Indigenous Research Liaison 

POSITION SUMMARY
The BC NEIHR, hosted at the Centre for Collaborative Action on Indigenous Health Governance (CCAIHG), is seeking to fill three positions (full-time or part-time) for regionally-based Indigenous Research Liaisons in BC. While under the supervision of the Nominated Principal Applicant, Dr. Krista Stelkia (SFU; BC NEIHR; CCAIHG), Program Manager (BC NEIHR), Network Coordinator, Tara Erb (BC NEIHR), and Senior Research Manager, Anita Manshadi (CCAIHG), and 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; and
• Other Communications & Training

APPLICATION DETAILS

• Status: Full-time position (37.5 hours/week) or part-time position (20 hours/week) for a one-year contract, with the possibility of extension. BC NEIHR operating hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.
• Annual Salary: $70,000 full-time or $35,000 part-time 
• Location: Remote/Varying regions in British Columbia (BC). The candidate must be based in BC, as there will be occasional in-person research gatherings and team meetings in Vancouver and at the Centre for Collaborative Action on Indigenous Health Governance (CCAIHG) office at SFU Burnaby Campus.

Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed until the positions are filled.

APPLICATION PROCESS

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.
  • 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.