Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Shared Value Solutions (SVS) is an environmental and community development consulting firm. The role of Social Researcher / Project Coordinator involves supporting Indigenous Nations in areas such as sovereignty and stewardship through social research and project coordination.
Responsibilities
- Fieldwork and providing research support
- Coordinating and supporting on a diverse range of projects including those related to impact assessments, Indigenous engagement and consultation, and Indigenous Knowledge or Traditional Use Studies
- Working with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure our clients’ goals are met
- Building and maintaining client relationships through a comprehensive understanding of client needs, priorities, and objectives while providing excellent client service
- Prepare clear, concise reports and presentations that translate technical and research insights into plain-language narratives for diverse audiences
- Adhere to data privacy, governance, and ethical standards, including OCAP®/OCAS, PIPA, informed consent procedures, and client‑specific protocols
- Potentially support training and capacity building initiatives related to social research methodologies and conducting social research studies
Skills
- 1-3 years of professional experience in a social research position or related
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in social sciences (e.g. anthropology, human geography, sociology) or related field or comparable practical experience
- Experience with qualitative research methods including interviews, focus groups, and surveys
- Experience with desktop research / literature reviews / jurisdictional scans / annotated bibliographies or similar
- Familiarity with Indigenous Knowledge Studies, Socio-Economic Impact Assessments, Community Well-being Studies, and other research used to inform Impact Assessment processes in Canada
- Experience supporting as an investigator on research projects
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word)
- Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous Nations in Canada or internationally, with knowledge of Indigenous and environmental issues in Canada
- Exceptional communication, organization, and attention to detail
- Collaborative team member who takes initiative and meets deadlines
- Willingness to travel across Canada, including to northern and remote communities and to work occasional overtime hours during work trips
- Quantitative research methods and basic statistical analysis
- Understanding of the role of Indigenous communities in regulatory processes and major development project partnerships in Canada
- Experience with Indigenous law and governance, UNDRIP, FPIC, shared decision-making
- Awareness of data and communication security and confidentiality
- Experience with community economic development, conflict resolution, capacity building / training, technical reviews, and multimedia story-telling
- Experience with ArcGIS and/or Survey123
Benefits
- Competitive compensation & annual bonus
- Remote work allowance
- Comprehensive health benefits & employee assistance program (health, dental, vision, and life insurance)
- Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
- Professional designation reimbursement & development opportunities
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, cultural days, bereavement, and family care leave
- Winter tire rebate to support safe travel
- Flexible work options, including remote work
Company Overview
We work on behalf of Indigenous communities to help advance their rights and interests through: ■ Strategic Environmental Assessment guidance, coordination and support ■ Collaborative environmental, land and resource use planning and management ■ Indigenous Knowledge Studies (also known as Traditional Ecological Knowledge, Traditional Land Use Studies, or Land-Use and Occupancy Studies) ■ Technical assessments and mitigation planning in sectors such as water resources, remediation, land use, mining, oil & gas, linear corridor development, forestry, renewable energy, nuclear waste, contaminated sites, brownfield redevelopment, watershed planning, drought planning, water use planning, waste management and waste diversion ■ Strategy and advice around negotiation of impact benefit agreements, economic partnerships, and other similar accommodations Follow us on Twitter: @SharedValueCA It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://sharedvaluesolutions.com.