Employment Opportunity: Indigenous Data Sovereignty Assistant
Position type: Full-time; entry-level
Location: Victoria BC (Songhees and Esquimalt territory)
Salary: $23-$27/hour (commensurate with experience)
Application deadline: September 8, 2025
Start Date: September 22, 2025
Company Background:
Kwusen Research & Media (Kwusen) is dedicated to research and digital solutions to support Indigenous sovereignty. We work with Indigenous communities in Canada to collaboratively conduct community-based research on Indigenous knowledge and land use. Our approach emphasizes building capacity in Indigenous communities, supporting community members in researching their own traditions and land use practices utilizing innovative digital services. Our suite of software solutions supports communities in field-data collection as well as management of research data and consultation tracking. Our digital services are used by over forty Indigenous communities across Canada to manage and store Indigenous land use data, as well as to assist in the management of natural resource sector consultations/referrals they receive from government and industry.
For more information please visit our website at: http://www.kwusen.ca/
Employment Opportunity:
Kwusen invites applications for an Indigenous Data Sovereignty Assistant. This is a full-time, entry-level position based in Kwusen’s office in downtown Victoria, BC (on Songhees and Esquimalt territory).
The successful candidate will provide support to staff at Indigenous nations using Kwusen’s web-based mapping technologies including the Community KnowledgeKeeper (CKK) (a research data and consultations management system), NationsConnect (a web portal for inter-governmental communication) andGeoKeeper (an environmental monitoring and field data collection app).
Reporting to the Digital Services Manager, you will work with cross-functional teams to support Indigenous communities conducting research and documentation of Indigenous Rights, Title, and land use. As part of a company that works exclusively with Indigenous Nations, you will contribute to Indigenous data sovereignty and support Nations conducting Rights-based research with digital tools across Canada. You will also work with our team to support Indigenous communities conducting research and data analysis related to climate change, environmental monitoring, land use, and Indigenous participation in Environmental Assessment processes.
Job Duties Include:
Work closely with Indigenous community staff to support their work on land and resource governance
Provide assistance to Indigenous nations in repatriating and archiving records of their Indigenous knowledge and history
Supporting our Research Team in conducting community-based research projects related to Indigenous Rights and Title
Support our Digital Services Team in provision of trainings and other capacity building initiatives with Indigenous communities
Support our Development Team to assist in product maintenance, testing and support
Use Google Earth and/or GIS software for basic mapping purposes
Complete archival research and advanced thematic coding of interview transcripts
Graphic design and video/audio editing using Adobe Creative Suite
Coordinate Kwusen communications – both external and client-facing
General office and administrative duties as required
What you bring:
Demonstrated interest in Indigenous Rights, Indigenous land management, and environmental assessments with Indigenous communities in Canada
Experience supporting researchers or project leaders in an academic, industrial, or community setting
Demonstrated understanding of the cultural knowledge and communication skills required to connect with Indigenous communities.
Ability to work independently to complete tasks with great attention to detail
Ability to listen and clearly communicate technical details and build rapport with people of diverse backgrounds
Proficiency with MS Office, Google Suite, and/or Adobe Creative Suite
Experience in marketing and content management
Experience completing digital data entry
A social sciences (anthropology, history, geography or similar) Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or related experience
To Apply:
Please email your resume/CV and the contact information for three references to jobs@kwusen.ca by September 8, 2025. Please include “Indigenous Data Sovereignty Assistant Application” in the subject line. For questions regarding the position, please email jobs@kwusen.ca. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
Working exclusively for Indigenous clients, Kwusen is committed to making our workforce more equitable for Indigenous people. We value the perspectives, knowledge and experience brought by individuals with Indigenous backgrounds in the work and goals that we pursue, and they may be given preference in our hiring process. As a result, we encourage all Indigenous applicants to self-identify in their application.
