Data Specialist

Ontario Native Women's Association

59d•Remote

About The Position

Reporting to the Associate Director of Research and Evaluation, The Researcher Data Specialist will provide overall support and assistance to ONWA’s Research and Evaluation Portfolio. The Researcher Data Specialist is responsible for collecting, cleaning, analyzing, and visualizing data using indigenous methodology to provide actionable insights that drive informed decision-making practices to help ONWA achieve its mission of empowering Indigenous women and their communities. The Researcher Data Specialist will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy, quality, and accessibility, contributing to the overall success of ONWA. The Researcher Data Specialist will conduct environmental scans of data projects related to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) and develop preliminary draft outcomes and indicators for measuring Indigenous women’s safety, while incorporating social and economic determinants. They will validate preliminary outcomes with other stakeholders, including IWAC and Indigenous Caucus, to conduct data collection and gap analyses, and lead data analysis efforts. The Researcher Data Specialist will compile data regularly to create reports and make recommendations to aid decision-making processes. They will work with the engagement team to provide training and data summaries for internal stakeholders. This position offers a unique opportunity to leverage your data expertise to drive data-driven decision-making and support all the portfolios.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in a related field with a focus on data analysis, statistics, informatics or a closely related discipline is considered an asset and a minimum of 3-5 years’ work experience in the area of Social Science, Indigenous studies, Public Health Administration, Epidemiology, women studies or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Experience with data collection, management, cleaning and anonymizing data sets and practices to protect sensitive and confidential information.
Ability to communicate, support and train internal and external stakeholders on an as needed basis.
Ability to develop, validate and finalize performance measurement framework as needed.
Demonstrated organizational, time management and presentation skills with the ability to follow through on assigned duties independently within strict deadlines.
Excellent written and oral communications, with emphasis on keen listening and ability to effectively interpret verbal communications to meet the needs of prospective community members.
Experience working with Indigenous Peoples, knowledge of Indigenous cultures and traditions.
Valid ‘G’ license with 2-million-dollar insurance coverage.
Cellular phone and internet access is required within this position.
Must be dependable and accountable, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction and be able to improve performance through management feedback.
Strong knowledge of Indigenous methodologies and qualitative and quantitative research methodologies in relation to research and evaluation, performance measurement, including gap analysis and data governance with a focus on enhancing research outcomes and ensuring cultural relevance and sensitivity.
Knowledge and understanding of current issues facing Indigenous Women and their families, including Indigenous Gender-Based violence and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG).
Knowledge of and experience working for Not-For-Profit Organizations.
Knowledge of Indigenous Culture, Traditions, and Indigenous Community.
Highly motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively, manage competing priorities, and meet strict deadlines.
Must be willing and able to work within a flexible hybrid (remote/in-office) model based on operational needs and will be determined by ONWA.
Willingness to travel as required.
Current, valid vulnerable sector check.
Passionate about advancing the rights and well-being of Indigenous women and communities.
Role model the application of ONWA’s foundational Indigenous teachings in a professional context, i.e. respect, effective work practices, commitment, integrity.

Nice To Haves

Proven working experience related to transcription and analysis software i.e. otter.it, NVivo, Survey Monkey, statistical software (SPSS, STATA) is an asset.
Understanding of the social determinants of health is an asset.
Ability to speak an Indigenous Language is considered an asset.
Knowledge of principles of Indigenous data sovereignty practices, OCAP© training is an asset.

Responsibilities

Collecting, cleaning, analyzing, and visualizing data using indigenous methodology
Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy, quality, and accessibility
Conduct environmental scans of data projects related to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG)
Develop preliminary draft outcomes and indicators for measuring Indigenous women’s safety, while incorporating social and economic determinants
Validate preliminary outcomes with other stakeholders, including IWAC and Indigenous Caucus, to conduct data collection and gap analyses
Lead data analysis efforts
Compile data regularly to create reports and make recommendations to aid decision-making processes
Work with the engagement team to provide training and data summaries for internal stakeholders

Benefits

Competitive salaries
Generous paid vacation time
Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
Additional paid stat and civic holidays
35 hour work week
Comprehensive benefits program including health, paramedical, dental, vision and EAP. All premiums covered by the employer.
Healthcare Spending Account and Lifestyle Spending Account
Competitive Retirement Savings Plan up to 16% with organization match pending position
Paid sick days
Paid cultural/personal wellness days
Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
Ongoing professional development.
Possible reimbursement on portion of cell phone and internet expenses
Remote/hybrid work offered for various positions
Paid management days