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Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) is a national Indigenous, non-partisan association. Our mission is to promote, strengthen and enhance a prosperous Indigenous economy through the fostering of business relationships, opportunities, and awareness.
The Research Coordinator is responsible for performing administrative and project support, outreach and writing for the department. These include support the organization of research projects and events, travel, finance, and scheduling. As well as provide support as needed to research proposals and planning, stakeholder engagement and writing. This is a 1-year contract, full-time remote/hybrid position with hours from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Key Responsibilities:
Administration Functions
- Provide administrative support to management for the convening of a range of meetings on short- or long-term projects
- Perform administrative functions such as processing receipts, travel documentation, department calendar, events coordination, participant engagement and organization, interview, and meeting transcription
- Compile research outreach material, ensure timely delivery of reports to stakeholders and participants
- Support Associate and Project Manager in the development and maintenance of the research database
- Assist in the development of department’s annual work plan and budget
Research
- Identify potential research participants
- Support the collection and organization of quantitative and qualitative data
- Support the summarizing and analyzing of data for research reports
- Provide input into the creation and develop future research themes and project proposals
Business Development
- Administrative support for strategic relationships
- Coordinate stakeholder engagement
- Engage stakeholders directly to maintain and foster strong relationships
Marketing and Communications
- Coordinate marketing and communication of research projects/results
- Providing support for grant and proposal submissions
- Coordination and administration of research related events and travel
- Coordination of marketing vendors including graphic design, video, and photographer for events
Qualifications:
Formal Education and Experience
- A university or college degree with at least 2 years’ experience in similar environment
- Certification and/or Diploma in Project Management considered an asset
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- Evidence of strong communication and organizational skills
- Strong data and research analysis methodology knowledge
- Familiarity with issues affecting First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples
- Strong MS Office knowledge including Word and Excel
- Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and under pressure of deadlines
- Demonstrated capability in managing project tasks
- Comfortable dealing with senior executives and government officials
- Flexible approach to addressing stakeholders concerns and/or issues
- Experience working with various teams within an organization
- Able to work with limited supervision
Those qualified are asked to submit a cover letter with a resume, outlining experience and suitability for the position to hr@ccab.com. We encourage applications from qualified First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people.
Information regarding CCAB is available at www.ccab.com We thank all applicants in advance however only those invited to be interviewed will be contacted. Please no telephone calls.