Lead Indigenous Language Research & Policy Advisor

Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Pension plan

Job summary

Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages (OCIL) in Canada seeks an experienced Lead Research Advisor to guide the Indigenous Languages Knowledge Hub. You will advance preservation, revitalization, and promotion initiatives by designing research frameworks, coordinating partners, and delivering high-quality analyses to inform policy and programs.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Indigenous communities, governments, academics, and language experts, with a focus on evidence-based

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 3–5+ years leading research initiatives.
• Experience with Indigenous communities, organizations, or governments.
• Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Ability to develop research methodologies and evidence-based analyses.

Responsibilities

• Lead national research projects and set strategic research directions.
• Coordinate researchers, consultants, and partners to deliver outcomes.
• Monitor timelines, budgets, and performance measures.
• Align projects with OCIL priorities and community needs.
• Develop project charters and partnership agreements.
• Translate findings into policy briefs and knowledge products.
• Promote Indigenous data sovereignty in all research activities.

Skills

Indigenous languages

Research leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Data governance

GIS experience

Education

Master's degree

Tools

GIS

Digital repositories

Job description

Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages (OCIL) in Canada seeks an experienced Lead Research Advisor to guide the Indigenous Languages Knowledge Hub. You will advance preservation, revitalization, and promotion initiatives by designing research frameworks, coordinating partners, and delivering high-quality analyses to inform policy and programs.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Indigenous communities, governments, academics, and language experts, with a focus on evidence-based