This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.

This position has an initial appointment of 1 year, with the potential to extend for another 4 years.

**Location -**This role is in-person; however, some travel may be required. Additionally, this position is eligible for the hybrid Work From Home Program. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

Over the next five years, the Critical Approaches to Indigenous Relationality (CAIR) project will bring together 25 research projects housed with partners in Indigenous communities and other post-secondary institutions in Canada and the United States. The work of the grant seeks to research the contributions that Indigenous relationality makes towards Indigenous nationhood and knowledge production. The overarching goal of the project is to provide spaces, resources, and support for Indigenous scholars and community partners to critically explore relationality in localized contexts and engage in collaborative, applied forms of inquiry and knowledge mobilization surrounding relationality at intersocietal scales. Each of the 25 sub-research projects responds to the main question through one of three core themes:

• Theorizing and transforming Indigenous governance systems
• Critical, local, and global approaches to Indigenous relationality
• Honouring our elders and training our youth through intergenerational knowledge transfer

The successful candidate will support the CAIR Directors to advance the project’s three overarching objectives:

• Strengthening Indigenous research networks to support local, regional, and intersocietal knowledge exchange;
• Using a decentralized research program to theorize relational practices, pedagogies, and methodologies; and
• Advancing innovative knowledge-mobilization techniques focused on societal engagement.

The Faculty of Native Studies is Canada’s only standalone faculty dedicated to the study of Indigenous issues. Its vision is to create a better society through community engagement, research, and teaching that fosters understanding of Indigenous knowledges, histories, and contemporary realities. The faculty prepares graduates from all disciplines to engage respectfully and effectively with Indigenous communities and perspectives.

• Develop and execute a communications strategy that includes website and newsletter development, management;

• Coordinate knowledge dissemination activities, with the goal of sharing research being conducted within the project;

• Organize and attend weekly staff meetings with the co-chair;

• Organize and attend monthly Director's Council meetings;

• Project Management, budgeting, and grant reporting;

• Event Planning for several CAIR events every year. This includes the execution of the event, as well as documenting and managing follow-up items.

• Post-Secondary degree/certificate/diploma in a related field (e.g., Indigenous Studies, Indigenous Education, Business/Project Management, Social Sciences field) or equivalent relevant experience may be considered (typically requiring 10 years of demonstrated experience in the field).

• Knowledge of/experience working with Indigenous communities, scholars, students, Elders, and knowledge-holders.

• Organized, with strong attention to detail.

• Demonstrated capacity for seeing multiple sides of difficult problems and the ability to offer thoughtful advice to manage trade-offs to drive an initiative forward.

• Demonstrates initiative and creativity in problem-solving.

• Clear communicator with solid written and verbal skills.

• Ability to manage and change workload and establish clear boundaries.

• Possess some level of familiarity with any of the following:

  • Grant writing, administration, and grant reporting.
  • Experience interacting with or applying to any of the Tri-Council agencies, but SSHRC in particular, would be an asset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest and knowledge of Indigenous governance/relationality.
• A valid Class 5 driver’s license is preferred, as some travel may be required.
• Experience working with multi-year budgets in excess of $500,000.
• Experience with project management principles.
• Familiarity with university ethics applications.
• Advanced use of Google Workspace, including Gmail, Google Calendar and Google Drive (particularly important for data/information/file management).
• Experience managing projects through PeopleSoft, SupplyNet, and FreshService.
• Experience working with post-secondary students, including:
  • Coordinating interactions and logistics between faculty and students on the grant, particularly for events.
  • Supporting graduate students associated with the grant.

Application Instructions

Click “Apply Now” and submit the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Professional dossier with an outline of works included

Cover letter should be no more than three single-spaced pages. This letter should make an argument for how your relevant experience and training align with the job advertisement, and also should summarize the highlights of the application package.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package with an annual salary range of $63,465 to $79,339.

The terms and conditions of this appointment are governed by Schedule E of the Collective Agreement between the Board of Governors of the University of Alberta and the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta.

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

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The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.