendship Centre Movement.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Project support for Indigenous approaches to engagements, urban Indigenous housing research project support, New Journeys website support, survey development;
- Gather and analyze information on demographic, economic, social, and political topics of relevance to urban Indigenous people and communities;
- Compile and provide analysis of information on issues specific to urban Indigenous people;
- Assist with Community-Driven research projects;
- Write and edit materials for publication and presentation;
- Participate in the planning and execution of research proposals and projects;
- Gather and analyze information on demographic, economic, social, and political topics of relevance to urban Indigenous people and communities;
- Meet regularly with supervisor to discuss research assignments;
- Assist in writing reports, presentations and briefing materials as required; and
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

**_Note: This position description is not designed to cover or comprehensively list activities, duties, or tasks. Instead, responsibilities may change, or new ones be assigned, as required, that contribute to the overall success of NAFC._**

**Qualifications**
- Strong research and writing skills; such as experience with transcription writing and survey development;
- Prior experience in research, data collection, and analysis, including strong knowledge of research methodologies;
- Willingness to learn new skills and keep track of individual progress;
- Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking;
- Comprehensive knowledge of software and data management tools, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams), Smartsheet, Survey Monkey, and Zoom;
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills;
- Flexibility and adaptability with tasks
- Knowledge and understanding of NAFC’s priorities, mandate, organizational structure, and the Friendship Centre Movement is an asset;
- Minimum 3 years of experience working with urban Indigenous communities;
- A master’s degree in a relevant field, such as social sciences, Indigenous studies, or a related discipline; Or alternatively a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required skills and abilities;
- Must be able to travel across Canada and Internationally, if needed.
- The ability to work in both official languages and an Indigenous language is an asset.

**Please submit your resume and cover letter by 5 pm on March 7, 2025, detailing how your qualifications align with our needs.**

**_ Thank you for your interest in this position at NAFC_**

**Possibilité d’emploi**

**Assistante ou assistant à la recherche**

**Nous recrutons deux assistants de recherche à temps partiel**

L’ANCA recherche une assistante ou un assistant à la recherche à temps partie