Research Assistant II; Peace and Reconciliation Centre

The Research Assistant II works under the supervision of the Director, Peace and Reconciliation Centre (PARC), and supports community-engaged research, educational programming, knowledge mobilization, and reconciliation initiatives associated with the Stó:lo Peoples. The incumbent performs advanced research, project coordination, stakeholder engagement, facilitation, evaluation, and administrative functions in support of project objectives.

The incumbent works collaboratively with Indigenous communities, Stó:lo partners, researchers, students, and project stakeholders. The incumbent exercises cultural sensitivity, discretion, and sound judgement when working with Indigenous communities and research participants and provides project-specific guidance and support to students, volunteers, and other project personnel.

• Undergraduate degree in Indigenous Studies, History, Anthropology, Sociology, Criminology, Political Science, Education, Social Work, Geography, Peace and Conflict Studies, Communications, or another relevant discipline from a recognized postsecondary institution.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous histories, reconciliation, decolonization, cultural humility, or community-engaged research.
• Minimum of two (2) years related experience supporting research, community-engaged projects, educational initiatives, or reconciliation-related work.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous histories, reconciliation, decolonization, cultural humility, or community-engaged research.
• Experience conducting interviews, focus groups, community consultations, or stakeholder engagement activities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook PowerPoint, Teams, and related technologies.
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills, and experience preparing reports and knowledge mobilization materials.
• Demonstrated experience with working respectfully with Indigenous communities and organizations.
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills, including experience preparing reports and knowledge mobilization materials.
• Experience conducting interviews, focus groups, community consultations, or
• stakeholder engagement activities.
• Experience using qualitative and/or quantitative research methods and software.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision, exercising good judgement and initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to deal sensitively, effectively, and professionally with students, staff, faculty and research participants. Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills. Strong reviewing, proofreading, editing, and formatting skills.
• Ability to learn and apply sound research techniques, methodology and logical critical analysis.
• Experience organizing and supporting research meetings, events and activities is required.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and/ or weekends as required.
• Ability to travel to off-site locations as required. Access to reliable transportation may be required for off-site field work.

The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional…