The Legacy of Hope Foundation, based in Gloucester/Ottawa,  is a national Indigenous-led, charitable organization founded in 2000 with the mandate to educate Canadians about the history and impacts of the Residential/Day School, and subsequent Child Welfare System. These include the direct and ongoing impacts on First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Survivors, their communities, and their families. Our mission is to make known the histories of Indigenous Peoples in Canada, including the histories of injustice to build empathy and understanding to support healing, and to address racism. We also highlight the rich contributions Indigenous Peoples have made and continue to make to inspire action that will foster just and equal relationships for all in Canada.

The Junior Researcher will manage ongoing research projects within the Human Resources and Well-Being Department, on a full-time basis, from May 21, 2024 until August 31, 2024.

The main responsibilities of the Junior Researcher will be to carry out work pertaining to research projects on themes which include, but are not limited to: Indigenous youth-dating violence prevention, Indigenous perspectives on mental health and substance use health, and creating inclusive spaces for Indigenous women in the workplace. Travel within Canada will be required. Reporting to the Manager of Human Resources and Well-Being, the Junior Researcher will include need the following:

Job Responsibilities:

• Review existing research reports and materials;
• Work with and manage volunteers who will assist with research;
• Produce literature reviews;
• Knowledge and experience working with Indigenous communities;
• Knowledge and experience with Indigenous protocols;
• Produce research reports and needs assessment reports;
• Attend weekly team meetings with the Human Resources and Well-Being Team attend monthly LHF meetings, meetings with stakeholders of the project and volunteers to provide updates;
• Occasionally travel in communities to deliver project activities and collect data;
• Other related duties, as required.

Salary and holidays:

• Salary: $23 an hour
• Holidays:1.25 days a month

Please submit applications by email to: cgransden@legacyofhope.ca with the subject line “Junior Researcher Application”. Each application should include a cover letter and a resume highlighting relevant experience. The deadline for applications is May 10, 2024.

*Competition closes May 10, 2024 and only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview. We thank you for your interest.