Senior Education Research Associate

Lead education and skills research remotely from Canada, applying quantitative and mixed-methods expertise to complex labour market questions. This is a 12-month contract.

Signal
49 Research seeks a Senior Research Associate for its Education & Skills team. The role requires expertise in education, skills, labour markets, and workforce issues. You will examine employer demand, occupational needs, workforce alignment, and education-to-workforce pathways for decision-makers.

• Conceptualize strategic research questions and major applied research projects
• Analyze complex datasets and evidence using quantitative methods
• Conduct literature reviews, interviews, and case studies
• Translate findings into clear insights and research reports
• Contribute to proposals and business development activities

• PhD or Master’s degree in economics or related quantitative discipline
• Minimum six years in professional research environments
• Experience with large datasets and Statistics Canada sources
• Proficiency with R, Python, Power BI, or research tools
• Ability to work remotely from a productive Canadian home office

Apply your research, writing, and analytical skills to education and workforce evidence at Signal
49 Research.