Job Description

Under the general direction of, and in collaboration with researchers and faculty members, positions at this level apply extensive knowledge in their field to perform high-level, complex research activities, and will normally hold a Masterxe2x80x99s degree. Individuals with training beyond a Masterxe2x80x99s degree who have limited experience may also be appointed into this classification level.Position Overview:The employee will contribute to designing and implementing a study of the socio-economic benefits of inland freshwater fishing in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, funded by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC). The employee will be expected to contribute to designing and piloting qualitative research instruments, organizing community visits and workshops, supervising research assistants, drafting and editing research findings, and presenting study results. Some travel will be required.Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates and to students or recent graduates of a University of Winnipeg graduate program.Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and pilot interview-based research instruments for use by a multidisciplinary research team.
• In consultation with community leadership, determine appropriate methodologies and protocols for research to be conducted in Indigenous fishing communities in Manitoba.
• Recruit research participants.
• Conduct secondary literature searches.
• Collect, manage, and analyze qualitative research data.
• Interpret research findings, co-author reports, and perform editorial tasks in preparing multi-authored reports for submission or publication.
• Present project status and findings to research participants and communities.
• Contribute to the training and supervision of student Research Assistants.
• Contribute to overall activities and internal operations related to the research project.
• Perform other duties, including administrative support, as required or assigned.

Qualifications:

• Applicant should hold a Master's degree in Indigenous Development Practice or a related field, or be able to demonstrate an equivalent combination of professional experience and experience working with Indigenous communities in Canada.
• Familiarity with Indigenous research methods and protocols is required.

Condition(s) of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Note: This position is represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada - Research Capacity Unit.The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff and faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons to confidentially self-identify at time of application.The University of Winnipeg is committed to ensuring employment opportunities are accessible for all applicants. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact human_resources@uwinnipeg.ca.The personal information of applicants is collected under the authority of the University of Winnipeg Act and 36(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All personal information collected via the recruitment process is used to assess the applicantxe2x80x99s suitability, eligibility, and qualifications for employment, and to otherwise support recruitment activities. This information will be provided to participating members of the recruitment process. Questions regarding the collection of your personal information may be directed to the Director, HR Services, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2E9 or human_resources@uwinnipeg.ca.

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