Employment opportunity: 6-month contract with possibility of extension
Reports to: Associate Director, Education & Skills
Location: remote work arrangement within Canada
The Conference Board of Canada is the nation’s largest independent applied research organization offering unbiased, evidence-based information and analysis to both industry and federal/provincial governments. We have one of the country’s largest private economic analysis and forecasting teams and are widely recognized for expert economic forecasting, modeling, and leading analysis. Simply put, we deliver insights that help leaders cut through the noise and make informed decisions.
Our Education and Skills research group is seeking a Senior Research Associate to join its team.
Our Ideal Candidate… will be an experienced researcher and communicator who has a deep understanding of business, academia, government, and public policy issues related to education and skills, and can convey insights to a variety of audiences. They will have the ability to think strategically and respond quickly to multiple priorities and deadlines in a concise and compelling way. In this role, you will be expected to conceptualize strategic research issues, manage, and conduct major research projects utilizing your experience with qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, and produce high quality written work, leveraging your communication skills. In addition, the candidate will lead on a variety of business development activities—growth mindset for this role is a must.
Overall, the successful candidate will be part of a professional research and convening team and will undertake integrated, non-partisan, and compelling applied research for public policy and private sector decision-makers.
We are a virtual organization and as a remote worker you must be comfortable and able to work 100 per cent of the time from a home office. To be successful as a remote worker you need to have a self-starter attitude, possess strong organizational and time management skills and be a proactive communicator. Having a home office environment that provides for a productive, professional, and safe work environment during regular working/business hours is a requirement of this role.
About the Role
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About You
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We value the unique skills, experiences, and insights that each employee brings to The Conference Board of Canada. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please email [email protected] and we will work with you to meet your needs.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest in The Conference Board of Canada. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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