Posted date

Monday, March 23, 2026

Deadline

Monday, April 13, 2026

Start date

To be determined

Job type

Contract

Work hours

Full-Time

Competition number

RTF2609

Salary

$90,000 - $125,000 (prorated to $29,700 – $41,250 for a four (4) month contract)

Supervision

ARCHIMEDES Co-Chairs

Unit/Department

Data Science Centre

The University of Ottawa Heart Institute does not use artificial intelligence (AI) in its recruitment process. All hiring decisions are made through human review and evaluation.

##Term

Four (4) month contract.

##Job summary

The Indigenous Data Researcher-in-Residence will join the Advanced Research Collaboration for Health Integration, Medical Exploration, and Data Synthesis (ARCHIMEDES) team, under the Brain-Heart Interconnectome (BHI) program, a $109 million initiative funded by the CFREF (Canada First Research Excellence Fund). BHI aims to transform the prevention and treatment of brain-heart interconnected conditions, improving the health and quality of life of Canadians and people worldwide.

The successful candidate will support the integration of Indigenous health data principles into the ARCHIMEDES governance structure. ARCHIMEDES is a multi-institutional platform designed to offer centralized access to high-quality health data, data resources, analytic tools, and open science data capabilities. The platform emphasizes user-centric design, secure data management, and robust governance.

Reporting to the ARCHIMEDES Co-Chairs and working closely with the ARCHIMEDES partners, the Researcher-in-Residence will collaborate with Indigenous partners, communities, and experts to embed Indigenous data values, sovereignty principles and ethical considerations into platform policies, frameworks and processes. This role will be central to ensuring that Indigenous rights are meaningfully reflected in ARCHIMEDES’ governance and operations.

##Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement Indigenous data principles within the ARCHIMEDES Data Governance Framework.
• Develop policies, procedures and guidance documents that complement existing governance materials, ensuring Indigenous sovereignty, ethics and perspectives are embedded throughout.
• Engage and consult with Indigenous communities, leaders, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and other stakeholders to identify appropriate protocols, rights-based considerations, data expectations.
• Make actionable recommendations for embedding Indigenous perspectives into ARCHIMEDES current data governance structure.
• Collaborate with Indigenous cross-cutter leads across the BHI program to ensure alignment with existing initiatives and long-term organizational objectives.

##Required qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Law, Indigenous Studies, or a related discipline, with a specialization in Indigenous governance or Indigenous data sovereignty.
• Specialized training or certification in Indigenous Data Sovereignty frameworks (ex: OCAP, CARE, Indigenous research ethics).
• Extensive knowledge of Indigenous data governance in the Canadian context (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).
• Demonstrated experience developing, advising on, or implementing data governance frameworks or policies.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively across diverse groups.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

##Preferred qualifications

• Lived experience related to Indigenous cultures, communities and wellness practices.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is preferred.
• Knowledge of one or more indigenous languages is considered an asset.

##Working conditions

• This position is hybrid, with a combination of on-site and remote work.
• Occasional travel to Indigenous communities may be required depending on engagement needs.

##Deliverables for end of term:

• A detailed roadmap or implementation plan outlining next steps, recommendations, and operational considerations for embedding Indigenous data governance throughout ARCHIMEDES.

##To apply

Please send your cover letter and CV to jobpostings@ottawaheart.ca.

Applications from Indigenous persons, members of racialized minorities, persons with disabilities, women, members of the LGBTQ**+**community, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diverse and inclusive communities are strongly encouraged.

According to government policy, all qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. When submitting your application, please indicate if you are legally entitled to work in Canada.

The University of Ottawa Heart Institute is committed to ensuring barrier-free selection processes and work environments. Accommodations will be provided in all parts of the hiring process relating to any specialty requirements. Please notify us of any accommodations that you require – any information you provide will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.

The successful candidate will be required, prior to the start of employment, to complete mandatory organizational training available online, and provide the following: an official piece of photo identification and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and proof of COVID-19 vaccine.