Senior Indigenous Language Policy Advisor

Lead Indigenous language research and policy at OCIL as a Senior Policy Advisor supporting national work across Canada. Apply strategic thinking and advanced analysis.The Senior Policy Advisor provides strategic leadership for Indigenous language preservation, revitalization, reclamation, and promotion. You will lead complex research initiatives, develop methodologies, coordinate partnerships, and support legislative obligations. Openings span the Innovation Hub, Dispute Resolution, and National Center.Key Responsibilities:
Lead national research projects from design through implementationDevelop research frameworks, methodologies, standards, and work plansAnalyze language vitality, demographics, documentation, mapping, and technologiesCoordinate researchers, consultants, contractors, and community partnersTranslate findings into reports, toolkits, dashboards, and resourcesRequirements:
Master's degree in a related disciplineThree to five-plus years leading progressively responsible research initiativesExperience working alongside Indigenous communities, organizations, or governmentsAdvanced qualitative, quantitative, and Indigenous research skillsKnowledge of Indigenous data sovereignty and ethical research standardsBring strategic leadership, research expertise, and cultural humility to OCIL’s national Indigenous language mandate and partnerships.
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