Job Opportunity - Social Science Researcher

Written By Peter Fortna

 

JOB OPPORTUNITY

 

Researcher (Full-Time) – Willow Springs Strategic Solutions

 

Willow Springs Strategic Solutions is seeking a social scientist (or environmental scientist with social science experience) to fill a challenging full-time position within a growing social science research company.  The Researcher will work closely with the owners on a number of Indigenous research and history projects, and will be expected to manage their own projects with support from the owners.

Indigenous candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

General Responsibilities

  • Working with Indigenous communities to plan and conduct community-based research projects;

  • Impact assessment and cumulative effects management;

  • Historical, socio-economic, and socio-cultural research;

  • Traditional Land-Use Mapping using audio/video recorders, Google Earth/ARCGIS;

  • Qualitative and quantitative data analysis;

  • Report Writing;

  • Policy analysis and regulatory support;

  • Training and capacity building;

  • Client relations and development;

  • Regular travel to rural and remote Indigenous communities;

  • Other duties as required

 

Mandatory Qualifications and Competencies

  • An advanced degree in the social sciences (Indigenous Studies, Cultural Anthropology, Geography, Political Science, History, or related Social Science discipline), community health, or environmental sciences if the candidate has other social scientific training/experience;

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills;

  • A valid driver’s licence.

 

Preferred Qualifications and Competencies

  • Experience working with Indigenous communities;

  • Knowledge of Indigenous rights and legal contexts;

  • Knowledge of regulatory framework in relation to Indigenous consultation;

  • Knowledge of First Nations and Métis histories and cultures;

  • A willingness to live in Calgary and commute to communities in Northeastern Alberta on a monthly basis.  Travel to other destinations, including British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba may be required from time to time;

  • MS Office Suite environment, especially MS Outlook, Word, Powerpoint and Excel;

  • Experience working with Google Earth and ARC GIS;

  • Experience working with qualitative and quantitative research, including qualitative and quantitative data analysis software, such as Dedoose, NVIVO, or SPSS;

  • Strong time management skills and ability to work independently;

  • The ideal candidate will have an eye for detail.

  • Must have a sense of humour!

 

Compensation

Position and salary will be competitive and based on experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.

Deadline for applications is December 8, 2023, but the competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is hired.  Interviews may begin before deadline.

 

To Apply:

Please submit your cover letter, curriculum vitae, one sole-author writing sample, and three professional references by email to careers@willowspringsss.com.  

 

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

 

Peter Fortna
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