Institutional Research Analyst

Position Information Position Title Institutional Research Analyst Posting Type Permanent End Date (if applicable) Classification Title Administration 08 Pay Band 8 Min Salary $70,605 Max Salary $88,256 Position Summary Reporting to the department of Institutional Research and Strategic Planning, the incumbent serves as the subject matter expert in Institutional Research to the College in support of planning, policy formulation and decision making for the President and Senior team at both strategic and operational levels.S/he provides analytics that will advance the College’s organizational goals and strategic priorities. In general, s/he is responsible to provide institutional research tools and services to the following processes/areas: Human Resources (analysis of constituency leave balance averages, SWF’s, FTE’s, salaries, equity and diversity, labour relations, etc.) Program Review, Program Prioritization and Program Development Strategic Enrolment Management (per semester) President’s Office initiatives Labour Market Studies Student Feedback on Teaching (per semester) – development, administration and reporting Employer, Graduate, and Student Satisfaction KPI analysis and reporting (annual) Student Experience – administration, reporting and analysis (annual) Employee Engagement – analysis and reporting (per semester) Numerous other research and surveysThe incumbent is expected to provide thoughtful and proactive analysis and recommendations for advancing the College’s strategic priorities and initiatives.The Institutional Research Analyst is part of the Institutional Research and Strategic Planning team responsible for the design and implementation of new and modified strategic intelligence processes which deliver increasingly efficient business outcomes, support academic/institutional excellence and student success, while maintaining and improving both program and service delivery.This position requires a thorough understanding of higher education data sources and analytical methods that will help inform strategic changes to assist in making this organization a leader in evidence based decision making. Location/Campus Thunder Bay Campus Education Minimum level of formal education required for the position 4 year degree or equivalent Specific course(s), certification, qualification, formal training or accreditation required for the position Additional Requirements Excellent organizational, interpersonal, human relations, problem-solving and communication skills; technical writing skills; computer skills such as word processing, spread sheeting, database management. Experience with College sector Program Review, Faculty Evaluations, Strategic Enrolment Management and survey administration. Field(s) of Study Four-year degree in such disciplines as Social Sciences or Humanities, Education, Statistics, Research Methods or a related field Experience Typical number of years of experience, in addition to the necessary education level, required to perform the responsibilities of the position Minimum of three (3) years Type of Experience • Experience supporting research projects. • Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. • Experience with the Faculty Evaluation process in a College environment. • Experience with the Program Review processes in a College environment. • Experience with Strategic Enrolment Management processes in a College environment. • Experience administering surveys using Blue survey software. • Experience supporting Presidents office / Senior administration. • Familiarity with local and regional data in order to help guide college planning. • Familiarity with Banner, ODS Cognos, OCAS Data warehouse, EMSI Analyst and other data collection sources. • Expectation to anticipate and lead Senior Level employees by providing relevant and accurate decision making data. • Ability to work with highly confidential material. • Ability to demonstrate a high level of independence. Posting Detail Information Posting Number AD-24-61P Close Date 01/22/2026 Hours of Work 37.5 hrs/week Shift Type 8:30 - 4:30 Special Instructions to Applicant In keeping with our strategic plan commitment to fostering Access and Success, Community Prosperity and Institutional Excellence, we encourage applications from persons of Indigenous ancestry. In accordance with Confederation College’s core values of respect, caring and openness we are committed to providing our current and future employees with a workplace that is safe, healthy and fair. As such we are fragrance free, fully accessible and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact Human Resources Services at (807) 475-6148 to make appropriate arrangements.