onwa

Research and Evaluation Manager

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Sponsorship not specified$87k-$108kDetected 4 hours ago

StatisticsIntellectual PropertyResearchLeadershipCommunicationTime ManagementMentoring

About the role

Under the guidance of the Associate Director, the Research Manager ensures strategic priorities of short and long-term projects align with ONWA's strategic picture.

This role applies a human-rights and Indigenous women-centered approach to inform and build research, evaluation and data governance practices that are implemented and align with ONWAs frameworks.
Working collaboratively with the research advisor, the Research Manager will plan and coordinate research projects, create research questions, plans and evaluation methods that will be used for the projects.
The Research Manager will develop and implement project work plans, develop budgets, monitor expenses and oversee day-to-day project operations to ensure project deliverables are met.

Demonstrated administrative management with the ability to supervise a team with a variety of agreements, work plan initiatives, and budgets.
A Degree/Diploma related to Social Sciences, Statistics, Evaluation, or equivalent discipline with a minimum of five (5) years' experience in a Supervisory or Management role, a master's degree is considered an asset and preferred.
Ability to develop and support the Research and Evaluation team and provide in-house mentoring and creating practical training and program evaluation plans.
Experience with financial planning including development and oversight of workplan budgets, expenditures, reporting and maintaining working relationships with all funders
Strong knowledge of both western and Indigenous research methodologies, including the understanding of evaluation, performance measurement, and research practices.

Minimum 3 to 5 (three-five) years previous work experience in supporting and advocating for Indigenous women and families.
Significant knowledge and experience with Indigenous culture, traditions, medicines, and ceremony.
Demonstrated experience writing proposals and managing contribution agreements.
Excellent written and oral communication skills including ability to adapt service delivery practices to meet community gaps and needs.
Excellent written and oral communications skills.
Experience working with Indigenous Peoples, knowledge of Indigenous cultures and traditions.
Knowledge of ethics practices in research, including national standards and policies for research with Indigenous populations.
Knowledge of copyright law and intellectual property rights and the use of artificial intelligence in research is considered an asset.
Understanding of the principles of cultural trauma-informed care and wise practices.
A strong understanding of gendered-based analysis from an integrated feminist, anti- racist, anti-oppressive perspective/lens.
Knowledge of not-for-profit organizations processes, procedures, and objectives.
Knowledge of principles of Indigenous data sovereignty practices, OCAP© training is an asset.

The full salary range for this role is $87,000 - $107,574 ONWA conducts annual performance reviews, and employees may be eligible for salary adjustments based on performance outcomes and available funding.

ONWA prides itself on providing all employees with a total rewards package that is generous and supports our workforce and their family members:
Generous paid vacation time
Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
Comprehensive benefits program including health, paramedical, dental, vision and EAP.
Healthcare Spending Account and Lifestyle Spending Account
Participate in CAAT defined benefit pension plan and retire with secure lifetime retirement income
Paid cultural/personal wellness days
Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
Possible reimbursement on portion of cell phone and internet expenses

Make a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples by supporting and advocating for positive change.
Reporting to the Associate Director of Research and Evaluation, the Research Manager is part of the management team and oversees planning, implementation and evaluation of research projects.

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