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Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA)

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 1971

🏥 Healthcare

💼 Consulting

⚖️ Legal

Healthcare • Consulting • Legal

Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) is an organization dedicated to advocating for Indigenous women's issues and providing vital support services across Ontario. With a commitment to celebrating Indigenous women's leadership and promoting safety and well-being, ONWA offers various programs, events, and resources tailored to the needs of Indigenous communities. Through initiatives like the She Is Wise magazine and the Talk4Healing helpline, ONWA empowers women and raises awareness about critical issues affecting their lives.

📋 Description

• Plan, implement, and evaluate research projects • Lead and support community-based research using Indigenous community-based research methodologies and wise practices from Indigenous women • Conduct research and report findings to support proposals and policy development addressing issues impacting Indigenous women and their families • Collaborate with the team to prepare research papers, policy recommendations, and project reports • Integrate project management principles, performance measurement strategies, and data governance protocols • Develop short- and long-term research work plans aligned with the ONWA Strategic Plan, project objectives, performance metrics, and data governance requirements • Analyze current data and identify potential funding opportunities • Represent ONWA at regional and/or provincial government committees and tables • Connect and collaborate with research institutions to foster partnership opportunities • Bring current research developments affecting Indigenous women and their families to ONWA's attention • Report to the Research Manager

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Political Science, Public Health Administration, Epidemiology, Indigenous Studies, Women's Studies, or a related discipline • Minimum five (5) years of experience leading Indigenous community-based research projects • Demonstrated experience conducting Gender-Based Analysis on issues affecting Indigenous women and their families • Demonstrated experience conducting research, compiling and analyzing results, and preparing reports • Proven experience using statistical software for data analysis and data management • Skilled in conducting interviews, focus groups, and sharing circles, including engagement with those who have experienced violence and trauma • Strong project management skills, including prioritizing tasks, allocating resources, and managing timelines • Organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including active listening and interpretation of diverse perspectives • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint • Ability to interact effectively with government departments, Indigenous organizations, communities, and research institutions • Ability to integrate Indigenous perspectives and values into research and data governance practices • Strong knowledge of Indigenous research methodologies and qualitative and quantitative research methods • Knowledge of research and evaluation practices, performance measurement, and data governance • Knowledge of issues affecting Indigenous women and their families, including gender-based violence, sexual violence, and MMIWG • Knowledge of Indigenous data sovereignty principles; OCAP® training is considered an asset • Knowledge of social determinants of health and their impacts on Indigenous women, families, and communities • Knowledge of not-for-profit organizations and community-based research environments • Knowledge of Western and Indigenous research methodologies, including evaluation methods and practices • Knowledge of research ethics practices, including national standards and policies for research involving Indigenous populations • Knowledge of copyright law, intellectual property rights, and the use of artificial intelligence in research is considered an asset • Knowledge of Indigenous cultures, traditions, teachings, and community perspectives • Knowledge of government systems, administration, and processes relevant to Indigenous research and policy development • Awareness of recent, historical, and intergenerational trauma experienced by Indigenous women and their families • Understanding of cultural trauma-informed care and wise practices • Strong understanding of Gender-Based Analysis from an integrated feminist, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive lens • Ability to speak an Indigenous language is considered an asset

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salaries • Generous paid vacation time • Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time • Additional paid stat and civic holidays • 35-hour work week • Comprehensive benefits program including health, paramedical, dental, vision, and EAP; all premiums are covered by the employer • Healthcare Spending Account and Lifestyle Spending Account • Participate in CAAT defined benefit pension plan and retire with secure lifetime retirement income • Paid sick days • Paid cultural/personal wellness days • Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance • Ongoing professional development • Possible reimbursement on a portion of cell phone and internet expenses • Annual performance reviews with possible salary adjustments based on performance outcomes and available funding • Accommodations available on request for candidates with disabilities