New Job Posting! Fisheries Researcher

Mi'gmawe'l Tplu'taqnn

Fisheries Researcher Job Description

Fisheries Researcher position includes, but is not limited to, the following key job functions and responsibilities:

- Assist the Director of Fisheries in identifying potential impacts of Fisheries activities on Aboriginal and Treaty rights and Aboriginal Title of the Mi’gmaq and propose actions that will protect Aboriginal and Treaty Rights;

- Coordinate research activities on Fisheries issues with MTI Staff and member communities, in order to support community workshops and meetings, Fisheries summits, meetings with Fisheries coordinators, and the Fisheries Advisory Committee;

- Coordinate Fisheries research programs and projects, including the development of Treaty-Related Measures, Fisheries Governance models, Stewardship Plans, Marine Protected Areas and Marine Spatial Planning, and position papers on fisheries topics;

- Co-manage and report on work plans with the Director of Fisheries;

- Research and prepare relevant documentation for workshops and meetings and for general distribution within communities;

- Support meetings with Community Representatives on Fisheries issues;

- Assist in preparation of information and updates to Chiefs through in-person meetings and written reports;

- Work with the MTI Indigenous Knowledge and Research staff and consultants on Indigenous Knowledge (IK) issues and scientific and technical matters;

- Provide support to Director of Fisheries on Fisheries matters;

- Support New Brunswick Mi’gmaq negotiators in fisheries negotiations and discussions around Fisheries agreements;

- Work with other MTI staff, consultants, and advisors as required;

- Report to and take direction from the Director of Fisheries as required;

- Ensure that MTI policies and procedures are followed.

Educational Qualifications/Minimum Requirements:

- Post-secondary degree in anthropology, sociology, psychology, social science or related field, plus 2 years’ experience in research;

- One to five years of experience with relevant applied work with Indigenous Knowledge, in social science, community based monitoring, qualitative research methods or related fields.

- Knowledge and mix of experience in fisheries an asset.

- Experience working and/or knowledge of Indigenous people.

- Proficient writing skills to communicate social and cultural ideas clearly and succinctly to a variety of audiences.

- Experience conducting qualitative, community-based research would be an asset.

- Experience in conducting interviews in focus group sessions and community would be an asset.

- Proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences such as community members, elders, existing and potential clients, government staff, and internal staff.

Candidates’ knowledge of the Indigenous language, culture and the Indigenous communities of New Brunswick will be given the highest consideration. In addition, Mi’gmawe’l Tplu’taqnn Incorporated may give preferential consideration to candidates who are members of one of the Mi’gmaq communities of New Brunswick.

Salary: Salary will be based on experience, education, and knowledge.

Please send your application to: robynaugustine@migmawel.org

Applications must be received by Friday, May 31, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

We thank all those who apply however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Candidates are responsible for the timely receipt of applications.

Mi’gmawe’l Tplu’taqnn Incorporated

40 Micmac Road

Eel Ground, NB E1V 4B1

Phone: 506.627.4696

Fax: 506.627.4605