FORT ALBANY FIRST NATION

ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

13 SCHOOL ROAD, BOX 1

FORT ALBANY, ON

P0L 1H0

TELEPHONE: (705) 278-1044                                                                         FAX: (705) 278-1193

10 Positions:      Research Lead                                                                                                   Term:    Contract

Department:      Law Development                                                                                           Salary Range:    TBD

Hours:                  35 Hours per week                                                                                  Location: Fort Albany

Posting Date:     October 8, 2025                                                                    Closing Date: October 22, 2025

Research Lead Job Description

Report to the Law Development Liaison, the Research Lead will:

·         Supporting the Law Development Liaison in all related research and engagements as set out in the Workplan

·         Communicating with the Primary Researcher, Law Development Liaison, Director of the Kaa Yaa Me Sta Maa Ket Advisory Committee Program, and the Child Welfare Manager to discuss services and scope of work

·         Communicating with the Primary Researcher, Law Development Liaison, Director of the Kaa Yaa Me Sta Maa Ket Advisory Committee Program, and the Child Welfare Manager on an ongoing basis regarding my work

·         Supporting the drafting of an outline of my scope of work for the community engagement plan (to be reviewed by the Fort Albany administration)

·         Drafting correspondence relating to the community research undertaken including community engagement questions

·         Traveling and participating in community visits for community engagements, working sessions with the Law Development Liaison and the Child Welfare Manager, to review or present on any draft or final research

·         Presenting to community members (in person or virtual) on research

·         Supporting the Primary Researcher in drafting and completing a research report for review by the Law Development Liaison, Director of the Kaa Yaa Me Sta Maa Ket Advisory Committee Program, and the Child Welfare Manager.

·         Other relevant duties as needed

Interested applicants, please submit your cover letter, and resume with CPIC to:

Human Resources Department

Fort Albany First Nation

Box 1

Fort Albany, ON P0L 1H0

Or fax: (705) 278-1193

Or email: hr.admin@fortalbany.ca