We are a team of driven, creative people. We are looking for like-minded professionals to come on board. Our niche is to tackle the difficult market research questions – if this challenge interests you please let us know.
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Reports to: Donna Nixon, Partner
Job Overview
We are seeking a driven, creative person to join our team of pathfinders. This position is for a highly motivated and experienced market researcher to lead and conduct research projects primarily but not exclusively for the public sector (including clients in the Energy/Environment and Health sectors).
The ideal candidate will be technically skilled, multilingual, a superb writer, communicator, forward-looking, and a consummate team player.
Who are we?
The Strategic Counsel (TSC) are insight partners for decision-makers grappling with the toughest questions. We’ll decode the noise, unpack the complexity and translate implications into easy-to-understand storylines. We are a boutique agency of 25, but our clients are among the most respected companies and organizations in the country. Our niche is to tackle the difficult research questions, and we have been doing this for over 25 years.
Our work goes beyond conventional approaches and embraces innovation, technology, and collaboration to inform policymaking, improve citizen/consumer experiences, and create positive societal impact. Our team constantly seeks to refine its methodologies and find novel ways to understand and address the ever-evolving challenges faced by decision-makers in major organizations. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are more than buzzwords for us: the innate perspectives that a varied group have improves research design and analysis.
What will you be doing?
- Oversee, manage and own all aspects of assigned syndicated and custom market research projects;
- proposal/bid phase
- survey development
- field management
- data processing
- analysis
- report writing (written and visual), and
- presenting
- Conduct primarily quantitative research but also contribute to qualitative projects where required;
- Work both independently and as part of a team;
- Act as a responsive and trusted advisor/consultant to clients in the context of research projects, and generate strong client relationships and delivery skills that lead to repeat business;
- Maintain knowledge of trends in public opinion research methods and data analysis techniques; and
- Maintain a strong understanding of public policy.
What do I need to be able to demonstrate?
- 7-10 years of relevant experience;
- A full set of quantitative research skills;
- Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills;
- high level of skill in writing (in English)
- provide a high level of direction to internal data visualization experts
- Strong grasp of trends and current affairs;
- Fluency in French (spoken and read) is an asset;
- Graduate degree in a related field such as public policy, political science, economics, human behaviour or a social science discipline;
- Ability and willingness to travel as required, which may involve overnight stays; and
- Well organized for working remotely.
Compensation
- The compensation for this position will be competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
- The compensation package includes standard benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance.
- An annual bonus based on the candidate’s personal and corporate performance is offered.
If you meet these requirements and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.
Please submit your CV to Jeremy Byatt jbyatt@thestrategiccounsel.com
Reports to: Donna Nixon, Partner
Job Overview
We are seeking a driven, creative person to join our team of pathfinders. This position is for a highly motivated and experienced market researcher to conduct research projects primarily but not exclusively for the public sector (including clients in the Energy/Environment and Health sectors).
The ideal candidate will be a strong qualitative researcher and comfortable with quantitative research as well, bilingual (English/French), technically skilled, a superb writer, creative, energetic and a consummate team player.
Who are we?
The Strategic Counsel (TSC) are insight partners for decision-makers grappling with the toughest questions. We’ll decode the noise, unpack the complexity and translate implications into easy-to-understand storylines. We are a boutique agency of 25, but our clients are among the most respected companies and organizations in the country. Our niche is to tackle the difficult research questions, and we have been doing this for over 25 years.
Our work goes beyond conventional approaches and embraces innovation, technology, and collaboration to inform policymaking, improve citizen/consumer experiences, and create positive societal impact. Our team constantly seeks to refine its methodologies and find novel ways to understand and address the ever-evolving challenges faced by decision-makers in major organizations. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are more than buzzwords for us: the innate perspectives that a varied group have improves research design and analysis.
What will you be doing?
- Conducting qualitative research in a variety of formats and settings;
- Developing and writing discussion and interview guides;
- Analyzing data and commentary;
- Writing reports (in both text and graphic form) summarizing the findings;
- Collaborating with other researchers and team members on both qualitative as well as quantitative research projects;
- Developing knowledge of trends in public opinion research methods and data analysis techniques; and
- Developing a strong understanding of public policy.
What do I need to be able to demonstrate?
- Fluency in both English and French;
- 3-5 years’ experience in qualitative research;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- Strong organizational and time management skills;
- A full set of qualitative research skills (especially automated qualitative analysis tools and text analytics);
- Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills;
- high level of skill writing (in English)
- provide a high level of direction to internal data visualization experts
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as public policy, political science, economics, or a social science discipline;
- Ability and willingness to travel to conduct qualitative research as required, which may involve overnight stays; and
- Well organized for working remotely.
Compensation
- The compensation for this position will be competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
- The compensation package includes standard benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance.
- An annual bonus based on the candidate’s personal and corporate performance is offered.
If you meet these requirements and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.
Please submit your CV to Jeremy Byatt jbyatt@thestrategiccounsel.com