Research Associate Jobs

JOB POSTING: RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

Viewpoints Research is looking to hire a full-time Research Associate to join our growing team.

About us:

For over 35 years, Viewpoints Research has conducted opinion research to offer our clients deeper

insight and better advice than any other research company. Supported by our team of experts in

quantitative research, data science, and qualitative methodology, we use the best tools to find the

most rigorous answers.

We specialize in working with governments, public institutions, Crown corporations, professional

associations and unions, and charitable and non-profit organizations. Our clients are dedicated to

making life better for Canadians. We help them achieve it.

Our company is proudly owned and led by women. And our team members work with clients

across Canada from our offices in Winnipeg, Ottawa, and Vancouver.

About you:

You want to change the world and make it fairer, more just. And you want to work somewhere that

wants that too.

You are curious and a good listener. You wonder why people think and act the way they do.

You are a strong writer and presenter. In particular, you can take complex information, synthesize

it, and report on it in a product that is clear, detailed, easy to understand and fun to read. Charts,

graphs and data don’t scare you one bit.

You are a creative thinker who is comfortable working both independently and in a team

environment. You embrace feedback and have a constant desire to learn and improve.

And you don’t mind working hard or working to deadlines. You take pride in your work. You like to

laugh — after all, work should be meaningful AND fun.

Responsibilities:

As a Research Associate you will be Viewpoint’s lead on writing reports and presentations which

summarize the findings of our research projects — primarily surveys and focus groups. You put

the numbers into words and pictures. You ‘tell the story’ of our research.

Specifically:

• Listening to focus groups and summarizing the findings, insights and recommendations
• Assisting with the development, writing and design of proposals and RFP submissions
• Working collaboratively with analysts and the research team to support their work and ensure
• Way
• Creating project schedules and workplans to ensure research reports are produced in a timely
• Formatting results and tables to ensure they are easy to read
• Evaluating survey results and drafting reports on the survey findings
• Everything we deliver to our clients is accurate, understandable, on time and on brand.
• Developing stand-alone infographics and or graphics for use on social media channels

Skills:

You have:

• Bilingualism is an asset
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with design software is an asset
• Experience working with unions and non-profit organizations working for change to make life better for people
• A minimum 3-5 years of experience writing reports and designing presentations which adhere to brand standards
• You are a self-starter, love to solve problems and to learn from challenges
• Strong writing and copy-editing skills: accurate, clear, effective, persuasive
• An understanding of social science methodologies (quantitative and qualitative) or applied social science research, using data to inform decisions related to campaigns, communications, marketing, or public policy
• Experience in data visualization and an eye for accessible, visually appealing design
• Comfort with technology, and are open to searching and using new tools to improve your work
• Superior problem-solving skills, a high level of organizational ability and ability to deal with multiple deadlines and demands
• A college or university degree/diploma

Missing some qualifications? Apply anyway! If you have some of these qualities and are excited

about this opportunity, then we want to hear from you!

Job details:

We are continuously working to keep our team diverse and representative of the people and

workers our clients advocate for. We encourage applications from people of all colours and

cultures, people with diverse abilities and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ communities. We are

committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive work environment where everyone can

contribute while being their authentic self.

Location: Our team currently operates remotely with staff in Vancouver, Ottawa and

Winnipeg.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $65,000.00-$75,000 per year with benefit package

Deadline for applications is Friday, June 23, 2023.

Please send resumé and cover letter to [email protected]

Interviews with the selected candidates will be scheduled for the week of June 26.