Senior Research Analyst, Institutional Research & Integrated Planning

Abbotsford, BC
On-site
Posted Oct 4, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Collect, analyze, and communicate institutional data and research findings to support university decision-making, strategic planning, policy development, and institutional assessment. Lead research projects and reporting, prepare and present analyses, contribute to business intelligence reports and dashboards, and provide guidance to junior staff.

Job details

Job Summary The Senior Research Analyst collects, develops, analyzes, and communicates institutional data and other information to constituents throughout the university, to support and enhance decision making, problem solving, strategic planning, policy development, and institutional self-assessment. The incumbent conducts and manages the design, implementation, and analysis of quantitative and qualitative research for both internal and external parties. The Senior Research Analyst prepares data, analysis, narrative, and presents results. The incumbent assists in the creation of Business Intelligence reports and dashboards. The position assumes a senior role in regular and customized reporting, providing training, guidance, and structure to junior staff as necessary, in conjunction with the AVP. The Senior Research Analyst brings forward proposals for new projects and leads, designs, and conducts all levels of research projects in the department. Qualifications Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required from a recognized, post-secondary institution. A post baccalaureate certificate in data analysis or equivalent is also required. A graduate degree in a relevant field is considered an asset. Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience, preferably in a higher education setting. Skill in data analysis, statistical software applications, and social science and business research methodologies. Experience in Advanced statistical, analytical and computer programming, preferably within higher education data systems and higher education topics. Ability to formulate and advance research projects. Ability to lead others in projects. Demonstrated experience in the successful management of multiple and short-term and long-term projects, independent completion of projects. Excellent verbal, written, numerical, and graphical communication skills. Demonstrated success in working collegially with administrators, faculty, staff, and students. Extensive experience with complex data sets including manipulating, merging, restructuring and analyzing large data sets. High capacity for accuracy and detail. How to Apply Please submit your resume and cover letter by the application deadline. About UFV The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV. UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia, and in Chandigarh, India. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15,000 students. Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to careers@ufv.ca. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials. UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, a post-baccalaureate certificate in data analysis or equivalent, and at least five years of relevant experience; a relevant graduate degree is an asset. Candidates should have strong research, statistical, programming, data-management, project-leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, preferably in higher education.