Lead Research Associate, Sustainability; Remote

Signal
49 Research is the nation’s largest independent applied research organization offering unbiased, evidence-based information and analysis to both industry, NGOs and federal/provincial governments. We have one of the country’s largest private economic analysis and forecasting teams and are widely recognized for expert economic forecasting, modeling, and leading analysis. Signal
49 Research undertakes research to address the most pressing issues in Economics, Innovation and Technology, Human Capital, Sustainability, Immigration, Indigenous and Northern Communities, Education and Skills, and Health. Our social science research provides actionable pathways to solutions. Simply put, we deliver insights that help Canada’s leaders cut through the noise and make informed decisions. To learn more about Signal
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We are seeking a Lead Research Associate to join the Sustainability team.

Our Ideal Candidate is…is a skilled researcher and intellectual, with demonstrated expertise in disaster finance and insurance, disaster recovery, emergency management or climate adaptation. You have deep knowledge of the public policies, socio-economic impacts, and insurance innovations that will build the resilience Canada needs to weather increasingly frequent and extreme disaster events. If you are an exceptional writer with quantitative and qualitative analysis skills, intellectual curiosity and a passion and commitment to a culture that values thought leadership, the successful candidate will be part of a professional research team and will undertake integrated, non-partisan, applied research for public and private sector decision-makers.

We are a virtual organization and as a remote worker you must be comfortable and able to work 100 per cent of the time from a home office in Canada. To be successful as a remote worker you need to have a self-starter attitude, possess strong organizational and time management skills and be a proactive communicator. Having a home office environment that provides for a productive, professional, and safe work environment during regular working/business hours is a requirement of this role.

This includes internet service and a reliable connection.

• Lead research projects utilizing quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
• Lead new business by identifying opportunities, developing pitches and proposals, and contributing to and finalizing stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Lead the execution and finalization of project deliverables.
• Provide leadership in the management of direct reports, including research associates.
• Provide leadership in conceptualizing new research ideas, methodologies and strategies to maximize research impact.
• Provide leadership and contribute subject matter expertise during client engagement and business development activities.
• Lead content development, stakeholder relations, speaker identification, sponsorship outreach, and event delivery for sustainability-related leadership round tables and convenings.
• Support membership growth and retention strategies for the Strategic Resilience and Emergency Management Council.
• Demonstrate values of collaboration, ownership, excellence, evidence, passion and integrity in all aspects of work and interactions with colleagues and clients.
• Commitment to producing high quality work and demonstrating professional values in all aspects of work and interactions with colleagues and customers.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• PhD or Masters’ degree in disaster science, actuarial science, geoinformatics, emergency management, climate adaptation or related areas.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of disaster insurance models, reinsurance, disaster…