The Conference Board of Canada Looking for Associate Director, Human Capital Research at Ottawa, ON Full Time

Employment opportunity: Permanent, Full-Time

Reports to: Director, Human Capital Research

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.

We are seeking an Associate Director, Research in our Human Capital Knowledge Area. The Conference Board of Canada is a trusted source of evidence-based human capital research and development. Through a combination of timely and relevant data, insights, trends, analysis, and peer-to-peer learning, we help leaders enhance their organizations’ strategic and competitive position as they develop and execute HR plans—and build the future of our country.

The Human Capital Knowledge Area team is responsible for producing unbiased, high-quality research publications for our subscribers, bringing topical thought leadership to the members of our six councils and interacting directly with funders to research topics that solve our country’s wicked problems related to the workplace.

Our Ideal Candidate… is a strong leader with a passion for and proven ability to produce applied research. You are a thought leader and subject matter expert in human resources, workplace mental health and inclusion. You have proven success with both people and project management. You have demonstrated success in client and stakeholder relations, business development and have an excellent work ethic. Commitment to producing high quality research and demonstrating professional values in all aspects of work and interactions with colleagues and customers is a must.

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

Some of the things you will do every day:

Leadership Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Director, provide vision and leadership in advancing and growing the Human Capital research and convening portfolio within your areas of responsibility.
• Bring a strategic orientation with the ability to successfully execute on business development and operational targets to meet annual revenue, operating and stakeholder impact targets.
• Embrace the role of spokesperson for the Board speaking with authority and credibility at conferences, events, roundtables, and media interviews raising the profile of the knowledge area and the brand.
• Coach, mentor and develop a team of research professionals.
• Demonstrate the values of the organization in all interactions with employees, internal and external stakeholders.

Operational Responsibilities

• Lead the team by functioning as a subject matter expert in human resources, workplace mental health and inclusion research.
• Manage a team of research professionals and oversee the day-to-day operations of areas of responsibility.
• Oversee and lead research projects varying in size, scope and complexity focusing on high quality, impactful projects with on-time, on-budget
• Communicate effectively with senior leaders across the organization.

Business Development and Financial Responsibilities

• Work with the Director and ET lead to determine business plan and target for your areas of responsibility.
• Strategic responsibility for business development plan and execution to ensure financial stability and growth in your areas of responsibility.
• Demonstrate sound financial management.
• Collaborate with the Director and other members of the senior management team to anticipate, identify, develop and secure short, medium and long-term opportunities.
• Meet area of responsibility’s annual revenue and operating targets.

About You

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Master’s degree and/or PhD in business, organizational behavior, organizational psychology, human resources management, the humanities, social sciences, or other related discipline.
• Minimum of six years of progressive management experience in a research, consulting or professional, customer focused environment. Including proven success at:
• managing a team of professional staff.
• business development including the capacity to identify and implement new growth opportunities.
• development and delivery of strategic goals and objectives
• Research experience to include:
• Demonstrated understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
• Ability to write clearly, concisely, and quickly – advanced writing skills are essential and published work would be a definite asset.
• Proven ability to translate research data intomessaging that is meaningful to audience
• Leading complex projects from inception to completion.
• Solid understanding of human resources, workplace mental health, inclusion and related high-level organizational opportunities/challenges in both the private and public sectors.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to communicate research findings to senior executives.
• Extensive network of contacts with thought leaders and key national and international peer organizations.
• Proficiency in an MS Office environment.
• Availability to travel within Canada and ability for occasional international travel is
• Bilingualism would be a definite asset.

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.