Research Technician, Market Intelligence

**Come join Canada’s leader in horticultural research and innovation**
- **Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (Vineland) can help you grow your career because we are looking for a Research Technician to join our amazing team.**
- Vineland is a uniquely Canadian results-oriented organization dedicated to horticulture science and innovation. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization, funded in part by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), a five-year, federal-provincial-territorial initiative.
- We deliver innovative products, solutions and services through an integrated and collaborative cross-country network to advance Canada’s research and commercialization agenda.
- **Why work for us**
- Our people are the most important asset in achieving our goals and are known in the world for their excellence in science and entrepreneurship. Our staff enjoys an exciting and challenging work environment noted for collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- **And there’s more**
- Flexible work arrangement
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Paid vacation
- Employee perks
- Company events.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- **What we’re looking for**
- Under the direction of the Director, Consumer, Sensory & Market Insights, the Research Technician will support data collection, analysis and reporting for market intelligence and economics research activities.
- **What you’ll do**- Compile data from primary and secondary sources for market research scans.
- Support literature review development and assist in the preparation of written reports, presentations and communications of research findings to stakeholders.
- Support univariate and multivariate statistical analysis of research results.
- Share responsibility for the development, upkeep and maintenance of shared files and procedures including SOPs, templates and databases.
- Participate in meetings and prepare the minutes.

**Contract Term**:

- Duration: 12 months
- **Qualifications**:

- **What we need from you**- BSc or undergraduate degree in market research, marketing and consumer studies, or economics
- 1-2 years of relevant experience in consumer and/or market research
- Master’s degree considered an asset- **Knowledge and Skills**- Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting agricultural, investment, market, industry, and economic data using software such as Excel, R.
- Familiarity with economic modeling tools and statistical forecasting methods.
- Proficiency in conducting feasibility studies and cost-benefit analysis.
- Knowledge of economics, as it applies to agriculture and sustainability.
- Knowledge of value chains, pricing, and supply-demand dynamics in the agriculture and agri-food sector (desirable).
- Familiarity with environmental scanning and SWOT analysis (desirable).- _(*A more comprehensive position outline is available upon request.)_
- **If Selected**:

- We look forward to hearing from you
- **How to apply**:

- Full Time Position
- Closing date: Open until filled
- Location: Vineland Research and Development Centre, Vineland Station, Ontario
- Our people are the most important asset in achieving our goals and are known in the world for excellence in science and entrepreneurship.
- Our staff enjoys outstanding benefits and an exciting and challenging work environment noted for collaboration and knowledge sharing all set against a backdrop of natural beauty.-**Job Title**-
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