Research & Communications Associate

4 weeks ago


Calgary, Canada Careers at ECO Canada Full time

ECO Canada is the steward for the Canadian environmental workforce across all industries. From job creation and wage funding, to training and labour market research - we champion the end-to-end career of an environmental professional. Our efforts promote and drive responsible and sustainable economic growth to ensure that environmental care and best practice are a priority.

We provide competitive benefits and compensation with a great work environment. We are serious about performance, but we also know how to celebrate successes and have fun along the way

As a key member of the Research team, the _Research and Communications Associate_ will be responsible for supporting research on occupational standards development and fostering relationships with external stakeholders. The specific duties performed by the research and communications associate will be determined by the current phase of each research project and the priority of research tasks. While each member of ECO Canada has individual responsibilities, ECO takes a team-based approach. Everyone is encouraged to take ownership of their ideas and to see them through to completion, collaborating with key influencers as required.

**Responsibilities**
- Promoting research activities to increase visibility in the environmental sector.
- Conducting job postings analysis to inform research on the knowledge, skills, and abilities of environmental occupations.
- Producing accurate occupational profiles, with assistance from the Competency Manager.
- Reviewing, compiling, and editing research reports and project documents.
- Assisting with designing and programming surveys.
- Attending research team meetings.
- Other duties as required.

**Qualifications and Education**
- Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience and education.
- A minimum of one-year of experience conducting independent research.
- Experience in communicating complex scientific and technical concepts.
- Demonstrated success in coordinating and executing a variety of creative, persuasive, and effective communications.
- Familiarity with occupational research and workforce development is an asset.
- Familiarity with practices, methods, and techniques used with occupational or demographics research and workforce analytics is an asset.
- Experience with MS Office and online survey platforms such as SurveyMonkey is essential.
- Excellent communication skills (reading, listening, writing, etc.).
- Strong analytical and pattern recognition skills with a capacity to visualize problems using systems thinking.
- Fluent in English - Fluency in French is considered an asset.
- Self-motivated, adaptable and a positive attitude.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
- In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge Moh’kinsstis and the traditional Treaty 7 territory of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani as well as the Stoney Nakoda and Tsuut'ina nations. We acknowledge the members of the Metis community and specifically, the Métis Nation Region Three. Finally in the spirit of reconciliation and because we are all treaty people, we also acknowledge all Calgarians who make our homes in the traditional Treaty 7 territory of Southern Alberta._



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