Research Director [Ottawa]
 

Research Director

    

 

Job Title:

 

Research Director

 
 

Organization:

 

Know History Inc.

 

Job Type:

Permanent

 

Language Required:

 

English

 
 

Location:

 

Ottawa, Ontario

 
 

Application Deadline:

 

19-Nov-2018

 

Job Start Date:

10-Dec-2018

 

Date Posted:

 

26-10-2018

 

Email:

alison@knowhistory.ca

 

Web Link to Institution:

 

http://knowhistory.ca/research-director/

 
 

Salary:

 

Starting from $90,000 to $95,000.  

 
 

Job Description:

 

Know History is a leading Canadian Historical Research firm that provides research services to Indigenous organizations, government, museums, and heritage groups. We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Research Director in our Ottawa Office.

As a Research Director you will be working directly with a team of motivated and exceptionally talented researchers with a passion for History & Heritage.

Experience & Qualifications

The Research Director will have 6+ years conducing historical research in a consulting environment with consulting experience. Experience managing research teams and working with INAC Litigation Management Research Branch. Excellent knowledge of Canadian History especially Canadian Indigenous history. Experience being an expert witness would be a benefit.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include:
• Writing research reports
• Designing research plans
• Mentoring staff
• Administration of project budgets, timelines, etc.
• Providing quality assurance on work
• Writing and Responding to RFPs
• Identifying business opportunities
• Interfacing with Clients

Skills & Abilities
• Excellent oral and written communications
• Strong planning and organizational skills with ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Strong Writing
• Detail orientated
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Excellent listening skills
• High level of initiative
• Problem-solving 

Our employees are our most valued resource. If you are looking to contribute to and work in a positive & progressive workplace then please send your resume, cover letter and two references to Alison@knowhistory.ca by November 19th2018.

All applications will be considered as they are received, and a selection could be made prior to the closing date. We thank everyone for their interest, but only those selected will be contacted.