Research Archaeologist (Community Support Team)

Supervised by: Project Manager

Supervises: none

Wages: $17.20/hour, 35h per week, 8-week contract

Anticipated start date: May 5, 2025

Responsibilities

• Archival research based around Residential Schools and survivors
• Research projects and information request research
• Curriculum development for communities about archival access and processes
• Curriculum development for communities about GPR processes assisting in developing workshops around both archival work and GPR for communities
• Individual research and projects about Shingwauk Residential school
• Training and helping with GPR scanning

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant degree program (e.g., history, anthropology, English, education, sciences)
• Knowledgeable about Indigenous histories in Canada
• Knowledgeable about the TRC and its calls to action
• Demonstrate writing skills – a one-page academic writing sample is required
• Able and willing to work in person, onsite in Sault Ste. Marie and surrounding areas (no remote work will be offered)
• Between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment
• Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or persons to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
• International students are not eligible

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Please send cover letter and resume addressed to Dr. Elaine Ho-Tassone, Director of Operations to: hiring@nordikinstitute.com

NORDIK Institute, 1520 Queen Street East, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 2G4 www.nordikinstitute.com