Lead, Indigenous Environmental Data Justice Research Officer (TERM)

Date Posted : 06 / 21 / 2024

Req ID : 38071

Faculty / Division : Faculty of Arts & Science

Department : Department of History

Campus : St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number : 00056553

Note : This is for a 2-year Term position

Description : About us :

About us :

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world.

The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration.

At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

Your opportunity :

The Technoscience Research Unit (TRU) is an Indigenous-led and interdisciplinary hub for creative and critical social science, humanities, and design research concerning science and technology, with a strength in Indigenous-led research, environmental justice, and data / AI ethics.

The TRU is affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Science, the Faculty of Information, and the Acceleration Consortium.

The TRU hosts an Indigenous Environmental Data Justice (EDJ) Lab, which does community-based work, organizes public events and workshops, and supports the research of students, faculty and community researchers.

It also hosts an Indigenous Science, Technology, and Environment Research Hub. The TRU is particularly dedicated to f supporting BIPOC, 2SLGBTQA+, and community researchers.

TRU) is committed to supporting individuals in enhancing their skills for contributing to the work of our indigenous community-based research.

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, this position will take the lead in organizing and designing Indigenous community-based Environmental Data Justice research at the TRU.

Theywill take a leadership position in relation to research at the EDJ Lab, which has focused on Canada’s Chemical Valley.

This position will work closely with the PI to design, fund-raise, and create research projects that are led by and meet the needs of Indigenous community members towards questions of environmental justice and Indigenous understandings of sustainability in relation to chemical pollutants.

They will lead and contribute to research that brings Indigenous knowledges about chemical pollutants and environmental justice towards the creation of new tools, information, digital technologies, policies, and understandings that better meet the needs of Indigenous communities, and are created through Indigenous based research method.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Implementing and executing qualitative and / or quantitative research methods
• Designing and implementing Indigenous community research methods
• Synthesizing technical, qualitative and contextual research data; preparing draft reports from data collected and training others on research methods
• Drafting and submitting documented procedures to the Research Ethics Board (REB) for approval, submitting manuscripts, drafting and editing partnership agreements and conducting systematic literature reviews
• Researching, analyzing and recommending grant opportunities as well as writing grant applications
• Analyzing detailed information to inform project direction; assessing and selecting methods of data collection and analysis for research including overseeing the data collection and analysis processes
• Coordinating meeting schedules, agendas, materials, action and follow-up items
• Draftingpresentations materials and delivering presentations at conferences

Essential Qualifications :

• Master's Degree in indigenous studies, or related disciplines, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant research work experience in community-based environmental data justice, including experience working with Indigenous community partners
• Demonstrated experience working and collaborating with Indigenous leaders, communities, and / or organizations
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency with coordinating meetings and planning events
• Demonstrated experience with grants preparation and submission
• Demonstrated project management and research knowledge, experience and methodologies in relation to Indigenous research projects
• Experience using Indigenous ceremonial, conversation-based, and arts-based methods
• Experience with data analysis, Microsoft Office Suite
• Must have a solid understanding of Indigenous affairs, environmental data justice, and cultural traditional knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, show initiative and good judgment, and be an effective team member
• Ability to maintain a broad perspective; ability to foster and maintain effective relationships with all levels
• Strong communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills, time management and problem-solving skills with the ability to meet conflicting priorities and balance multiple projects
• Demonstrates initiative and possesses a strong commitment to research work
• Strong commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to learn new skills and learn inputs from multidisciplinary teams
• Strong planning, project management skills with excellent prioritization and time management skills

To be successful in this role you will be :

• Communicator
• Goal oriented
• Intuitive
• Organized

This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto’s Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline .

Closing Date : 07 / 04 / 2024, 11 : 59PM ET

Employee Group : USW

Appointment Type : Grant - Term Note : This is for a 2-year Term position

Schedule : Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone :

USW Pay Band 14 $88,290 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $112,911. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation / Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category : Research Administration & Teaching

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.