Research Specialist - Indigenous Negotiations
Research Specialist - Indigenous Negotiations
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Job Description
Position Title: Research Specialist
Team: Indigenous Negotiations (IN)
Reports to: Research Manager
Job Location: Flexible Firelight office preferred (Edmonton Vancouver West Vancouver Victoria Toronto) or homebased remote office
Travel: Up to 10 days of travel per month required
Desired Start Date: May 5 2025
ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS
One of the largest Indigenousowned research firms and valuesbased organizations the Firelight Group has provided socially responsible communitydriven research services across Canada since 2010. Indigenous clients have trusted Firelight to provide highquality research and technical services that decolonize research practices and centre on Indigenous Knowledge and values to protect rights and advance selfdetermination. Firelight has an expanding diverse team of over 100 talented professionals working on multidisciplinary projects in nine business units: Indigenous Knowledge Research SocioEconomic Research Environmental Assessment Indigenous Negotiations Mapping & GIS Planning & Implementation Ecology and Indigenous Health.
Firelight has offices in Xwmlchtstn xmkym Territory Lkwungen Tkarn:to and (Amiskwacwskahikan). Firelight acknowledges that most of our work is with clients on territories where we are invited guests and we are deeply grateful for this trust. We bring respect humility and a willingness to learn while recognizing that our work supports realizing our clients needs and objectives. Firelight proudly provides clientidentified services that amplify and strengthen community voice and participation.
JOB OVERVIEW
Reporting to Research Manager the Negotiations Research Specialist supports Business Lead and Research Managers and leads smaller client projects and engagements. With growing expertise in research project management and engagement the Negotiations Research Specialist supports consulting files informing the design strategy and of projects and manages a small number of projects with supervision. The Negotiations Research Specialist contributes to strong accountable client relationships.
RESPONSIBILITIES DUTIES
Technical Advising
- Lead or support the design and strategy alongside communities to understand and negotiate or implement agreements in the Indigenous Negotiations business unit under the supervision of Research Manager or Business Lead
- Work with Research Managers to provide strong technical skills in research and the negotiation and implementation of agreements and documents and processes needed to support this work between Indigenous governments and companies or governments
- Support discussions with clients to define strategies visavis companies and government on complex relationships involving financial and 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 negotiations
- Lead or support the development of deliverables for multiple clients and external stakeholders
- Present in community and leadership settings the process outcomes and milestones of a negotiation and implementation of an agreement
Project Management
- Support and guide client engagements engaging new and existing clients communicating the project plan and identifying when there is a change in purpose scope or timeline
- Oversee the development and of smaller multimethods projects aligned to client expectations with mentoring and oversight from Research Managers Program Manager and Business Lead
- Work with Business Lead and Research Managers to develop and monitor project scope plans budgets and schedules to ensure successful project delivery
- Ensure timely 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 Junior staff within project work
Client Engagement
- Represent Firelight to clients communities and in some technical meetings with supervision from the Research Managers 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
- 35 years of recent relevant experience
- 35 years of experience working with and for Indigenous nations and communities
- Bachelors degree (Masters degree preferred) or equivalent in experience which may include communitybased knowledge lived experience and connections to Indigenous communities (i.e. incommunity ontheland experience).
- Fluency in spoken and written English
- Valid drivers license
WHY JOIN US
Firelightoffers compensation that is commensurate with skills and experiences. We provide a progressive and flexible work environment along with the following benefits:
- Fourday work week 32 hours/week) with options for remote or hybrid work Offices located in Vancouver Victoria Toronto and Edmonton.
- Comprehensive Health Dental and Vision Benefits
- Long Term Disability (LTD) andAccidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Health Spending Account (HSA) and Wellness Spending Account (WSA)
- Parental Leave Topup payments
- Child & Elder Care Benefit
- Paid time off and holidays
- Indigenous Cultural Leave Time off for cultural practices
- Anniversary vacation and Winter Break
Please respond to our online ad with the following: 1 resume and 2 cover letter. All files should be in PDF format using your last name as the file name. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those individuals will a full package (resume and cover letter)and who meet the requirements of the role will be considered.
At Firelight we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive team and we welcome all cultures ages genders sexual orientations and abilities. We recognize and celebrate the diversity of all peoples and actively promote development of intercultural competence within our team.
As an Indigenousowned organization we are particularly committed to supporting the employment of Indigenous individuals because we recognize the unique challenges and barriers faced by Indigenous people and because we feel it is necessary to reflect Indigenous perspectives and values in the work that we do. We encourage all Indigenous applicants to selfidentify in their cover letter so that we consider their application accordingly as Firelight may give preference to these applicants.
If any candidate requires accommodation or support to participate in the application process please contact our HR Department via email at.
Working at the Firelight Group means being passionate about what we do. Be part of our amazing team with a very exciting future.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
