Research Associate,Research Analyst,Market Research Job Kamloops area,BC Canada,Research/Development

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Compiles data, enters data, performs basic statistical procedures, prepares research materials, finalizes and distributes research reports.

Designs and administers web-based surveys, key data, conduct analysis, compile and creates reports.

Assists the Research Analyst team to conduct research projects and reports results with descriptive and inferential statistics and makes recommendations with regards to follow-up research.

Conducts literature reviews and searches and summarizes relevant literature.

Examines documents, assists in data collection for various research and evaluation projects.

Conducts cleaning, analyzing, and reporting of quantitative and qualitative data.

Manipulates complex databases required for research and reporting.

Assists in the preparation, administration and reporting of institutional student course evaluations.

Conducts ongoing data validation to support institutional data integrity.

Assists in the production of institutional reports.

Prepares management information reports and visualizations that communicate analyses and research findings to internal and external audiences in a manner that is clear, concise and appropriate to the audience, which may include the design and delivery of presentations.

Responds to data and information requests in collaboration with the Research Analyst team.

Acts as first point of contact and resource for clients on the use of IPE-distributed tools including account management and technical support.

Assist in educating clients on best practices of interpreting data.

Handles confidential data with responsibility and outmost diplomacy.

REPORTS TO
Manager, Integrated Planning & Effectiveness

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

Baccalaureate degree in an appropriate analytical discipline (such as economics, sociology, management sciences, computing or accounting), with specialized courses in statistics and research methodology or equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years' related experience, including:
- Experience designing and conducting research, including survey methodology and knowledge of statistical techniques (quantitative and qualitative) and their application to educational and survey research
- Experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel and Access in a windows environment at an advanced level
- Experience in gathering, synthesizing, evaluating and interpreting information
- Experience with basic project management

SKILLS KNOWLEDGE OR ABILITIES RELATED TO THE JOB

Ability to plan, organize and prioritize tasks and meet deadlines, maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to work both as a team member and independently
Ability to be courteous, tactful and diplomatic in dealing with others
Ability to work with minimal supervision to coordinate a number of complex data management projects simultaneously
Record keeping and documentation skills
Ability to work with data dictionaries and use computer applications to manipulate data and produce statistical reports and analyses
Familiarity with survey software
Familiarity with analytical software such as SPSS
Knowledge of provincial post-secondary reporting and accountability systems
Understanding of BC higher education system
Knowledge of business intelligence and visualization tools
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing including the ability to design and deliver presentations
Familiarity with structured query language and HTML

WORKING CONDITIONS

Sitting at desk and computer for long periods of time
General office conditions

The salary for the above position is determined by the Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 4879, as it presently exists.


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Research Associate, Research Analyst, Market Research