Youth Job Opportunity: Youth Researcher

Are you a young leader interested in youth development and land-based learning? Do you want to develop your skills doing research with people? Do you want to make a difference for future youth in Łutsël K’é? Apply today to be a youth researcher!
 
Position
The youth researcher will be part of a fun and collaborative team planning a workshop and interviews for former youth participants of land camps (such as caribou camps, canoe trips, culture camps, etc.). The purpose of the workshop is to hear directly from young people about how these camps have impacted them. With more camps to come in Thaidene Nëné , the youth researcher will have a direct impact on future activities for Łutsël K’é Dene youth.
 
Skills Required

• People skills (making people feel welcome, participating in workshops, conducting interviews)
• Basic computer skills (typing, transcribing interviews) with willingness to explore other areas like video and photo editing
• Familiar with using audio recorders and video cameras
• Familiar with or interested in research
• Organized
• Willing to meet online (from the WLED office)
• Willing to work outdoors/go to camp

 
Hours and Salary
The position begins May 17, 2024, and ends July 30, 2024. This is a part-time position. The youth researcher will work 20 hours/week on average. The salary is $24.86/hour.
 
Working Relationships
The youth researcher will work in partnership with the Wildlife, Lands, and Environment Department (WLED) and the Thaidene Nëné Department (TDN) and will report to the WLED/TDN managers and Carrie Karsgaard, assistant professor at Cape Breton University.
 
To apply, email resume to [email protected] and [email protected].
Deadline to apply: May 10, 2024