Researcher – Education

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Indspire Full time $77,200 - $1,008,800 per year

Contract until March 31, 2026

Location: Toronto/Six Nations/Remote

Hourly Rate: $37.50-$48.50

Open Until Filled

Job Description

Make a lasting impact. Work with purpose.

Join one of Canada's Top 10 Charities of Impact. Indspire is a national Indigenous charity that invests in the education of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students, empowering individuals, strengthening communities, and building a stronger country for all.

We are currently hiring a Researcher to join our Research & Impact Unit department for a short-term contract. Reporting to the Lead Researcher, the Researcher will advance Indspire's Education and Labour Market (ELM) research portfolio, supporting quantitative data analysis, survey design, and integration of multiple large datasets (e.g., NES, ILP, BBF, and external sources such as Statistics Canada).

This role will contribute to producing high-quality, data-driven insights that inform national understanding of Indigenous learners' pathways into post-secondary education and the labour market.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you'll be:

  • Leading quantitative research projects within the ELM portfolio.
  • Cleaning, merging, and analyzing large datasets using statistical software (SPSS, R, or Python).
  • Designing and implementing new survey instruments and oversee data collection.
  • Retrieving and integrating relevant datasets from external sources (e.g., StatsCan).
  • Producing research briefs, tables, and visual summaries to support publications and dashboards.
  • Ensuring adherence to Indigenous data governance principles and OCAP.

Qualifications

  • Graduate degree in Economics, Education, Data Science, Sociology, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in quantitative research and data management.
  • Demonstrated expertise in survey design, analysis, and data visualization.
  • Experience with Indigenous data and a strong commitment to Indigenous data sovereignty.

Expected Deliverables by March 2026

  • Integration and optimization of existing ELM surveys.
  • Development of the new ELM survey.
  • Updated labour market and education outcomes analysis (ELM Phase II).
  • Harmonized dataset linking NES, BBF, and ILP data.
  • Technical report summarizing methods and analysis procedures.

What We Offer

  • A passionate, dedicated team culture.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and cultural learning.
  • The chance to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of Indigenous students.

  • Sessional Lecturer

    1 day ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada University of Toronto Full time $60,000 - $110,000 per year

    Date Posted: 10/21/2025Req ID: 45706Faculty/Division: OISEDepartment: Dept of Leadership, Higher & Adult Educ.Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Description:Course number and title: Sessional Lecturer – LHA1004H - Research Literacy in Educational Leadership and PolicyCourse description: The goals of this course are to provide students with an...

  • Postdoctoral Researcher

    3 days ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Sinai Health Full time

    Company DescriptionSinai Health is a leading academic health science center known for its integrated care across the health spectrum. Our combination of science, innovation, care, and learning has earned us international, national, and provincial acclaim for unique programs and compassionate care. Since 2015, Sinai Health has provided outstanding care in...

  • Research Coordinator

    1 week ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada University of Toronto Full time $60,237 - $77,035 per year

    Date Posted: 11/06/2025Req ID: 45922Faculty/Division: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical EducationDepartment: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical EducationCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Position Number: Description:About us: The University of Toronto's Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education is globally recognized for developing and advancing...

  • Research Coordinator

    1 week ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada University of Toronto Full time $60,237 - $77,035 per year

    Date Posted: 11/06/2025Req ID: 45922Faculty/Division: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical EducationDepartment: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical EducationCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Position Number: Description:About us:The University of Toronto's Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education is globally recognized for developing and advancing...

  • Research Associate

    3 days ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada University of Toronto Full time $53,520 - $100,350

    Date Posted: 11/12/2025Req ID:45980Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & ScienceDepartment: Dept of Computer ScienceCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Description:The Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a 60% FTE Research Associate (Limited Term) for a 2-year appointment. The anticipated start date is in...

  • Research Analyst

    1 day ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada CAMH Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

    Job DescriptionThrough its core values ofCourage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan:Connected CAMH,to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental...

  • Research Associate

    1 day ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Inside Higher Ed Full time $53,520 - $100,350 per year

    Date Posted:11/12/2025Req ID:45980Faculty/Division:Faculty of Arts & ScienceDepartment:Dept of Computer ScienceCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)DescriptionThe Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a 60% FTE Research Associate (Limited Term) for a 2-year appointment. The anticipated start date is in December...

  • Research Analyst

    3 days ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada CAMH Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

    Job DescriptionThrough its core values ofCourage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan:Connected CAMH,to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental...

  • Research Analyst

    1 week ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada CAMH Full time $60,000 - $78,000 per year

    Job DescriptionThrough its core values ofCourage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan:Connected CAMH,to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental...

  • Associate, Research

    3 days ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Exiger Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

    We are searching for talented research professionals who know this industry and are passionate about research. We are also pleased to be expanding the geographic reach of our team by seeking professionals based across Canada who are interested in working in a fully remote capacity.   Our Associate Researchers focuses on compiling research for a variety of...