Research Analyst (Contract)
Role Overview
The Research Analyst reports to the Research Director and conducts labour market research and develops competency standards for the environmental workforce.
The role supports market, economic, policy, and competency-standards research, with duties shaped by project phases and priorities.
The position contributes to project management and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences.
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About ECO Canada
ECO Canada supports the Canadian environmental workforce through job creation, wage funding, training, and labour market research.
Its research provides data and insights for employers, individuals, governments, educators, and trainers.
Role overview
The Research Analyst reports to the Research Director and conducts labour market research and develops competency standards for the environmental workforce.
The role supports market, economic, policy, and competency-standards research, with duties shaped by project phases and priorities.
The position contributes to project management and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences.
Responsibilities
- Research and analyze trends, opportunities, and challenges in the Canadian environmental workforce.
- Write, review, edit, data-check, and proofread research reports and supplementary materials.
- Analyze job postings and develop and maintain competency profiles for environmental-sector occupations.
- Present findings through briefings, webinars, and conference presentations; design, program, and analyze surveys.
- Collaborate with stakeholders; organize and document meetings; prepare agendas, slide decks, reports, and speaking notes.
- Conduct interviews and support focus groups, roundtables, advisory committees, workshops, and events.
- Respond to data requests and support colleagues and leaders across departments.
- Assist with project plans, schedules, work hours, budgets, expenditures, updates, reports, and funding proposals.
- Mentor and coordinate interns, oversee consultant deliverables, and monitor labour-market and environmental-sector developments.
Required technical skills
- Strong understanding of labour market and economic data sources and methodologies.
- Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods.
- Ability to develop and maintain databases and data management systems.
- Excellent report writing and data visualization skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office and experience with online survey platforms.
Required transferable skills
- Self-motivated and adaptable, willing to take on new challenges and work in new ways.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including explaining complex information clearly and concisely to varied audiences.
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