Res o 24r

Posting Title- RES O 24R - Research Analyst- Position Classification- Research Officer R24- Union- GEU- Work Options- Remote, Hybrid- Location- Comox, BC V9M 3M2 CA
Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5 CA
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
Penticton, BC V2A 8X1 CA
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Terrace, BC V8G 1W2 CA
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
- Salary Range- $76,071.18 - $86,658.48 annually- Close Date- 10/30/2024- Job Type- Temporary (Auxiliary)- Temporary End Date- 10/30/2026- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Destination BC Corp.- Ministry Branch / Division- Corporate Development- Job Summary**Position**: Research Analyst
**Classification**: RO24
**Salary**: $76,071.18 - $86,658.48
**Status**: Temporary, Full-Time (24 months)
**Location**: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains region (Hybrid)
Comox Valley, BC (Remote)
Cranbrook, BC (Remote)
Kamloops, BC (Remote)
Kelowna, BC (Remote)
Nanaimo, BC (Remote)
Penticton, BC (Remote)
Prince George, BC (Remote)
Terrace, BC (Remote)
Victoria, BC (Remote)

**Work Option**: Hybrid or Remote
**Closing Date**:October 30 at 4pm
**Position #**: 00117994
**Competition #**: DBC 2024-24
- If you are interested and you meet the selection criteria, please respond to _this link_ with your cover letter and CV_ **prior to 4 PM on October 30, 2024.**

**The initial salary for this position will start at the beginning of the listed salary range with the opportunity to advance up the pay grid in annual increments. An eligibility list may be established.**

Destination BC is recognized globally for our strong, authentic brand, our award-winning creative and leading-edge marketing, and our destination management strategies. We work hard, play to our strengths, support each other unreservedly, and consider it a privilege to share the transformative power of BC’s experiences with the world. We offer the opportunity to love what you do by engaging in exciting and innovative work and immersing yourself in a collaborative work culture that is committed to empowerment and employee learning and development. Our primary workplace model is a combination of in office and work from home based on a split week giving you the best of both worlds.

A safe and respectful workplace for all employees is a leading priority for our organization, and as part of this, we are committed to the health and safety of our employees, industry partners, sub-contractors, and community.

**PURPOSE OF POSITION**

Reporting to the Manager, Research Insights, the Research Analyst is a key member of the Research & Analytics team. The Research Analyst is responsible for handling client requests related to business intelligence, offering analysis and recommendations, and/or conducting research projects to address these needs. This role will involve interpreting tourism industry statistics relevant to various Destination BC programs to support their business goals. The Research Analyst will also be responsible for effectively communicating research findings across different platforms, including internal and external presentations, working groups and committees.

**SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES**
- Analyzing, using appropriate statistical techniques, large databases and producing descriptive and analytical reports for senior management, the tourism industry, media, and the public on tourism trends, economic issues and marketing performance.
- Works as part of internal and external cross-functional teams to understand business problems and how research can be applied to address those problems.
- Fulfilling frequent research information requests from industry, media, consultants, other government agencies, Destination BC management and staff, and the general public.
- Participating in major research projects, through research project design, interviewer training, questionnaire/survey design, project management, and analysis of databases and other activities, with the guidance of senior staff.
- Preparing, and managing the production of widely circulated Destination BC research publications such as the Value of Tourism, Tourism Indicators, and Regional/Market/Sector Profiles.
- Preparing briefing notes and presentations for senior management, and making presentations at Board meetings and meetings of senior management, as required.
- Preparing and leading presentations and workshops at industry and association meetings and conferences.
- Maintaining the confidentiality of research project results, ensuring confidentiality and security of databases containing sensitive business specific data and information in compliance with privacy laws and government, corporate and industry standards.
- Negotiating and managing research contracts for research projects valued up to $50,000.
- Other duties as required.

**JOB REQUIREMENTS**
- Post-secondary degree in research, analytics, statistics, business administration, or other quantitative discipline, or an eq