Senior Analyst
Role Overview
Senior Analyst in market and social research at Advanis, a research-based consulting firm serving private- and public-sector clients.
The role includes research and operations activities on client-sponsored projects.
The posting lists Edmonton, Waterloo, and Montréal, with work described as in-office or hybrid.
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Role overview
Senior Analyst in market and social research at Advanis, a research-based consulting firm serving private- and public-sector clients.
The role includes research and operations activities on client-sponsored projects.
The posting lists Edmonton, Waterloo, and Montréal, with work described as in-office or hybrid.
Research stream
- Review and program surveys to meet research objectives under a lead consultant.
- Conduct project quality assurance and plan and conduct data analysis and tabulation.
- Create and manage reports and presentations with project teams.
- Help lead authors develop client briefs, presentations, and reports; turn results into insights and report bullet points.
- Mentor new analysts, contribute to business development, identify growth opportunities, and respond to client requests.
Operations stream
- Deploy online, telephone, or voice-recognition surveys.
- Coordinate outside contractors and team members to complete data collection.
- Monitor and manage project profitability.
- Develop and implement data-collection quotas and targets, analyze response-rate metrics, and adjust plans as needed.
Experience and education
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience designing, managing, and delivering quantitative market research.
- University degree in business/commerce/marketing, psychology/sociology, political science, mathematics/statistics, or economics.
- Research experience with Canadian federal, provincial, or municipal governments, or companies in industries including technology/SaaS, healthcare, financial services, telecommunications, or transportation.
- Experience creating reports and delivering results under tight timelines is an asset.
Skills
- Experience with data analytics, basic statistical techniques, and weighting.
- Proficient in Excel and competent in statistical software such as SPSS, R, or SAS.
- Strong data visualization proficiency; examples include Tableau, Visual BI, SQL, and Power BI.
- Business analysis, communication, attention to detail, report design, and turning detailed analysis into clear insights are described as strong assets.
Training
- Advanis provides structured training on its tools and processes, including proprietary survey, statistical, and reporting software.
- The role includes a senior career mentor and a training buddy.
Compensation
- The stated salary range is $62,000 to $71,000; the posting does not specify a pay cadence.
- Starting pay depends on academic background, relevant experience, and demonstrated technical aptitude.
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