Research Specialist

7 days ago

Fort St John, Canada The Firelight Group Full time

Position Title: Research Specialist

Team: Ecology

Reports to: Research Manager and Program Manager

Job Location: Fort St John, British Columbia

Start date: July 8, 2024


JOB OVERVIEW

Reporting to a Research Manager and their Program Manager, the Research Specialist supports Technical Leads and Senior Researchers and leads smaller client projects and engagements. With growing expertise in research, project management and engagement, the Research Specialist supports consulting files, informing the design, strategy and execution of projects and manages a small number of projects, with supervision. The Research Specialist contributes to strong, accountable client relationships.


ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS

The Firelight Group is an Indigenous-owned, dynamic, socially responsible business providing community-based research and consulting services across Canada. Since 2010, we have been trusted by our clients to do high quality work that centers Indigenous knowledge and values to protect rights and advance self-determination. We have a growing team of over 100 professionals, and offices in Xwmélch’tstn, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm and Tsleil-Waututh Territory, Lkwungen, Tkarón:to and ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Amiskwacîwâskahikan).


RESPONSIBILITIES + DUTIES


Technical Advising

  • Lead or support the design, strategy, and execution of small-sized consulting projects focused within the business area under the supervision of a Technical Lead or Research Manager
  • Work with Technical Leads and Research Manager to provide strong technical skills in research and engagement
  • Support discussions with clients to define client requirements and priorities on moderately complex financial and/or organizational issues
  • Support the application of best practices in Indigenous research methods, engagement, and implementation, staying current in new and emerging trends in the field of ecology
  • Lead or support the development of deliverables for clients and external stakeholders


Project Management

  • Support and guide client engagements, effectively onboarding new clients, communicating the project plan, and identifying when there is a change in purpose, scope, or timeline
  • Oversee the development and execution of smaller, multi-methods projects aligned to client expectations with mentoring and oversight from Research Managers, Program Manager and Technical Leads
  • Work with Technical Leads and Research Manager to develop and monitor project scope, plans, budgets, and schedules to ensure successful project delivery
  • Ensure timely execution of current, planned, and/or adjusted tasks in alignment with the project scope and schedule
  • Manage information, data, and documents following established procedures
  • Mentor and support Researchers within project work


Client Engagement

  • Represent Firelight to clients, communities and in some technical meetings, with supervision from the Technical Lead, Program Manager and Business Lead
  • Work with and coordinate the activities of community partners and others, including Firelight team members and external consultants, to develop, design, and implement projects
  • Nurture and cultivate partner and client relationships through service excellence, knowledge transfer, and skills development


QUALIFICATIONS + EXPERIENCE

  • 3-5 years of recent, relevant experience
  • 3-5 years of experience working with and for Indigenous nations and communities
  • Bachelor’s degree in ecology or related field or equivalent experience
  • Fluency in spoken and written English


Please respond to our online ad with a resume and cover letter. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.


Firelight is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce and specifically to increasing the number of Indigenous employees within our organization.


As a result, we encourage all Indigenous applicants to self-identify in our recruitment and staffing processes and preference may be given to these applicants.


Working at the Firelight Group means being passionate about what we do. Be part of our amazing team, with a very exciting future.

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