Urban Housing Research and Data Coordinator - Competition 2025-068

Urban Housing Research and Data Coordinator - Competition 2025-068

Housing and Infrastructure 

Full-Time Term with a possibility of an extension

Closing Date: June 27, 2025

Position Summary

The Urban Housing Research and Data Coordinator is responsible for conceptualizing, researching, gathering, and assembling information. Reporting directly to the First Nations Housing and Infrastructure Specialist, the coordinator is also responsible for conducting research on various policies regarding urban housing, providing data and details for media statements, and drafting research documents and recommendations for an effective First Nations decision-making process regarding urban housing for First Nations in Manitoba.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research and data and provide supporting information for briefing notes, reports, and other written materials for internal and external audiences.


• Conduct research and data needed in the development of media statements for review by the First Nations Housing and Infrastructure Specialist and/or staff.


• Create various statistics, data, spreadsheets, charts, and presentations pertinent to the various projects and research tasks.


• Ability to retrieve information and data using outside sources, for example, through the “Freedom of Information Act” or through the archives.


• Stay current with the various urban housing-related issues that affect urban First Nations.


• Provide support with the research and data collection for different areas of urban housing specific to First Nations.


• Research policies and procedures of various housing-related mechanisms, such as the Residential Tenancies Branch (RTB) or similar rights and responsibilities that relate to urban housing affecting First Nations.


• Conduct statistics research and prepare draft presentations.


• Basic data analysis and summary preparations.


• Support in the success of work plans, tasking, and benchmarks in place by management.


• Draft higher-level presentations when needed and specific to tasks such as strategies, discussion papers, and position papers.


• Adhere to office policies and procedures and confidentiality.


• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or graduate degree in Education, Communications, or related fields.


• Demonstrates data management skills.


• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.


• Demonstrates problem-solving and organization skills.


• Knowledge of First Nations’ political issues with urban housing would be an asset.


• Excellent time management skills.


• Reliable, trustworthy, and dependable.


• Ability to work closely with others, independently or as a member of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals.


• Ability to follow office procedures, practices, and confidentiality.


• Proficient use of Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, and


• Adhere to AMC policies and procedures with specific attention to attendance and professional


• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.


• Must have a current satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Clear Child Abuse Checks.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their cover letter identifying the position title and quote competition number applying for, qualifications, and resume, along with 3 professional reference listings (include a most recent employer reference) by

4:00 p.m. June 27, 2025 to:

Human Resources

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs

14th Floor, 275 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2B3

Quote Competition #2025-068 in your application

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. No phone calls will be accepted. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.

Preference will be given to First Nations people. If successful, applicants will be asked to verify citizenship documentation issued by a First Nation or government-issued documentation or affirmation from the Inuit, Métis, or non-status Indigenous community with which they identify.

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