Research Coordinator

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Atlantic Policy Congress, Dartmouth, NS
Closing Date: Mar 13, 2009

Atlantic Aboriginal Economic Development Integrated Research Program (AAEDIRP)
(Term Position, with a possibility of renewal)

The Atlantic Aboriginal Economic Development Integrated Research Program (AAEDIRP) is a research program formed through partnerships between the 37 member communities of the Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nation Chiefs, plus the Inuit, 11 Atlantic universities and 4 government funders, both federal and provincial. The main purpose of the AAEDIRP is to improve the knowledge base concerning Atlantic Aboriginal economic development in order to improve the lives of the Aboriginal people in the region. The AAEDIRP is grounded in the recognition that a high quality information base is essential for strategic planning in Aboriginal economic development.
The Research Coordinator will initially be an employee of the Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nation Chiefs, reporting to the APC Executive Director and a Steering Committee composed of representatives of the constituencies mentioned above. He/she will:

  • work with the Steering Committee, Aboriginal communities and organizations, universities and governments in the identification and implementation of the integrated research program;
  • with the assistance of other staff, organize workshops as appropriate for the Aboriginal leadership and others so that they have available the best information possible from within and outside the region; establish an electronic information repository on Aboriginal economic development;
  • establish working relationships with other research programs in Aboriginal economic development in Canada and abroad; and
  • take steps to build research capacity in Aboriginal economic development within the Aboriginal community of Atlantic Canada.

This is a senior position that requires creativity and excellent leadership, interpersonal, research and computer skills.

The successful candidate will also have:

  • Extensive knowledge/experience in the field of Aboriginal economic development;
  • Extensive knowledge/experience of research in both academic and Aboriginal community settings;
  • A university degree, preferably at the Masters level, in a discipline related to Business, Education, Native Studies, Economic Development, Law, or Research with minimum of one year work experience in an Aboriginal organization or community;
  • Extensive knowledge and experience in working with Aboriginal communities;
  • Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as a strong ability to manage multiple projects and priorities;
  • Be highly organized, able to work independently with minimal supervision to meet deadlines, and able to work cooperatively and collaboratively with other AAEDIRP staff;
  • Possess excellent sound judgment and strong decision-making abilities; and
  • Have a valid driver's license, a reliable vehicle and be willing travel extensively throughout the region, as required.

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Deadline: 
13 Mar 2009
Region: 
Location: 
Dartmouth  Nova Scotia
Canada