RESEARCH COORDINATOR

 POSITION SUMMARY
Indigenous Climate Action is seeking a confident and proactive individual to fill the role of the Research Coordinator. The Research & Policy Coordinator will support ICA’s research and policy programming by coordinating projects, strengthening partnerships, supporting evaluation and community engagement systems, and contributing to climate policy analysis and movement-servicing research. In addition, the Coordinator will be required to work in  collaboration with ICA leadership and cross-pod teams to ensure outputs are community-driven, accessible and aligned with ICA’s principles.

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The Research & Policy Coordinator reports to the Research and Policy Manager. In addition, the Research & Policy Coordinator may be required to contribute to the design, writing, analysis and coordinator across multiple projects and initiatives

The position requires demonstrated competency in the following areas: 

• Online  communications and organizing 
• Verbal and written communications
• Organizational, analytical, and time management 
• Public speaking 
• Climate justice and Indigenous peoples rights, cultures and histories
• Environmental justice and practices of anti-oppression
• Working independently and remotely
  
  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Research Program Coordination & Support 

• Support the coordination of ICA’s research initiatives (including timelines, deliverables, engagement and reporting)
• Assist in the development of ICA’s Research Grant Program
• Support the planning and coordination of research-related events and knowledge-sharing spaces (report launches, webinars, etc.)
• Contribute to accessible research dissemination (including summaries, community reports, tools, etc.)
• Support internal tracking of research engagement metrics (downloads, event attendance, feedback forms, etc.)
• Support Development team in funding related applications and reporting

Policy Deliverables 

• Support the coordination and dissemination of ICA’s Policy Toolkit
• Support planning and delivery of ICA’s Policy Toolkit “How To Use” Webinar and feedback processes 
• Support the coordination and development of 1-2 policy workshops in collaboration with  Education & Training
• Contribute to policy analysis work as it arises, including background research and support for ICA position papers and policy outputs 
• Assist in preparing materials for ICA participation in national and international spaces (e.g., UNFCCC, UNFPII and related forums)

Partnerships and Community Engagement 

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• Build and maintain relationships with partner organizations, research networks, and Indigenous communities
• Support the design, distribution and analysis of ICA’s community feedback surveys to support ICA’s movement-servicing work
• Participate in coalition meetings and strategic spaces as required to strengthen ICA’s presence, gathering insights and remaining informed on emerging issues 
• Support ICA’s initiatives to amplify Indigenous-led climate solutions (including story-telling and monthly highlights)
• Support with engagement planning to ensure ICA’s research and policy outputs remain relevant and community-accountable 
• Support relationship-building with ICA’s National Steering Committee (NSC) and Youth Council (once established) 

Systems Development 

• Support the development of internal systems for evaluation and accountability across research and policy programming
• Assist in auditing ICA’s past research and policy outputs 
• Support documentation of barriers communities face when engaging with policy systems and processes 
• Support the implementation of a responsive intake system for requests, ensuring accountability and timeline responses

Internal Support and Well-Being 

• Attend regular check-ins with supervisor 
• Attend weekly staff meetings
• Pod huddles and support
• Attend face to face staff meetings where possible 
• Professional development opportunities
• Integration periods
• Asana training
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A post-secondary degree in a related field (e.g., education, social sciences, political science, or political economy) with a minimum 2 years of related experience.  
• Extensive knowledge of federal/provincial/territorial climate and Indigenous rights policies, with a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of intergovernmental, settler and Indigenous governance structures. 
• Strong relationship-building skills for balanced diverse perspectives and expectations, and the ability to communicate constructive advice (with internal and external stakeholders). 
• Strategic thinker with the ability to identify emerging issues, connect different priorities, see the big picture, and consider long-term impacts.
• Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills to prepare and present clear advice through briefing materials, in response to action requests, and in meetings.  
• Excellent analytical skills to research and provide an accurate and thorough analysis including recommendations.  
• Proven agility and time management skills to work effectively within tight timelines, and maintain resilience in politically sensitive and dynamic environments.  
• Commitment to lifelong learning and the desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of yourself and others.  
• Familiar with the values of anti-oppression and creating spaces that are inclusive. 
• Experience working with Indigenous-led organizations and structures that challenges systems of colonization, white supremacy, patriarchy and capitalism.
• Experienced in conflict resolution. 
• Member of an Indigenous community and fluency in an Indigenous language an asset.