Research Analyst, Market Strategy & Understanding

Job summary

What you can expect to be doing: * Manage the launching and ongoing maintenance of research studies * Creation and maintenance of technical specifications in proprietary software for study questionnaires * Quality check study questionnaires & perform in-depth quality checks at every stage of the process * Liaising with our internal data collection teams, coding & data processing teams * Perform data verification * Identify and solve project issues as they arise This might be the job for you if you have: * Bachelor’s Degree * Project management and/or market research experience an asset * O…

Job details

What you can expect to be doing: * Manage the launching and ongoing maintenance of research studies * Creation and maintenance of technical specifications in proprietary software for study questionnaires * Quality check study questionnaires & perform in-depth quality checks at every stage of the process * Liaising with our internal data collection teams, coding & data processing teams * Perform data verification * Identify and solve project issues as they arise This might be the job for you if you have: * Bachelor’s Degree * Project management and/or market research experience an asset * Outstanding verbal and written communication skills * Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills * Proactive, “can do” attitude * High attention to detail: ability to balance overall project goal with key milestones and tasks * Strong curiosity about the technology industry and comfort keeping up with rapidly evolving products, platforms, and consumer trends[DP1] . * Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite; specifically, PowerPoint and Excel * Self-starter with superior organization skills who thrives in a deadline driven environment * Ability to juggle multiple projects and diplomatically respond to conflicting needs * Bilingual an asset, but not required. If you don’t meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage all who feel they might be a fit for the opportunity to apply. We may consider a variety of backgrounds for a particular role and are also committed to considering candidates for available positions throughout our organization, not just the one you’re applying to! In accordance with Ontario & British Columbia law, the estimated base salary for this role is $55,000 CAD. Your final base salary will be determined based on several non-discriminatory factors which may include but are not limited to location, work experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications. What’s in it for you: At Ipsos you’ll experience opportunities for Career Development, an exceptional benefits package (including generous PTO, healthcare plans, wellness benefits), a flexible workplace policy, and a strong collaborative culture. To find out more about all the great reasons to work at Ipsos, how we’re making an impact around the world, and more about our benefits and employee programs, please visit: Why Work at Ipsos | CA [https://www.ipsos.com/en-ca/why-work-ipsos] Commitment to Diversity Ipsos recognizes the necessity of building an inclusive culture that values each employee’s individuality and diverse perspectives. For more than 40 years, our mission has been to generate and analyze data about society, markets, brands, and behaviors to provide our clients with the insights that elevate their understanding of the world. This could not be fulfilled without Ipsos’ diverse employees who compile and analyze this data—they are the essence of who we are and what we do. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, creating an environment that promotes inclusion, and enabling employees from all walks of life to flourish. Ipsos encourages our employees to act in a respectful and responsible manner, in line with code of best practices concerning diversity and inclusion, human rights, equality, and civility for every individual. Ipsos is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other protected class and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. #LI-FM1 #LI-FMHybrid #IpsosCanada Ipsos is one of the world’s largest research companies and currently the only one primarily managed by researchers, ranking as a #1 full-service research organization for four consecutive years. With over 75 different data-driven solutions, and presence in 90 markets, Ipsos brings together research, implementation, methodological, and subject-matter experts from around the world, combining thematic and technical experts to deliver top-quality research and insights. Simply speaking, we help the biggest companies solve some of their biggest problems, serving more than 5000 clients across the globe by providing research, data, and insights on their target markets. And we are proud of our continuous efforts in making Ipsos the best place to work! The Market Strategy & Understanding (MSU) Service Line performs strategic research to deliver contextual understanding to help clients navigate dynamic markets. Our offer portfolio consists of strategic brand research as well as category & consumer fundamentals. We work with clients to understand the size and composition of a market as well as the segments/profiles/demand spaces therein. We also specialize in brand equity, brand assets, brand stretch and open category opportunities (e.g. whitespace).

What you’ll do

Manage the launch and maintenance of research studies, including creating technical specifications for questionnaires. Coordinate with internal data collection and processing teams to ensure quality checks and data verification.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree and proficiency in MS Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and a proactive attitude, with market research experience considered an asset.

Benefits

• Career Development • Healthcare Plans • Wellness Benefits • Paid Time Off • Flexible Workplace Policy

Listed skills

• Software · Preferred
• Analytical · Preferred
• Technical · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Quality Checks · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• maintenance · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Flexible · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Project Management
• Market Research
• Data Verification
• Analytical Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Excel
• Communication Skills
• Organization Skills