You are invited to explore this contract opportunity to build on your relationships with members
of First Nations communities to ensure First Nations research is done with deep respect for and
involvement of First Nations. Your role will be to help implement the Regional Health Survey IV
(RHS IV) by working with First Nations communities and to help recruit and train Knowledge
Gatherers, if needed. You would be the primary contact for the mobile and online survey
instruments to ensure timely completion of the RHS IV as directed.

The RHS Survey Area Leads will be part of the Research and Data Management sector of the
Chiefs of Ontario and report to the Senior Lead.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participate in team meetings
Prepare and give presentations to selected communities for RHS IV deployment
Gather Band Council Resolutions for participating communities
Develop and share logistical plans for community, band membership clerks, and
community liaisons
Train Band Membership Clerks, Community Champions & Knowledge Gatherers on
mobile tablet, confidentiality and privacy issues, data collection activities, syncing and
other related activities
Be available via phone or email for Knowledge Gatherers, Community Champions and
community to answer questions
Provide coordination, support and assistance to Knowledge Gatherers
Follow reporting protocols and maintain all records as required
Provide reports to the Senior Lead on survey progress

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in community development, qualitative research
or health research
Experience working with First Nation communities & community based research projects
Experience, knowledge, and awareness of First Nation ways of learning, traditions,
cultures, values, health systems and intergenerational impacts of government policies
Experience in conducting surveys

Skills:

Relationship building and management skills, including excellent listening, verbal, written
and interpersonal communication skills
Proficient in MS Teams, Zoom, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Professional characteristics:

Organized, able to work independently AND as a member of a team
Trustworthy, reliable, and maintain confidentiality
Capacity to work from home in a virtual environment
Able to do presentations in front of an audience
First Nation language use and understanding an asset

Working conditions:

Office work and internet use from home
Extensive telephone and/or zoom communication with communities and community
members
Calls, online meetings, and/or travel (pandemic restriction permitting) to team meetings
as required
Must be available during the day, some evenings and weekends as required

Requirements:

Must sign a confidentiality form
As outlined in COO policy must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Solid internet and phone connection
Must have vehicle and valid Ontario’s driver’s license

Duration: ASAP to June 28, 2024, on a contract basis

Send letter of application, resume, and two professional
references marked confidential to Roseanne Sutherland,
Senior Lead, Research and Data Management at:

Roseanne.Sutherland@coo.org
Senior Lead, Research and Data Management