Research and Evaluation Manager

Ontario Native Women's Association•Thunder Bay, ON

2d•CA$87,000 - CA$107,574•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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.
Minimum 3 to 5 (three-five) years previous work experience in supporting and advocating for Indigenous women and families.
Demonstrated administrative management with the ability to supervise a team with a variety of agreements, work plan initiatives, and budgets.
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.
Experience with financial planning including development and oversight of workplan budgets, expenditures, reporting and maintaining working relationships with all funders.
Excellent written and oral communications skills.
Experience working with Indigenous Peoples, knowledge of Indigenous cultures and traditions.
Strong knowledge of both western and Indigenous research methodologies, including the understanding of evaluation, performance measurement, and research practices.
Knowledge of ethics practices in research, including national standards and policies for research with Indigenous populations.
Awareness of the recent, historical, and intergenerational trauma that Indigenous women and their families may have experienced, including the psychological, neurological, physiological, social, and spiritual impact of trauma.
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.
Demonstrated organizational, time management, and facilitation skills with the ability to complete projects and assigned duties independently within strict deadlines.
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 Indigenous Culture, Traditions, and Indigenous Community.
Valid ‘G’ license with 2-million-dollar insurance coverage.
Cellular phone and internet access is required within this position.
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.
Valid 1st Aid/CPR.
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.
Strong understanding of and demonstrated commitment to the vision of ONWA.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree is considered an asset and preferred.
Knowledge of copyright law and intellectual property rights and the use of artificial intelligence in research is considered an asset.
Knowledge of principles of Indigenous data sovereignty practices, OCAP© training is an asset.
Ability to speak an Indigenous Language is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Oversees planning, implementation and evaluation of research projects.
Ensures strategic priorities of short and long-term projects align with ONWA’s strategic picture.
Applies a human-rights and Indigenous women-centered approach to inform and build research, evaluation and data governance practices.
Plans and coordinates research projects.
Creates research questions, plans and evaluation methods.
Develops and implements project work plans.
Develops budgets, monitors expenses and oversees day-to-day project operations to ensure project deliverables are met.
Supervises a team with a variety of agreements, work plan initiatives, and budgets.
Provides in-house mentoring and creates practical training and program evaluation plans.
Develops and supports the Research and Evaluation team.
Writes proposals and manages contribution agreements.
Develops and oversees workplan budgets, expenditures, reporting and maintains working relationships with all funders.
Builds strong community partnerships, networking practices, and community collaboration.

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
Participate in CAAT defined benefit pension plan and retire with secure lifetime retirement income
Paid sick days
Paid cultural/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