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Senior Researcher

Narratives is a Planning firm, specializing in Impact Assessment, Community Engagement, and Conflict Transformation. We are driven by applying tested ideas, exploring innovative techniques, trying new research designs, and constantly pushing our standards in impact assessment practice. For more information, please visit www.narrativesinc.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/narratives-inc/.

Narratives is currently seeking candidates for the position of a Senior Researcher. The position will be based in Winnipeg, Manitoba from June 1, 2023, to June 1, 2025, with the possibility of an extension.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of memoranda, briefing notes, background studies, research reports, and other research deliverables.
• Report to clients and community members on topics and themes to provide updates on ongoing research.
• Lead in the procurement of records, archives, and resources from a range of government, archival, and private institutions to support research initiatives.
• Inform, develop, and conduct qualitative research, including data collection, coding, thematic analyses, and reporting.
• Conduct literature reviews and archival searches using a variety of sources on topics including but not limited to Indigenous law and Indigenous rights, aboriginal law, impact benefit agreements and negotiations, impact assessment, trauma and trauma-informed practice, community planning and design, history, and policy.
• Supporting with delivering various capacity-building and training programs.
• Assist with designing engagement plans, conducting interviews, focus groups, workshops, storytelling circles, etc. to understand potential impacts of proposed projects.
• Conduct interviews for the purposes of analysis, which may include qualitative data analysis.
• Provide mentorship and leadership in the field and practice of research, literature / archive procurement, and reporting for a small team of researchers.

Qualifications

• Graduate or post-graduate degree in a program of the social sciences, humanities, arts, or sciences. Applicants with commensurate skill or experience with research, research management, writing and reporting, will also be considered.
• At least 3-5 years of experience. Experience working with Indigenous communities is a must.
• Hold a valid drivers’ license.
• Thorough understanding of approaches to decolonizing research and trauma-informed approaches.

Skills

• Exceptional writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Experience working with Qualitative Data Analysis software
• Ability to communicate with diverse audiences.
• Experience working as part of a research team
• Experience delegating research tasks and mentoring junior researchers
• Ability to travel (sometimes 3 days a week, few weeks in a row).
• Adaptable, versatile, able to work in a past-paced environment, willing to learn and explore.
• Strong attention to detail, and ability to manage and organize large amounts of information.

Other Information

• Comprehensive benefits, including maternity and parental leave top-up.
• Dedicated professional development funds.
• Downtown Winnipeg office; close to bus routes for easy commuting.
• Flexible work hours, including option to work remotely when possible.
• Narratives offers a flexible, progressive workplace with:

Application Guidelines

Please submit a cover letter, a resume, and a sample that demonstrates your research and writing skills. Please submit these to our Human Resources Department at [email protected]

Narratives is committed to promoting principles of diversity and inclusion. We are actively seeking to increase the number of BIPOC employees within our organization. We strongly encourage applicants to self-identify if they feel comfortable doing so. Preference may be given to these applicants