Senior Research Associate, Education & Skills; Remote

Over the next 50 years, the noise in our systems will grow—amplified by reactive decisions, environmental disruption, and shifting political and economic realities. These pressures will come from within and beyond our borders. Making decisions based on hard evidence has become the imperative of our times.

With approximately 100 economists and researchers Signal
49 Research provides Canadians with the accurate data and rigorous unbiased research they need to navigate complex issues across eight critical arenas—Economics, Education & Skills, Health, Human Resources, Indigenous & Northern Communities, Innovation & Technology, Immigration, and Sustainability. As Canada’s leading applied research organization, we publish over 500 research outputs a year, helping to advance education on the critical issues facing our communities, our organizations and our country.

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49 Research is where Canada has turned for applied, independent research and meaningful connections. Leaders trust us because we stand apart: objective, credible, and connected. To learn more about Signal
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We are seeking a Senior Research Associate to join the Education & Skills team for a 12-month contract.

Our Ideal Candidate will be an experienced researcher and strong communicator with expertise in education, skills, labour markets, and workforce issues, and a strong understanding of the business, academic, government, and public policy environments in which this work takes place. They will bring strong quantitative and mixed-methods research skills, with experience examining areas such as labour market outcomes, employer demand, occupational and skills needs, workforce alignment, and education-to-workforce pathways.

They will be able to conceptualize strategic research questions, lead and conduct major applied research projects, analyze complex data and evidence, and translate findings into clear, compelling insights for government, post-secondary, and private sector decision-makers. They will be a strong writer who can produce high-quality research reports, proposals, briefings, and other products for both technical and non-technical audiences. The ideal candidate will also be strategic, responsive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines, while leading on a variety of business development activities—growth mindset is a must for this role.

Overall, the successful candidate will be part of a professional research and convening team and will undertake integrated, independent, and compelling applied research for 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, manage, and contribute to applied research projects of varying sizes, scopes, and complexities.
• Design and conduct research related to education, skills, labour markets, workforce development, and education-to-workforce pathways.
• Apply advanced quantitative research techniques and mixed-methods approaches to analyze economic and social data related to education.
• Analy…