Deadline to Apply: Application Is Open Until Filled

Employment Term:             Short-term contract(s)

Overview:

The Mawkim Data Governance Team, supported by the Union of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq (UNSM), works with the First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC) to administer regional data collection and research processes that embody the principles of Ownership, Control, Access and Possession (OCAP®). The Mawkim Team services Mi’kmaq First Nations in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.

To support the growing demand for data services across Mi’kmaw communities, the Mawkim Team is seeking to establish a roster of qualified Data Analysts available for short-term contract work.

Scope of Work:

Successful applicants may be called upon to provide one or more of the following services: 

1. Data Management & Integration: Organize, maintain, and integrate datasets or spreadsheets from multiple sources, ensuring data quality, accuracy, and usability for ongoing projects 
2. Data Analysis: Clean, process, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data from surveys, administrative datasets, and other sources 
3. Report Writing & Data Visualization: Develop clear, accessible, and culturally appropriate reports, summaries, tables, and visualizations that communicate findings in support of community decision-making 
4. Strategic & Analytical Advice: Provide insights, strategic interpretation, and recommendations to inform policy development, program planning, and community-level decision-making 
5. Knowledge Sharing & Support: Support the Mawkim Team and partners through meetings, training, and development of guides or templates that enhance data literacy, analysis skills, and consistent use of data resources 

Key Responsibilities:

Specific deliverables will vary by project but may include: 

• Meetings with the Mawkim Team: Participate in in-person or virtual meetings to provide data analysis, support, updates, and advice 
• Reports & Summaries: Written reports, summaries, or briefs that clearly communicate findings, trends, and recommendations 
• Data Tables & Spreadsheets: Cleaned, organized, and annotated datasets, integrated data from multiple sources, and reusable spreadsheets or templates 
• Data Visualizations & Dashboards: Charts, graphs, dashboards, or maps that make data accessible and understandable for community decision-making 
• Strategic Briefs or Presentations: Summaries and recommendations derived from data to support policy, program planning, and community decision-making 
• Knowledge Sharing Materials: Templates, guides, or training materials that support data literacy, analysis, and reporting across the Mawkim Team and partners 
• Community Engagement Materials: Summaries, visualizations, or presentations designed to share data findings in culturally appropriate ways with community members 

 Qualifications:

Successful applicants must: 

• Post-secondary education in relevant field or equivalent work experience
• Demonstrated experience in data analysis, preferably in Indigenous or community-based contexts
• Ability to work collaboratively with First Nations leadership and staff

Assets for ideal applicants include: 

• Familiarity with FNIGC’s principles of OCAP® standards and other Indigenous data governance practices 
• Academic background, certifications, or training in statistics, data science, social sciences, or related fields 
• Previous experience using analytical tools, such as Excel, Google Sheets, R, Python, Power BI, SQL, or similar software 
• Strong attention to accuracy, consistency, and cultural nuance 
• Strong written and communication skills