Research Analyst - Socio-Economic Assessment

Position Title: Research Analyst

Team: Socio-Economic Assessment (SEA)

Reports to: Technical Lead

Job Location: Edmonton

Start Date: February 3, 2025

JOB OVERVIEW

Reporting to a Technical Lead, the Research Analyst supports Technical Leads and Research Managers and leads smaller client projects and engagements. With growing expertise in research, project management and engagement, the Research Analyst supports consulting files, informing the design, strategy and execution of projects and manages a small number of projects, with supervision. The Research Analyst contributes to strong, accountable client relationships.

COMPETENCY

The candidate will have a focus on socio-economic impact assessment - understanding impact assessment, and methods and approaches for community based research.

ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS

The Firelight Group is an Indigenous-owned, dynamic, socially responsible business providing community-based research and consulting services across Canada. Since 2010, we have been trusted by our clients to do high quality work that centers Indigenous knowledge and values to protect rights and advance self-determination. We have a growing team of over 100 professionals, and offices in Xwmélch’tstn, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm and Tsleil-Waututh Territory, Lkwungen, Tkarón:to and ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Amiskwacîwâskahikan).

RESPONSIBILITIES + DUTIES

Technical Advising

• Lead or support the design, strategy, and execution of small-sized consulting projects focused within the business area under the supervision of a Technical Lead or Research Manager.
• Work with Technical Leads and Research Managers to provide strong technical skills in research and engagement.
• Support discussions with clients to define client requirements and priorities on moderately complex financial and/or organizational issues.
• Support the application of best practices in Indigenous research methods, engagement, and implementation, staying current in new and emerging trends in the field.
• Lead or support the development of deliverables for clients and external stakeholders.

Project Management

• Support and guide client engagements, effectively onboarding new clients, communicating the project plan, and identifying when there is a change in purpose, scope, or timeline.
• Oversee the development and execution of smaller, multi-methods projects aligned to client expectations with mentoring and oversight from Research Managers, Program Manager and Technical Leads.
• Work with Technical Leads and Research Managers to develop and monitor project scope, plans, budgets, and schedules to ensure successful project delivery.
• Ensure timely execution of current, planned, and/or adjusted tasks in alignment with the project scope and schedule.
• Manage information, data, and documents following established procedures.
• Mentor and support Researchers within project work.

Client Engagement

• Represent Firelight to clients, communities and in some technical meetings, with supervision from the Technical Lead, Program Manager and Business Lead.
• Work with and coordinate the activities of community partners and others, including Firelight team members and external consultants, to develop, design, and implement projects.
• Nurture and cultivate partner and client relationships through service excellence, knowledge transfer, and skills development.
• Commit to travel regularly up to 6 days per month, not necessarily consecutively, sometimes in remote communities.

QUALIFICATIONS + EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years of recent, relevant experience.
• 3-5 years of experience working with and for Indigenous Nations and communities.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in experience
  • Master’s degree highly valued.
  • Equivalent experience includes progressively responsible positions with a focus on community-based research with or for Indigenous communities, organizations, governments, or Nations.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Please respond to our online ad with a resume, cover letter and a writing sample. Please upload the cover letter and writing sample in 1 document. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals will a full package (resume, cover letter and a writing sample) will be considered.

At Firelight, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive team and we welcome all cultures, ages, genders, sexual orientations, and abilities. We recognize and celebrate the diversity of all peoples and actively promote development of inter-cultural competence within our team.

As an Indigenous-owned organization, we are particularly committed to supporting the employment of Indigenous individuals because we recognize the unique challenges and barriers faced by Indigenous people and because we feel it is necessary to reflect Indigenous perspectives and values in the work that we do. We encourage all Indigenous applicants to self-identify in their cover letter so that we consider their application accordingly as preference may be given to these applicants.

If any candidate requires an accommodation or support to participate in the application process, please contact our HR Department via email at hr@firelight.ca.

Working at the Firelight Group means being passionate about what we do. Be part of our amazing team, with a very exciting future.