Senior Indigenous Language Policy Advisor

Lead Indigenous language research and policy at OCIL as a Senior Policy Advisor supporting national work across Canada. Apply strategic thinking and advanced analysis.

The Senior Policy Advisor provides strategic leadership for Indigenous language preservation, revitalization, reclamation, and promotion. You will lead complex research initiatives, develop methodologies, coordinate partnerships, and support legislative obligations. Openings span the Innovation Hub, Dispute Resolution, and National Center.

• Lead national research projects from design through implementation
• Develop research frameworks, methodologies, standards, and work plans
• Analyze language vitality, demographics, documentation, mapping, and technologies
• Coordinate researchers, consultants, contractors, and community partners
• Translate findings into reports, toolkits, dashboards, and resources

• Master's degree in a related discipline
• Three to five-plus years leading progressively responsible research initiatives
• Experience working alongside Indigenous communities, organizations, or governments
• Advanced qualitative, quantitative, and Indigenous research skills
• Knowledge of Indigenous data sovereignty and ethical research standards

Bring strategic leadership, research expertise, and cultural humility to OCIL’s national Indigenous language mandate and partnerships.