About the Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages (OCIL)

The Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages is dedicated to promoting and championing Indigenous languages by supporting the efforts of Indigenous Peoples across Canada to reclaim, revitalize, maintain, and strengthen their languages.

Our national team is passionate about our work, and the difference we make with the research, resources and innovation we develop collaboratively with partners and share with Indigenous communities. We have policies in place to ensure a welcoming, safe and respectful workplace, as well as rigorous standards for transparency and accountability.

Our Vision:

All Indigenous languages in Canada are protected, vibrant, and thriving.

Our Guiding Principles

1. There is an urgent need for concerted efforts and investments toward the revitalization of Indigenous languages to arrest and reverse the erosion that has already occurred. Research shows that no Indigenous language in Canada is safe and that all are in varying stages of endangerment.
2. Indigenous languages are fundamental to the identities, cultures, spirituality, relationships to the land, worldviews, and self-determination of Indigenous peoples.
3. Indigenous languages have and continue to contribute to the strength of Canada as a whole, including biodiversity and the richness of linguistic and cultural heritage. The Commission is committed to protecting the vitality of all Indigenous languages, including sign languages and sleeping languages.

We welcome interest by qualified candidates as we expand our national team to launch new, exciting projects and to meet growing organizational needs.

About the Role





Reporting to the Knowledge Hub Manager, the Research Analyst supports the planning, coordination, implementation, and documentation of research projects that advance Indigenous language revitalization, preservation, and promotion. The position contributes to research activities by organizing project information, conducting research and environmental scans, tracking deliverables, supporting committees and partnerships, and preparing research products and reports.

The Research Analyst plays an important role in ensuring research activities are well coordinated, timelines are maintained, and knowledge generated through research initiatives is documented and accessible for use by Indigenous communities, partners, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Research Coordination and Support

- Coordinate research activities, project schedules, and deliverables across multiple initiatives.
- Support the implementation of research work plans and project timelines.
- Assist with the administration and coordination of research committees, advisory groups, and working groups.
- Monitor project milestones and support reporting requirements.
- Maintain project documentation, records, and research files.
- Coordinate meetings, consultations, and engagement activities with partners and stakeholders.




- Works effectively across teams and contributes to Knowledge Hub and organizational priorities.

Research Analysis

- Conduct literature reviews, environmental scans, and jurisdictional analyses.
- Compile, organize, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data.
- Support the development of research reports, discussion papers, briefing notes, and presentations.
- Summarize research findings and identify key themes, trends, and opportunities.
- Assist in developing evidence-based recommendations to support organizational priorities

Stakeholder and Partnership Support

- Support relationships with Indigenous communities, organizations, researchers, academic institutions, and partner organizations.
- Coordinate information requests and facilitate communication between project partners.
- Assist in planning and delivering workshops, meetings, and engagement sessions.
- Contribute to collaborative research initiatives and knowledge-sharing activities.

Knowledge Management

- Maintain research databases, repositories, and project records.
- Ensure research materials are properly catalogued, organized, and accessible.
- Support the development of knowledge products including research summaries, fact sheets, and briefing materials.
- Contribute to the dissemination of research findings through reports, presentations, and digital resources.

Indigenous Research and Data Governance

- Support research activities in accordance with Indigenous data sovereignty principles, OCAP® principles, and ethical research practices.
- Assist with data collection, documentation, and management processes.

📌 Research Analyst (Ottawa)
🏢 Office Of The Commissioner Of Indigenous Languages
📍 Ottawa