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About the role

  • Lead national research initiatives for Canada’s Indigenous Languages Commission. Advise on language revitalization, data sovereignty, partnerships, and evidence-informed policy.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic research leadership for the Indigenous Languages Knowledge Hub
  • Lead the design and implementation of national research projects and initiatives
  • Develop research frameworks, methodologies, standards, and work plans
  • Advise on Indigenous language research trends, priorities, opportunities, gaps, and emerging issues
  • Contribute to annual and multi-year research agendas
  • Lead and oversee multiple research projects from planning through completion
  • Coordinate internal and external researchers, consultants, contractors, and partners
  • Monitor project timelines, budgets, deliverables, and performance measures
  • Conduct and oversee qualitative, quantitative, and Indigenous methodologies
  • Synthesize evidence into actionable findings and analyze trends related to language vitality, demographics, documentation, mapping, and emerging technologies
  • Support research related to Indigenous Languages Act reporting requirements
  • Develop reports, briefing materials, position papers, recommendations, fact sheets, toolkits, dashboards, and knowledge resources
  • Promote Indigenous data sovereignty and ensure ethical, culturally appropriate, community-centered research practices
  • Build relationships with Indigenous governments, organizations, communities, academic institutions, and research networks
  • Facilitate collaborative research initiatives, engagement activities, advisory committees, and knowledge-sharing forums
  • Represent OCIL at meetings, conferences, and working groups
  • Provide strategic advice supporting evidence-informed decision-making

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Indigenous Studies, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Linguistics Education, Research Methodology, or a related field
  • 3–5+ years of progressively responsible experience conducting and leading research initiatives
  • Experience working alongside Indigenous communities, organizations, governments, or language revitalization initiatives
  • Experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and partners
  • Experience developing research methodologies and leading evidence-based analysis
  • Strong understanding of Indigenous language revitalization, documentation, reclamation, or language policy, including the Indigenous Languages Act and the TRC Calls to Action
  • Experience with geographic information systems (GIS), digital knowledge repositories, archival research, or emerging technologies
  • Knowledge of Indigenous data sovereignty frameworks and ethical research standards
  • Knowledge of Indigenous research methodologies and ethical research practices
  • Advanced qualitative and quantitative research and analytical skills
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Excellent written communication, report writing, and presentation skills
  • Ability to build collaborative relationships across diverse stakeholder groups
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong facilitation, consultation, and engagement skills
  • High degree of cultural competency, humility, and respect when working with Indigenous Peoples and communities

Benefits

  • Medical and dental benefits
  • Pension plan
  • Supportive work environment
  • Career development opportunities
  • Mentorship
  • Professional development

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Salary

CA$83,862 - CA$97,051 per year

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

Location requirements

HybridOttawaCanada

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