JOB DESCRIPTION
Project Coordinator/Researcher
For
First Nation Health Careers
Authority
The research consultant works under the Executive Director of ONECA
Purpose
The main focus of the position is to research and collect on-line resources on health careers for First Nations. This information will be uploaded to the ONECA Transitions Portal. The Coordinator/Researcher will work collaboratively with the Research Assistant and the ONECA Site Administrator to ensure that the project goals are fulfilled.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for the coordination of the project and its activities
- Research and identify on-line health career information that supports First Nations
- Collate and organize materials to fit into sub-headings already established in the Transitions Portal
- Over -see and provide direction to the Research Assistant
- Communicate and provide materials to the Site Administrator
- Reporting to and working with the steering committee
- Distribute and promote the site to First Nations
- Prepare and submit reports and proposals to funders
- Coordinate and prepare a demonstration of the site
- Report to the FNHRI Partners at their scheduled meetings
- Create a marketing plan
- Prepare a final report including a financial report
- Work with partners and establish a network of partners to support the project
Required Knowledge
- 3-5 years proven experience in research
- High personal motivation, self management, and detail orientation
- Able to take responsibility for meeting deadlines and making progress without direct supervision
- Strong spoken and written communication skills
- Strong existing computer skills and the capacity to learn new software and research methods
- Articulate and tactful communications skills, readiness to meet and work directly with partners
- Knowledge of health careers
- Research experience including database development
- Excellent knowledge of web development
- Excellent skills in proposal writing and fundraising
- Excellent understanding of First Nation communities in Ontario
- Excellent understanding of First Nation schools and the provincial school system
- Experience leading teams and work groups
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of community needs and initiatives
- Excellent report writing skills
- Understanding of role of First Nation Counsellors
- Knowledge of statistical analysis techniques
- Fluency in First Nations language an asset
Preferred Knowledge/Skills
- Must provide a CPIC
- Valid drivers license and reliable vehicle
- Knowledge of roles and responsibilities of province and federal government with regards to education
- Aware of First Nation protocols
- Able to travel to meetings
Location
Coordinator/Researcher is not required to be housed at the ONECA office at Whitefish Lake.
Term of Employment
The position runs from November 19, 2012 to March 31, 2013
To apply send your resume with 3 references and your CPIC to:
Roxane Manitowabi
Executive Director Ontario Native Education Counselling Association
P. O. Box 220, 37 A Reserve Road,
Naughton, Ontario
P0M 2M0
Deadline for Applications:
November 9, 2012
Apply online at ONECA