Research Advisor

2 months ago


Edmonton, Canada City of Edmonton Full time

**Job Number**:50882**

The City of Edmonton is looking for an experienced and innovative Research Advisor to join the Corporate Research team. Working with Senior Research Advisors, the Manager of Corporate Research, and other colleagues in the Integrated Communication section at the office of the Chief Communications Office, you will provide support for research projects across the corporation.

Your responsibilities will encompass research planning, questionnaire design, online survey programming, data cleaning/coding, quantitative and qualitative analysis, reporting, and supporting presentations. These contributions are essential for gathering valuable input from Edmontonians, which directly informs decision-making by city officials and elected representatives.

**What will you do?**
- Support the design of research plans to all business areas on all market research and public opinion research studies across the organization
- Support the development of research instruments such as questionnaires and discussion guides
- Conduct data validation and analysis, develop research reports and presentations, as well as execute secondary research, as required
- Provide statistical analysis and/ or thematic coding and analysis when required
- Support the management and maintenance of the corporate survey tools and online survey panel, the Edmonton Insight Community
- Work closely with research vendors to undertake research studies as required
- Liaise with external stakeholders within the professional research community and industry associations
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships across the corporation; carry out responsibilities with respect and inclusiveness
- Explore other research and engagement methods, such as online tools, ethnographic and anthropological approach, advanced analytics and others, as part of the City’s efforts to continuously improve its approach to research and public engagement
- Ensure research unit is aligning with the City of Edmonton’s public engagement strategies, policies and goals

**Qualifications**:

- Completion of a University degree in Business/Commerce, Social Sciences, Statistics or a closely related field with coursework in marketing, research, public opinion or related areas of focus
- 2 years experience in marketing research and/or public opinion research (including the design and implementation of research projects ), marketing concepts, market research expertise, market penetration, online engagement, online panel management and research design to reach diverse populations

**A**ssets**:

- Graduate degree in a related area
- Certified Analytics and Insights Professional (CAIP) designation
- Proficiency in online survey platforms such as Qualtrics
- Proficiency in spreadsheets or google sheets
- Proficiency in statistical descriptive analysis

**Skills required for success**:

- Demonstrated research expertise in research design, quota sampling, statistical analysis and data management skills
- Excellent research, analytical and conceptual skills, both qualitative and quantitative
- Adept at written communication, including report writing, creating presentations, and a demonstrated ability to write in plain language
- Well-developed computer skills (Google-suite, SPSS, Microsoft office)
- Effective verbal communication skills
- Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
- Applicants may be tested.

**Work Environment**:

- **Note**: This position may be eligible for a **hybrid work arrangement** with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52.
- The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.
- This position is eligible for the **flexible work arrangement**, which includes an additional 19 earned days off (EDOs) annually.

**_ Up to 1 temporary full-time position for up to 11 months_**

**Hours of Work**: 40 hours per week

**Salary Range**: $38.908 - $48.609 Hourly $81,239.90 - $101,495.59 Annually

**Talent Acquisition Consultant**:SM / MM

**Classification Title**: Market Planner I

**Posting Date**: Oct 29, 2024

**Closing Date**: Nov 12, 2024 11:59:00 PM (MST)

**Number of Openings (up to)**: 1 - Temporary Full-time

**Union**: CSU 52

**Department**: Relationships and Customer Access

**Work Location(s)**: 11th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4



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