Senior Research Associate – Public Affairs
Environics Research
Environics Research
Environics delivers evidence-based advice in support of clients’ strategic, communications, policy, reputational and issues management challenges. We are a creative and intellectually vibrant research consultancy, where methodological rigour and unrivalled analytical capabilities come together. Our experience, our people, and our sophisticated tool kit help our clients get answers to their most important questions.
As a company, we value and invest in developing our people, and embrace a flexible and autonomous work culture. We welcome and encourage the perspectives offered by candidates with lived experience in Canada’s diverse communities.
Learn more about our company here: https://environics.ca/about-us/join-our-team/
About the Team – Corporate & Public Affairs
The Corporate and Public Affairs research team at Environics is looking for candidates to join us. Our research supports clients in a range of areas, including corporate brand and reputation, corporate responsibility, government/public affairs, public policy, regulatory matters, thought leadership, and employee engagement. We assist organizations with their stakeholder relations: with politicians, civil servants, customers and local communities, clients, shareholders, trade associations, think tanks, business groups, charities, unions, and the media.
Our work touches on and is influenced by key societal issues and trends: environment/climate, energy transition, diversity and inclusion, housing, transportation, education, health care, etc.
The Position
The Corporate and Public Affairs team is looking to add consultants with experience in public opinion/marketing research.
Applicants must have a related educational background and at least five years of experience in a relevant field, including time in a public opinion/marketing research agency providing services to public, private, and/or NGO clients.
If you believe your educational and work experience background could be an asset to our team, tell us how. We’d love to hear from you.
You Have
- A post-secondary degree, preferably in social science, business, or communications/marketing.
- Foundational training in market research methods from a research analyst program or similar
- Experience working with a range of research inquiry, qualitative and quantitative methods
- An appetite to work in a fast-paced environment that will challenge you to deliver your best work
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple clients and/or projects at once
- Demonstrated analytical and data synthesis abilities, from designing research all the way to interpretation and presentation
- Effective communication, data visualization, story-telling skills, and the ability to comfortably present to a range of audiences
- Strong skills in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.
- Team and client management skills, to take the lead on specific projects or assignments
- Experience and interest in qualitative techniques, including facilitating individual and small group discussions, as well as reporting on qualitative findings
- A strong understanding of the research/engagement process, from beginning to end including networking, nurturing, and client acquisition.
- A proven ability to effectively work independently along with a willingness to collaborate with colleagues and to work in a team setting, including training, and mentoring junior colleagues.
- Bilingualism (French and English) is an asset.
Within 6 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 a range of organizations to determine communications marketing and business strategies based on human–driven insights.
- Experience life at a forward-thinking research agency that thrives on a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and entrepreneurship.
- Solve a difficult problem that you never imagined you would encounter. And enjoy every minute of it.
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Let us know you’re interested!
Apply For The Position
Email our team with your resume and a short paragraph detailing your experience and why you’re the perfect fit for our team. Include links or attachments with your portfolio or examples of your work. We look forward to hearing from you and can’t wait for you to help us build amazing things!
All applications will be held in the strictest confidence. Only those selected for in-person interviews will be contacted. Environics Research is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse work community. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, genders, ethnicities, and abilities.
