Indigenous Community Research Assistant – Evaluation

Okanagan College; Salmon Arm; Presencial; CAD 25 000 - 32 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Okanagan College in Salmon Arm invites applications for a Research Assistant to support the five-year Roots of Resilience program evaluation led by Rise Up Indigenous Wellness. Based in Salmon Arm, you will help build governance, engage partners, and co-create content with Rise Up and the Nations.

The role is non-regular on-call, with approximately 114 hours between November 2026 and June 2027. You will assist with data governance, tools, and preparation of the Year 2 REB application, under the

Qualificações

• A completed degree in community research and evaluation or a related field.
• Hands-on program evaluation experience.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities or organizations in a culturally safe and respectful way.
• Strong writing, organization and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently with flexible hours.
• Commitment to confidentiality and to OCAP® principles.
• Lives in or near Salmon Arm.

Responsabilidades

• In-person meetings and engagements in Salmon Arm, with partners, and virtual meetings with the PI, based in Kelowna.
• Being the local point of contact in Salmon Arm.
• Scheduling, logistics, taking meeting notes, and organizing shared files.
• Learning about the four Nations’ governance and cultural protocols.
• Supporting with the creation of data governance protocols, including data storage and software.
• Drafting and revising elements of the evaluation framework, including engagement of partners, the Roots of Resilience program description, evaluation approach and risks, data collection, data interpretation, communication plan for evaluation findings and the evaluation timeline.
• Drafting and revising data collection tools, consent materials and OC’s Research Ethics Board application.
• Professional development opportunities, funded by the external partner, are available for this position, based on the candidate’s availability and interest.

Conhecimentos

Hands-on program evaluation

Strong writing skills

Strong organization and coordination

Lives in or near Salmon Arm

Formação académica

Degree in community research and evaluation or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Okanagan College in Salmon Arm invites applications for a Research Assistant to support the five-year Roots of Resilience program evaluation led by Rise Up Indigenous Wellness. Based in Salmon Arm, you will help build governance, engage partners, and co-create content with Rise Up and the Nations.

The role is non-regular on-call, with approximately 114 hours between November 2026 and June 2027. You will assist with data governance, tools, and preparation of the Year 2 REB application, under the