Research Assistant

Job Duties/Competencies:
• Examine, appraise, transcribe, collate and collect digital and hardcopy materials online or at various archival repositories;
• Transcribing and verifying transcriptions of archival and/or digital documents and organizing digital and physical collections;
• Provide cost-analysis and comparative financial information on policy and program services;
• Complete a description of collected materials and present results to the Director of Rights Research;
• Implement and monitor a consistent procedure for office administration, records, tracking invoices and expenditures, and reporting management;
• Attend meetings and assist in presenting research findings;
• Prepare proposals based on extensive research and analysis;
• Prepare communications materials, briefings, backgrounders, etc.
Skills and Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in History, Geography, Library & Information Science, Project Management or Archival Studies; equivalent experience and training may be considered;
• Experience preparing reports and writing research papers;
• Experience implementing procedures and following basic research methods & procedures with an attention to detail;
• Experience in research project coordination, project management & ethics procedures;
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal and time management skills;
• Experience working with boards and/or committees is preferred;
• Experience working for a not-for-profit organization and Indigenous community is an asset;
• Knowledge of Red River Métis culture, and MMF programs and services is a definite asset; and,
• Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.