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1. Indigenous Research Liaison

The BC NEIHR is seeking a highly motivated full-time (37.5 hours per week) Indigenous Research Liaison (IRL) to join our team! Under the supervision of the Nominated Principal Investigator Dr. Krista Stelkia (SFU; BC NEIHR; CCAIHG), Program Manager, Elizabeth Hunter (BC NEIHR), as well as working with BC NEIHR’s governance partners (First Nations Health Authority, Métis Nation BC, and BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres), and collaborators such as the BC SUPPORT Unit, the IRL will undertake the following activities:

  • Relationship Building
  • Liaison & Facilitation
  • Mentorship
  • Navigation
  • Other Communications and Training

Application Details:

  • Status: Full-time position (37.5 hours/week) for a one-year contract, with the possibility of extension.
  • Annual Salary: $70,000 full-time
  • Location: Varying regions in British Columbia (BC) and remote. Candidate must be based in BC, as there will be occasional in-person gatherings and meetings in Vancouver and at Centre for Collaborative Action on Indigenous Health Governance (CCAIHG) office at SFU Burnaby Campus.
  • Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed until positions are filled.

To apply for this job, follow these steps:

  1. Submit Your Application: Send your application package (cover letter and CV/resume) via email to: bcneihr@sfu.ca. Use the subject line to clearly state the position you are applying for (e.g., "NAME OF THE POSITION Application").
  2. Experience Statement. As part of the application package, please include a 1-2 page Experience Statement that outlines why you are interested in this position and your experience in providing research support and conducting community engagement with Indigenous peoples and communities. This is an opportunity to highlight in a narrative format key aspects of your work, education, training or other experiences that make you a suitable candidate for this position. Please consider the activities listed under Position Summary when creating your Experience Statement.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted to go to the next stage.

  • Graduate students in BC are encouraged to apply. If you are a current graduate student interested in a full-time position, you must include your time management plans in your cover letter to demonstrate how you will balance your studies with the full-time role.
     

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