DSM Research and Evaluation Consultant

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Resource Innovations is seeking a demand side management (DSM) research and evaluation consultant to join our growing energy research and program evaluation teams in Canada and the United States. The DSM Research and Evaluation Consultant will work within the Advisory Services business unit that provides empirically based research and program evaluations, with a focus on behavioral elements, to support energy efficiency programs and energy transition efforts in Canada and the United States.

Bring your intellectual curiosity, joy of discovery, and analytical mindset to Resource Innovations and help us transform energy markets, market‑actor purchases, design decisions, and practices for the collective good.

The position will be part of our Consumer Behavior team and will work closely with our Research and Process Evaluation team. The consultant will support studies for energy industry clients to inform market‑facing energy efficiency programs and energy transformation initiatives through data collection and analysis, while also contributing to research and evaluation planning, reporting, task management, and client engagement.

The position is well‑suited for candidates with analytical and research skills. The consultant position requires two or more years of relevant work experience with knowledge of DSM program evaluation principles or market research, behavioral science, energy efficiency, and energy efficiency programs. Experience in survey and interview‑based research and quantitative or qualitative analysis are desirable. Familiarity with programming surveys in Qualtrics or with statistical software packages such as R is a plus.

• Research design:
  Contribution to overall study‑level research and evaluation planning; development of surveys and interview guides and associated implementation plans.
• Data collection support:
  Conduct secondary research, surveys and interviews; support group interviews and moderating focus groups; acquire market data from public and purchased sources.
• Analytical support:
  Analyze data using statistical techniques and qualitative analysis; apply established net‑to‑gross algorithms; conduct policy analysis.
• Reporting:
  Contribute to memos and draft reports, present results, and develop actionable recommendations for clients; support presentation to and engagement with clients.
• Task and project management:
  Manage tasks (with peer support) and support management of projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a relevant field such as social science, economics, policy, environmental science, or engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in a DSM‑related field, preferably in a consulting environment.
• Analytical and research aptitude and mindset.
• Intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous learning.
• Understanding of survey and interview design, implementation, and analysis.
• Experience supporting the development of draft research reports detailing analytical findings and well‑supported conclusions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills (writing and verbal).
• Interest in sustainability and a passion for making a meaningful impact on the environment.
• Understanding of behavioral science principles and organizational decision‑making.
• Understanding of energy efficiency and DSM program processes, theory logic models, program process flow diagrams, customer journey maps, net‑to‑gross analyses, energy end‑uses, energy efficiency market, and energy efficiency technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks.

Resource Innovations (RI) is a women‑led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we are constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we’re leading the charge to power change.

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