Researcher

Treaty & Aboriginal Rights Research Centre of Manitoba, Inc.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – OPEN UNTIL FILLED

RESEARCHER, Full Time, Salary Negotiable

Established by the Manitoba Indian Brotherhood in 1982 as a non-profit organization, the TARR Centre specializes in research of Treaty Rights, Treaty Land Entitlement, Claims Policy Reform, First Nations History and Land Claims. The TARR Centre undertakes specific claims research on behalf of its member First Nations, it researches: reserve land surrenders, reserve land alienation, trust fund administration and treaty land entitlements (TLE). The TARR Centre also monitors developments in contemporary First Nations issues such as the application of treaty rights, case law (on related issues), new Indian Act legislation and claims policy reform. The TARR Centre is Indigenous-led and recognizes and respects the interconnectedness of all creation. Relationships, culture, and ceremony are foundational to our work.

The TARR Centre of Manitoba is currently seeking a full-time Researcher for our Winnipeg Research office (hybrid/remote work arrangement available).

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the Executive Director’s direction, the researcher is responsible for undertaking research services for projects relating to treaty rights, TLE, claims policy reform, First Nations history and land claims. The incumbent will perform various tasks including records keeping, archival and database searches, as well as historiography and report writing. The researcher works independently with minimal supervision to develop lasting partnerships with First Nation clients. Additionally, the researcher is responsible for developing new research systems, implementation of progressive standards, and conducting work related to specific claim submissions for First Nations Bands.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Lead research projects, compile reports, and write project summaries.
2. Conduct analysis of records including review of relevant files and documents (analog, micro media, digital)
3. Gather documents and assess their relevance to the claim.
4. Extract information from documents and enter relevant information into a database.
5. Create claim standards in conjunction with legal counsel.
6. Compile and assess documentation for a First Nation Band for submission to Specific Claims Branch.
7. Transcribe non-typewritten documents.
8. Upload documents and other relevant sources to TARR databases.
9. Liaise with clients on behalf of TARR in relation to specific claims matters.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Arts in History, Indigenous Studies or related discipline, or equivalent education and experience.
• Experience conducting research and report writing.
• Experience using multiple forms of historical resource databases.
• Experience accessing historical information from archival sources such as Library and Archives Canada, Manitoba Archives, Indigenous Services Canada
• Experience conducting document management activities with paper and electronic documents.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and engagement with Indigenous communities.
• Lived experience and/or knowledge of Indigenous ways of knowing, thinking, and being.
• Capable of working independently and with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task while working on multiple projects.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to communicate in an Indigenous language
• Experience conducting Indigenous history research, including records research and online research.

In addition to a collaborative and enriching work environment, the TARR Centre of Manitoba offers comprehensive group benefits, competitive vacation time, paid cultural days, and professional development opportunities.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Remote travel may be required (less than 10% of the time).

The TARR Centre of Manitoba is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO INDIGENOUS CANDIDATES. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SELF DECLARE ON THEIR COVER LETTER. All other applicants must have a dedication to allyship with indigenous people and an ongoing commitment to reconciliation.

Please submit your resume and cover letter quoting “Researcher” to [email protected] We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

RESEARCH OFFICE

108-420 DES MEURON STREET

WINNIPEG, MB R2H 2N9

HEAD OFFICE

BROKENHEAD OJIBWAY NATION

SCANTERBURY, MB R0E 1W0

For more information on the TARR Centre of Manitoba and associated services, please visit our website: www.tarr.mb.ca