Environics Research Is Seeking A Research Associate To Join Our Toronto Mobility Services Team

Required Skills and Knowledge

• A foundational understanding of the core principals of quantitative and qualitative market research, including an understanding of how the market research industry is evolving to meet new challenges.
• A functional understanding of how online interaction spaces (YouTube, Reddit, chat forums, ) and major social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc.) are used for marketing, consumer outreach and brand reputation management.
• Familiarity with online analytics tools for website and social media performance (Google Analytics, Facebook Insights, etc.), or third-party tools that provide equivalent functionality (Sprout Social, Hootsuite, etc.).
• Knowledge of social listening best practices (including familiarity with tools such as Khoros, Sprinklr, Meltwater, Synthesio, etc.) and experience with traditional media monitoring is an asset.
• The ability to organize, analyze and synthesize data using software resources like Excel, SPSS or R.
• Excellent ability to interpret and classify data into defined categories.
• Sound analytical skills and judgement, with the ability to find meaning and patterns in data, as well as the ability to stay focused during repetitive analysis.
• The ability to adapt and adjust to “on-the-fly” requests should they arise. Must be comfortable with the structured or planned work week being interrupted by unexpected requests that demand the reorganization of schedules.
• The ability to work independently while also exhibiting exceptional time management skills.
• An appetite to work in a fast-paced environment that will challenge you to deliver your best work, but also one that you’ll find personally and intellectually rewarding.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• French language proficiency would be considered a significant asset.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, English, Communications or related discipline; or research analyst certification from an accredited college.

Work Experience

• Candidates with previous employment experience as an analyst, research associate or general researcher are encouraged. Recent graduates are also welcome to apply, but may be expected to be able to draw upon past work, volunteer or internship experience to make meaningful contributions to client work.

Within 3 months you will …

• Be exposed to a range of client problems that demand out-of-the box thinking and creative problem-solving.
• Work hands-on with data used by major Canadian businesses to determine strategies based on data-driven insights.
• Experience life at a forward-thinking research agency that thrives on a culture of curiosity and entrepreneurship.