Senior Analyst

Market and Social Research: Senior****Analyst
Edmonton, Alberta; Waterloo, Ontario; Montréal, Québec; Remote & Hybrid

advanis.net/careers

As a research-based consulting firm, Advanis’ expertise and innovations have a profound impact on business and public

sector affairs. For our private sector clients, our research helps design successful new products; set the right prices; test

entirely new products or service ideas; maximize their brand value and positioning; increase their customers’ satisfaction;

target their most profitable customers; and much more. Our research helps our public sector clients evaluate programs,

develop policies, understand social decision-making, and design and optimize the delivery of government services to

Canadians. We consult with some of the leading corporations in the world and with all levels of government in Canada.

The Role

On client-sponsored projects, Senior Analysts work closely with other project team members and can expect the following

day-to-day activities:

Research Stream:

• Survey review and programming to meet research objectives under the direction of a lead consultant

• Conducting quality assurance in projects

• Planning and conducting data analysis and tabulation of results

• Working closely with the project team to create and manage reports and presentations

• Assisting lead authors in developing the content of client briefs, presentations, and reports

• Translating results into insights and writing bullet points for the reports

• Mentoring new analysts and sharing your experience to support their development.

• Strategizing business development efforts and identifying growth opportunities

• Responding to client requests

Operations Stream:

• Deploying online, telephone, or voice recognition surveys

• Managing and communicating with outside contractors and other team members to complete data collection

• Monitoring and actively managing the profitability of projects

• Developing and implementing the data collection (quotas and targets) plan, analyzing metrics (e.g., response

rates), and modifying the plan as needed

• Mentoring new analysts and sharing your experience to support their development.

• Strategizing business development efforts and identifying growth opportunities

• Responding to client requests

Experience and Education

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in designing, managing, and delivering quantitative market research

• Experience creating reports and delivering results under tight timelines is a definite asset. We seek a combination

of conceptual skills and attention to detail

• University degree in one of:

o Economics

o Business/commerce

o Psychology, sociology

o Political science

o Mathematics/statistics

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Specific Skills

To be successful in this role, you will have the following skills:

• Experience conducting social and market research for:

o The Federal, provincial, and/or municipal governments in Canada

o Companies in some of the following industries: technology/SaaS, healthcare, financial services,

telecommunications, transportation

• Experience with data analytics and a good understanding of basic statistical techniques and weighting

• Proficient user of Excel

• Competent user of statistical software such as SPSS/R/SAS

Training

We will provide you with detailed and structured training to acquaint you with our tools and processes, including hands-on

training with our proprietary survey, statistical, and reporting software. You will be assigned a senior career mentor with

whom you will meet regularly to ensure you reach your personal goals, and a “training buddy” who will guide you through

your training and serve as your first point of contact should you have any questions.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $55,000 to $75,000. At Advanis, we value the fresh perspective that new talent brings to

our firm. Starting pay within this range is based on a combination of your academic background, relevant experience, and

demonstrated technical aptitude. We offer regular performance reviews to ensure your compensation grows alongside

your professional skill set.

The package includes a comprehensive health benefits plan (Advanis-paid premiums, not co-pay) and annual performance-

driven bonuses.

You also have an “employee choice” work environment: you choose whether to work from home, in one of our offices

(Edmonton, Waterloo, Montreal), or hybrid. We do have employees who work from home in cities other than the three

office locations.

How To Apply

Advanis has an immediate vacancy for this role.

Our work environment is dynamic and learning-oriented, and we hope we have described your ideal job. If so, please select

the Apply Online link for this position on our website or click here: surveys.advanis.ca/mrapplication.

Please note that:

• Our online application includes a 3-question case study.

• No artificial intelligence is used to screen, assess or select applicants.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest; however, only some candidates will be contacted for an interview and a

case study evaluation.

Statement on Employment Equity and Diversity

We are committed to fostering and cultivating a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our human capital is our most

valuable asset. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-

expression, talent, and unique capabilities that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of our

culture, reputation, and achievements. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability,

ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability,

political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and other characteristics that make our

employees unique.

Advanis is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are

available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you have questions or requests

for accommodations, please email [email protected].

Closing Date: Open until suitable candidates are found.