Community-Based Researcher and Project Lead

Title:                           Community-Based Researcher and Project Lead

Start Date:                July 2026

Term:                         1-Year Fixed term with the possibility to become Fulltime

Accountable to:      Senior Researcher

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Summary of Function:

The Community-Based Researcher and Project Leader will lead community-driven research, knowledge building, engagement, communications, and project coordination for priority initiatives of the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government (LMG). Working within the Executive Office, the Community-Based Researcher and Project Leader will take a lead role in advancing initiatives that support Mi’gmaw governance, law development, land stewardship, community awareness, and meaningful community participation.

Job Duties:

• Lead community-based research activities, including literature reviews, document review, interviews, focus groups, surveys, and analysis.
• Gather, organize, synthesize, and summarize information from community members, knowledge holders, technical advisors, consultants, and other relevant sources.
• Lead the development and review of governance, law-making, land-based, and stewardship-related materials, reports, frameworks, guidelines, and communications, in collaboration with relevant staff, advisors, and partners.
• Prepare and guide the development of clear written summaries, briefing materials, reports, and other knowledge products that inform decision-making and strengthen community understanding.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate community engagement activities, including meetings, workshops, focus groups, interviews, information sessions, and awareness activities.
• Lead meaningful participation processes by preparing engagement materials, gathering feedback, documenting input, and helping ensure community perspectives are reflected in project outcomes.
• Work respectfully with Elders, knowledge holders, community members, staff, consultants, advisory bodies, and external partners.
• Develop accessible communication pieces, updates, surveys, postings, and presentation materials to support community awareness and participation.
• Lead the coordination of priority initiatives by developing workplans, tracking milestones, organizing meetings, coordinating contributors, and ensuring activities move forward in a timely and coordinated manner.
• Monitor progress, identify emerging needs or issues, and provide regular updates to the Senior Researcher and relevant project teams.
• Lead and advance land-based, governance, stewardship, and community awareness initiatives through research, coordination, communications, and engagement activities as required.
• Perform other related research, facilitation, communications, coordination, and administrative duties within the Executive Office as assigned.
• For a complete job description please contact: LMGJOBS@listuguj.ca

Requirements:

• Post-secondary education or demonstrated experience in research, Indigenous studies, governance, environmental studies, social sciences, or a related field.
• Experience conducting community-based research, interviews, focus groups, and literature reviews.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and facilitation.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple project streams, and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, particularly within Mi’gmaq and Indigenous community contexts.
• Knowledge of Mi’gmaw governance, law, culture, or land-based initiatives is a strong asset.
• Proficiency in or knowledge of the Mi’gmaw language is considered an asset.
• Ability to pass a criminal background/Vulnerable Sector check.

Submit Confidential Applications, Resumes and References to:

LMG Human Resources

19 Riverside West,

Listuguj (Quebec) G0C 2R0

LMGJOBS@listuguj.ca

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS CLOSE OF BUSINESS

Thursday July 23, 2026