Researcher (Ottawa) – Upcoming Opportunities Job at CDCI Research
Title: Researcher (Ottawa) – Upcoming Opportunities
Position Type: Full Time/Part-Time
Location: Ottawa
Language Proficiency: English or Bilingual
Job Status: Short-term contract (possibility of renewal)
Closing Date: January 25, 2023
Founded in 1998, CDCI Research is Canada’s largest historical research management and litigation support company. CDCI Research has offices in both Ottawa and Vancouver and provides litigation support, historical and applied research and records management to public and private sector clients across Canada. To learn more about CDCI, please visit our website at www.cdci.ca.
CDCI Research is seeking qualified Researcher candidates for opportunities opening over the next several months. Candidates must be able to work in Ottawa at our office location, Library and Archives Canada, or at federal government client facilities as required.
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Research Manager and Senior Researcher, the Researcher is responsible for undertaking research services for projects. This role performs various research level tasks including undertaking file review of departmental and archival records, document and file summary writing, and report writing. This role will also be responsible for performing quality control activities including reviewing and editing of data to ensure accuracy and adherence to the protocols and standards.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Conduct primary and secondary records research
- Identify and review relevant files and documents using electronic databases and finding aids
- Extract information from documents to be entered into a database
- Code documents into case specific databases
- Perform document production tasks, including assembly of binders, labeling, scanning and archiving documents into collections
- Perform quality control review on scanned images and tombstoned records
- Prepare regular status/progress reports
Mandatory Experience and Qualifications:
- BA in history, gender studies, or law
- Minimum of 2 years of experience conducting primary records research and report writing
- Professional experience conducting research related to 2SLGBTQI and gender topics
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to write analytical reports and other research documents
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
- Ability to engage in training, follow directions, meet deadlines, and follow systematic reporting protocols
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Experience using academic literature databases and the internet for directed searches
- Ability to engage in problem solving as a member of a research team
- Eligible to obtain PWGSC security clearance
- Covid-19 vaccination required (exemptions may be granted on medical or religious grounds)
Additional Desired Experience and Qualifications:
- Experience working at Library and Archives Canada undertaking file review
- Experience working at federal government offices reviewing departmental files
- Experience working with databases in a research or business environment
- Litigation experience is preferred; especially in the area of e-Discovery
- Bilingual (English and French)
- Holds PWGSC Secret security clearance
CDCI offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, life insurance, disability insurance and more.
If you are interested in the position and meet the above qualifications, please submit your resume and cover letter by December 31, 2022. In your response, please detail in bullet point fashion how your skills align to each of the noted qualification criteria.
CDCI Research would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to the large volume of applications, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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