Senior Research Associate, Education & Skills – 12-month Contract

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🇨🇦 Canada – Remote

💵 $80.8k - $95k / year

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🔬 Research Analyst

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Signal49 Research

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51 - 200 employees

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

📣 Marketing

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Signal49 Research is Canada’s leading independent, not-for-profit applied research organization (formerly The Conference Board of Canada) that produces evidence-based economic, labour market, innovation, health, immigration, and Indigenous communities research. It offers recurring research series, subscription data products, custom economic and policy analysis, research centres, and executive councils to inform decision-making by government, business, and civil society. The organization convenes senior leaders, publishes forecasts and dashboards, and delivers bespoke impact assessments and forums to support policy and strategic planning.

📋 Description

• Lead, manage, and contribute to applied research projects of varying sizes, scopes, and complexities • Design and conduct research on education, skills, labour markets, workforce development, and education-to-workforce pathways • Apply advanced quantitative research techniques and mixed-methods approaches to education-related economic and social data • Analyze complex research results and translate them into key messages and insights for senior executives and decision-makers • Produce research reports, executive summaries, articles, presentations, op-eds, and proposals • Manage project deliverables, budgets, timelines, and client expectations • Work directly with clients and partners to scope research questions, present findings, and identify implications • Support business development by developing research concepts and proposals, securing research funding, and building executive relationships • Conceptualize new research opportunities and projects • Present findings at conferences, business development meetings, and other external forums • Connect Signal49’s research, data, and expertise across Education & Skills and related Knowledge Areas • Deliver high-quality products and customer service while demonstrating collaboration and professional values

🎯 Requirements

• PhD or Master’s degree in economics, or a closely related quantitative discipline • Minimum of six years’ experience in a professional research environment with responsibility for handling complex projects from inception to completion • Substantial experience and in-depth knowledge of economic or public policy research on education and skills themes • Strong quantitative research and analytical skills, including experience with large and complex datasets and public data sources such as Statistics Canada • Demonstrated understanding of qualitative research approaches, including literature reviews, interviews and case studies • Proficiency with R, Python, Power BI and/or other research analysis tools • Ability to interpret complex research findings and translate them into clear, practical insights • Ability to write clearly, concisely, and quickly for a range of audiences • Strong project management skills, including managing multiple priorities, deadlines, budgets, and client expectations • Outstanding interpersonal and stakeholder communication skills • Business acumen and a growth mindset, with interest in research opportunities, proposals, and business development • Proficiency working in a Microsoft Office environment • Ability to travel within Canada as required • Ability and comfort to work 100 per cent of the time from a home office in Canada • Productive, professional, and safe home office environment during regular business hours, including internet service and a reliable connection

🏖️ Benefits

• Virtual First – work from home anywhere across Canada • Recognition programs • Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) • Option of compressed workweeks with Friday afternoon closures • Optional defined benefit pension plan with 5% match eligibility from Day One • Inclusive, accessible, and supportive work environment • Interview accessibility accommodations, including questions shared in advance, live captions or transcription, and flexibility in interview formats, timing, and assessments

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