mna
Michif Language Research Assistant
Edmonton, Alberta · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
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About the role
- Assist in the collection, organization, and management of Michif language data crucial to the department's language documentation efforts.
- Assist in the accurate and complete transcription of audio recordings, interviews, and historical materials in the Michif language.
Responsibilities
- Support linguistic research by collaborating with other team members to produce academic publications on a variety of aspects of the Michif languages and current revitalization efforts.
- Maintain proper documentation and metadata for all collected research materials.
- Assist with the retrieval and analysis of language data, from both internal and external sources, as requested in the support of the department's projects and initiatives.
- Assist Language team members with developing data collection tools and protocols to support the department's projects and initiatives.
- Support the development of language revitalization workshops, events, and training sessions.
- Provide logistical support for outreach activities and language-related initiatives.
- Support the planning and execution of Michif language events and programming.
- Support volunteers and community members involved in language documentation, revitalization, and reclamation initiatives.
- Strong organization and time management skills, with the ability to manage deadlines.
- Ability to identify issues and implement creative and strategic solutions to overcome problems.
Requirements
- Knowledge of Michif language, history, and culture, and its significance within the community is an asset.
- Ability to work a regular schedule of Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, as well as occasional evenings and weekends.
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License and operational vehicle is required.
- Acceptable attainment of a Police Information Check is required.
- Post secondary education in Linguistics, Anthropology, Native Studies, or a related field. Relevant training and lived experience will be considered.
- Basic understanding of linguistic documentation methodologies is an asset.
- Other Requirements
- Some travel within Alberta is a requirement, including some overnight stays. Additional, less frequent, out-of-province travel may also occur, with notice.
Skills
- Input language and transcription data collected in digital and physical formats into digital archives and language resource databases.
Benefits
- Meaningful work in a fun and supportive work environment.
- A comprehensive benefit package and employer contributions to Pension Plan.
- Generous time off policies.
- Flexible and adaptable to work in a diverse and fast paced environment.
Company info
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
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