Research Assistant Part Time

Established by the Manitoba Indian Brotherhood in 1982 as a non-profit research organization, the T.A.R.R. Centre specializes in research related to Treaty Rights, Treaty Land Entitlement, Claims Policy Reform, First Nation History and Land Claims. The T.A.R.R Centre undertakes claims research and development on behalf of its member First Nations and researches and develops specific claims such as reserve land surrenders, reserve land alienation, the administration of Indian Trust funds and Treaty land entitlements. The T.A.R.R. Centre also monitors developments in contemporary First Nations issues such as the application of rights guaranteed in the Treaties, case law on related issues, Indian Act and claims policy reform. The T.A.R.R Centre is Indigenous-led, and recognizes and respects the interconnectedness of all of creation. Relationships, culture, and ceremony are foundational to our work.
The T.A.R.R. Centre of Manitoba is currently seeking a Researcher for our Winnipeg Research office (hybrid work arrangement available).

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under direction of the Research Co-Directors, the Research Assistant is responsible for undertaking preliminary research for projects relating to Specific Land Claims. The incumbent’s main duty will be to assist the lead researcher by reviewing and summarizing primary sources.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assist in research projects
2. Compile preliminary research (e.g., search through and summarize specific Reserve/Band information in digitized Annual Indian Affairs Reports)
3. Review of relevant files and documents (paper, microfilm reels, online, internal database)
4. Create documents (i.e., converting jpeg’s to pdf’s)
5. Transcribes handwritten documents.
6. Assist with additional tasks as needed (e.g., prepare documents for community requests)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Current student (or recent graduate) in Bachelor of Arts in History, Indigenous Studies or related discipline, or equivalent education and experience.
• Experience and knowledge using primary sources
• Experience using multiple forms of historical resource databases.
• Experience conducting document management activities with paper and electronic documents.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and engagement with Indigenous communities.
• Lived experience and/or knowledge of indigenous ways of knowing, thinking, and being.
• Capable of working independently and with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Professional and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience conducting Indigenous history research, including records research and online research.
• Experience requesting historical information from archival sources such as Library and Archives Canada, Manitoba Archives, etc.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
The T.A.R.R. Centre of Manitoba is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO INDIGENOUS CANDIDATES. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SELF DECLARE ON THEIR COVER LETTER. All other applicants must have a dedication to allyship with Indigenous people and an ongoing commitment to reconciliation.
Please submit your resume and cover letter quoting “Research Assistant” to [email protected] We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

RESEARCH OFFICE HEAD OFFICE
108-420 DES MEURON ST. BROKENHEAD OJIBWAY NATION
WINNIPEG, MB R2H 2N9 SCANTERBURY, MB R0E 1W0
For more information on the T.A.R.R. Centre of Manitoba and associated services, please visit our website: www.tarr.mb.ca