Research Associate, Indigenous and Northern Communities

The Conference Board of Canada (CBoC) is the nation’s largest independent applied research organization offering unbiased, evidence-based information and analysis to both industry, NGOs and federal/provincial governments. We have one of the country’s largest private economic analysis and forecasting teams and are widely recognized for expert economic forecasting, modeling, and leading analysis. CBoC undertakes research to address the most pressing issues in Economics, Innovation and Technology, Human Capital, Sustainability, Immigration, Indigenous and Northern Communities, Education and Skills, and Health. Our social science research provides actionable pathways to solutions. Simply put, we deliver insights that help Canada’s leaders cut through the noise and make informed decisions.

We are a virtual organization and as a remote worker you must be comfortable and able to work 100 per cent of the time from a home office in Canada. To be successful as a remote worker you need to have a self-starter attitude, possess strong organizational and time management skills and be a proactive communicator. Having a home office environment that provides for a productive, professional, and safe work environment during regular working/business hours is a requirement of this role. This includes internet service and a reliable connection.

**About the Role**

On a typical day, you will:

- Lead and/or contribute to research projects of varying complexity.
- Quantitative skills and the ability to work with complex survey data and Statistics Canada datasets, are a focus for this role. This may include multivariate analysis, simulation, descriptive analysis, preparing and cleaning datasets for analysis, and providing notes on data limitations, etc.
- Analyze and effectively translate complex research results into clear, key messages for senior executives and decision makers.
- Collaborate with and support other researchers within the Indigenous and Northern Communities knowledge area
- Anticipate audience needs and contribute to new research product developments.
- Facilitate advisory groups for research projects.
- Communicate effectively with partners, team members, colleagues, research advisors and external stakeholders.
- Participate in internal and external meetings (some overnight travel is required).
- Demonstrate a commitment to producing high quality work and demonstrating professional values in all aspects of work and interactions with stakeholders, colleagues and customers.
- Work closely with the Principal Research Associate, along with other Conference Board staff, including senior and junior researchers, leaders, as well as external partners, to plan and execute research projects.

**About You**

Required Skills and Qualifications:

- Minimum of three years’ experience in a professional applied research context, or equivalent setting, with demonstrable use of both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
- Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in statistics, data science, Indigenous studies, business, economic development, or a relevant social science discipline, along with demonstrated knowledge of northern and Indigenous issues.
- Applied knowledge of complex survey design and multivariate analysis are a strong asset.
- Foundational project management skills.
- Ability to undertake primary data collection activities, including initial outreach to participants.
- Strong writing skills with the ability to write clearly, concisely, and quickly.
- Experience working with a range of Indigenous stakeholders and familiarity with relevant ethical research protocols (such as OCAP).
- Ability to effectively communicate key insights to various stakeholders and client groups.
- Ability to set priorities, work under pressure, deliver high-quality products and meet deadlines.
- A strong sense of teamwork, professionalism, and customer focus.
- Ability to travel in Canada is a requirement (when it is safe to do so).
- Bilingualism or familiarity with an Indigenous language is an asset.

**Benefits**

At CBoC, we believe that putting People First is key to our success and attracting the best people. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive and we are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

- Virtual First - work from home anywhere across Canada with a budget to set up your home office.
- A workplace where your hard work is not just valued, but actively celebrated. We take pride in our commitment to recognizing and rewarding the exceptional talent that drives our success through our Recognition programs.
- Healthcare benefits from Day One to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including a $2,500 benefit for Psychologist, Social Worker or Psychotherapist services
- Work/Life Balance: In addition to 20 days annual vacation, we close between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, observe 13 holidays per year and offer Friday afternoon cl