Research Analyst - Indigenous Knowledge Research

Position Title: Research Analyst

Team: Indigenous Knowledge Research (IKR)

Reports to: Research Manager

Job Location: Vancouver or Homebased remote working

Travel: Approximately 4 days/month 1 work week) on average 25
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 the Program Manager and supervised by Research Managers the Research Analyst supports Technical Leads and Research Managers and leads smaller client projects and engagements. With growing expertise in research project management and engagement the Research Analyst supports consulting files informing the design strategy and of projects and manages a small number of projects with supervision. The Research Analyst contributes to strong accountable client relationships.

COMPETENCY

Research Analysts will have a focus on Indigenous knowledge use and occupancy studies understanding cumulative impacts to culture and rights and methods and approaches for communitybased research. A qualified Research Analyst is expected to understand and ensure Indigenous sovereignty jurisdiction and ways of knowing and being are centered in project tasks and can proactively identify opportunities to meaningfully incorporate these in projects. Research Analysts will be expected to possess a good understanding of the key technical concepts frameworks and approaches related to qualitative or quantitative research methods and the ability to apply them with supervision. Research Analysts are also expected to support communities in regulatory and legal processes as needed and must be confident and competent in these settings.

RESPONSIBILITIES DUTIES
Technical Advising

• Lead or support the design strategy and of smallsized consulting projects focused within the business area under the supervision of a Technical Lead or Research Manager
• Work with Technical Leads and Research Managers 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
• 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 of smaller multimethods projects aligned to client expectations with mentoring and oversight from Research Managers Program Manager and Research Director
• Work with Research Director 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 Director 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
• Research Analysts will be required to travel regularly up to 4 trips per quarter in remote communities
  

QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in experience
• 47 years of experience working with and for Indigenous nations and communities
• 47 years of experience in applied social science research or a related field with developing area(s) of expertise in Indigenous Knowledge
• Fluency in spoken and written English
  

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Experience and knowledge of Indigenous communities. Candidates who can prove significant community experience will be preferred
• Experience synthesizing and analyzing data using social science methods including qualitative analysis particularly for traditional knowledge studies
• Experience conducting qualitative and communitybased research including semistructured and/or structured interview processes is an asset
• Ability to work within a fastpaced environment that includes diverse interests including First Nations and their membership
• Strong attention to detail and highly proficient with information management systems and protocols
• Firm grasp of ethnographic literature and practice
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences such as existing and potential clients funders directors associates and internal staff
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Drivers license required

WHY JOIN US

Firelight offers 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 2 cover letter and 3 writing sample. Please upload the 2 cover letter and 3 writing sample as ONE document. All files should be in PDF format named 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.