Research Coordinator

DALLAS VA RESEARCH CORPORATION; Toronto; Remote; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-partisan Indigenous association in Ontario seeks a Research Coordinator for a full-time, remote role. Responsibilities include administrative support, data collection for research, and stakeholder engagement. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a relevant degree. This 1-year contract allows for remote work, with a schedule from 9am to 5pm. Applications are encouraged from qualified First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people.

Benefits

Remote work flexibility

Diverse workplace

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar environment.
• Certification and/or Diploma in Project Management is an asset.
• Knowledge of issues affecting First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for meetings and projects.
• Support data collection and organization for research.
• Coordinate marketing and communication of research projects.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Data analysis methodology knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Education

University or college degree

Job description

Company Name : Canadian Council of Aboriginal Business (CCAB)

Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) is a national Indigenous, non-partisan association. Our mission is to promote, strengthen and enhance a prosperous Indigenous economy through the fostering of business relationships, opportunities, and awareness.

The Research Coordinator is responsible for performing administrative and project support, outreach and writing for the department. These include support the organization of research projects and events, travel, finance, and scheduling. As well as provide support as needed to research proposals and planning, stakeholder engagement and writing.

Key Responsibilities :

Administration Functions

• Provide administrative support to management for the convening of a range of meetings on short- or long-term projects;
• Perform administrative functions such as processing receipts, travel documentation, department calendar, events coordination, participant engagement and organization, interview, and meeting transcription;
• Compile research outreach material, ensure timely delivery of reports to stakeholders and participants;
• Support Associate and Project Manager in the development and maintenance of the research database; and
• Assist in the development of department’s annual work plan and budget

Research

Identify potential research participants;

Support the collection and organization of quantitative and qualitative data;

Support the summarizing and analyzing of data for research reports; and

Provide input into the creation and develop future research themes and project proposals

Business Development

Administrative support for strategic relationships

Engage stakeholders directly to maintain and foster strong relationships

Marketing and Communications

Coordinate marketing and communication of research projects / results

Providing support for grant and proposal submissions

Coordination and administration of research related events and travel

Coordination of marketing vendors including graphic design, video, and photographer for events

Qualifications :

Formal Education and Experience

A university or college degree with at least 2 years’ experience in similar environment

Certification and / or Diploma in Project Management considered an asset

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

Evidence of strong communication and organizational skills;

Strong data and research analysis methodology knowledge;

Familiarity with issues affecting First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples;

Strong MS Office knowledge, including Word and Excel;

Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and under pressure of deadlines;

Demonstrated capability in managing project tasks;

Comfortable dealing with senior executives and government officials;

Flexible approach to addressing stakeholders concerns and / or issues;

Experience working with various teams within an organization; and

Able to work with limited supervision

This is a 1-year contract, Remote, Full-Time position with hours from 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday. Those qualified are asked to submit a cover letter with a resume, outlining experience and suitability for the position [e-mail] . We encourage applications from qualified First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people.

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