Research Analyst, Data & Analytics

Do you want to be part of a dynamic team in a fast-paced exciting industry? You can make an impact by joining IDC Canada.

IDC Canada is looking for a Research Analyst to join our Data and Analytics team on a full-time basis for a permanent opportunity.

Reporting to the Research Manager of IDC Canada’s Market Insights and Analytics, the Research Analyst will support IDC’s Data and Analytics Practice as part of the team that supports a group of analysts to foster and maintain client engagements and forecasting efforts for IT and Communications market models.

The Research Analyst will be responsible for maintaining current data models, as well as conducting research to support the IDC analysts.

IDC's Canada office is located in Toronto, ON but the successful candidate can be located anywhere in Canada.

• Ability to compile, analyze, and interpret large amounts of data using Microsoft Excel (and Microsoft Access)
• Establish and manage quality control procedures to ensure data integrity
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft’s suite of products such as Excel and PowerPoint
• 2+ years' experience, including academic projects or internships
• Bachelor's degree (Business, Economics or statistics preferred)
• Conduct research on macro-economic and IT trends to assist global/local consulting projects and local analyst teams
• Manage various local and global assignments, support the delivery of custom consulting projects and ensure project milestones/deliverables are met
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Self-motivated, able to work in a team and demonstrates the ability to work independently
• Perform data analysis, market sizing & forecasting and segmentation by industry, customer region, and customer size, etc.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with colleagues and clients at all levels
• Ability to work in a fast-paced multi-project deadline driven environment
• Ability to manage expectations of multiple internal stakeholders
• Basic business analysis experience
• Present key findings and results to internal (and external clients, if needed)

Successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Requests for reasonable accommodation based on disability or religion will be considered on an individual basis.

About IDC International Data Corporation (IDC) is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications and consumer technology markets. IDC helps IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community make fact-based decisions on technology purchases and business strategy. More than 1,100 IDC analysts provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 110 countries worldwide. For 50 years, IDC has provided strategic insights to help our clients achieve their key business objectives. IDC is a subsidiary of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research, and events company.

IDC Canada is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy to recruit and select applicants for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications, with emphasis on selecting the best qualified person for the job. Applicants must have a valid Canadian Social Insurance Number (SIN) card. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.