job description

BOCN St. Michael's Project

St Michael’s Special Projects Coordinator

Location

Beardy's and Okemasis' Cree Nation

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Type of employment

Full time

Role Summary

The Special Projects Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and conducting research into the history and experiences associated with St. Michael’s Indian Residential School, with particular attention to the experiences of Beardy’s & Okemasis’ Cree Nation members, families, Survivors, former students, Elders, and community members. The position will ensure that the research is conducted in a respectful, culturally appropriate, trauma-informed, confidential, and community-centred manner.

Key Responsibilities

Gather, organize, preserve, and document historical information from available records, archives where appropriate and with informed consent, oral histories and personal accounts.
Identify and document reliable primary and secondary sources.
Develop a research database or tracking system to record:
Identify and review records from appropriate sources
Develop and maintain a project work plan
Establish an organized project filing system
Understanding of confidentiality/OCAP
Prepare regular reports and all Federal Government reporting requirements
Supervise and oversee research and support staff

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
Preference given with education or experience in historical research, interviewing, records management, report writing and project coordination.
Understanding of research methodology
Knowledge and clear understanding of the history of Residential Schools and ground searches
Positive supervision skills, ability to coordinate with researchers and support staff
Excellent communication skills
Familiar with First Nations culture, language, protocols, and history
Ability to work independently
Ability to work with Elders, community, committee, and leadership
Knowledge of search instruments and community searches
Ability to work with various levels of government and other organizations
Applicants subjected to CPIC and Vulnerable Sector Check
Require a valid drivers license, travel is required.

Compensation details

Determined by education and experience.

Note

A more detailed job description can be made available by contacting hr@beardysband.com.

Close Date

Please note only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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