Specialist, Strategic Research

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Ottawa (ON);
Calgary (AB);
Halifax (NS);
Montreal (QC);
Toronto (ON);
Vancouver (BC)

Travel Requirement:Limited

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Security Requirement: Secret

Salary:Our salaries generally range from $86816.59to $108520.74and are based on qualifications and experience.

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust
, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a permanent employee:

• Annual Paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.
• While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates.

Join the Strategic Research team, in the Specialist, Strategic Research position. In this role, you will lead the execution of high-impact housing research, provide expert analysis and strategic advice, and communicate evidence-based insights to government, industry stakeholders, and other decision-makers. Leveraging quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method approaches, you will generate evidence, identify emerging housing challenges and opportunities, and translate findings into actionable insights that support corporate objectives and Government of Canada priorities.

Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute to research that helps shape the future of housing in Canada.

We are currently hiring for multiple vacancies in this role.

• Conduct rigorous, high-quality quantitative, qualitative, and/or mixed-method research on housing economics, housing finance, urban and regional planning, and other issues affecting Canada's housing system.
• Monitor emerging trends, risks, and opportunities across the Canadian and international housing landscape through literature reviews, environmental scans, intelligence gathering, stakeholder engagement, and participation in government and industry forums and events.
• Engage internal and external clients to develop relevant, high-impact research agendas and projects that address priority policy, business, and housing sector questions.
• Identify and recommend strategic research opportunities that align with corporate priorities, Government of Canada objectives, and emerging housing challenges and opportunities.
• Generate actionable, evidence-based insights through the development of research reports, briefing materials, presentations, and other knowledge products to support decision-making.
• Translate complex research findings into clear, compelling messages tailored to senior leaders, government decision-makers, industry stakeholders, and other audiences.
• Manage and oversee the work of external research consultants, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality outputs that meet contractual requirements and methodological standards.
• Apply sound analytical and quality assurance practices to assess research design, methodology, and findings, ensuring the credibility, rigour, and practical relevance of research outputs.

• A postgraduate degree in economics, finance, urban planning, public administration or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• A minimum of five (5) years conducting applied research related to housing, housing…