JOB DESCRIPTION
Research Assistant
For
First Nation Health Careers
Authority
The Research Assistant works under Coordinator/Researcher and the Executive Director of ONECA
Summary
The main focus of the position is to research and collect on-line resources on health careers for First Nations and to provide support to the Coordinator/Researcher. The on-line resources will be uploaded to the ONECA Transitions Portal. The Research Assistant will work collaboratively with the Coordinator/Research and the ONECA Site Administrator to ensure that the project goals are fulfilled.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for assisting with the research
- Provide support to the Coordinator/Researcher and the Site Administrator
- 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
- Test website to ensure the links are functional
- Assist with the preparation of a database of resources
- Contact stake holders to identify potential resources and websites
- Communicate and provide materials to the Site Administrator
- Assist the coordinator to prepare for steering committee meetings
- Distribute and promote the site to First Nations
- Assist with the preparation of reports and proposals to funders
- Assist with the coordination and preparation of site
- Report to the FNHRI Partners at their scheduled meetings
- Assist the coordinator with the preparation of a marketing plan
Required Knowledge
- 3-5 years proven experience in research
- High personal motivation, self management and detail orientation
- Ability to take responsibility for meeting deadlines and making progress without direct supervision
- Strong spoken and written communications
- Knowledge of health careers
- Excellent computer skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Research experience including database development
- Ability to upload materials and web-links to the site
- Excellent knowledge of web development
- Excellent skills in proposal writing and fundraising
- Excellent understanding of First Nation communities in Ontario
- Experience leading teams and work groups
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of community needs and initiatives
- Excellent report writing skills
- 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
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