Consulting Associate - Halifax, Canada - Davis Pier Consulting
Description
We currently have behavioural science work in a variety of domains, including healthcare, poverty reduction and social services, workplace safety, digital government, and community wellbeing.
Responsibilities
The Behavioural Science Associate will:
- Conduct a broad range of desk and field researchrelated activities, including developing research plans and experimental designs; conducting qualitative and quantitative data gathering through interviews, workshops, and surveys; and synthesizing and analyzing data;
- Create deliverables, including research reports and slide decks, to communicate the status, findings, and results of research and consulting work;
- Manage client relationships within project environments;
- Facilitate client workshops and presentations;
- Seamlessly integrate with client and project teams;
- Lead and support the continued development of behavioural science assets and methodologies within the organization;
- Regularly scan behavioural science literature specific to key policy areas to ensure the organization has an up to date understanding of leading research and practices;
- Contribute to the creation of proposals to partners, clients, and funders to solidify resources for projects;
- Participate in community involvement activities; and
- Adhere to administrative processes and firm policies such as timesheet reporting, expense tracking, workplace safety, diversity and inclusion efforts, and sustainability practices.
Qualifications
- Master's degree or PhD in behavioural science, behavioural economics, economics, psychology, or other social science domains;
- Experience in completing field research, randomized control trials, quasiexperimental research projects, etc.
- Strong statistical capabilities and ability to use statistical software;
- Previous experience in project settings in a servicesbased or applied research environment;
- Focused on providing exceptional results to clients;
- Possess strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills;
- Possess the ability to remain flexible concerning approaches to delivering solutions;
- Demonstrated analytical and problemsolving skills;
- Knowledge of the public sector, the social sector, or healthcare would be considered an asset.
- Experience in a consulting or professional services environment would be considered an asset; and
- Ability to currently work in Canada would be considered an asset.
Perks of Working with Davis Pier**:
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Four weeks of vacation annually
- Hybrid working options after first few months with the firm
- Annual Health Living Allowance
- Profitsharing incentives
- Regular social and teambuilding events
- Peer Mentorship Program
- Collaborative, welcoming, and supportive team
About Davis Pier and Pier Labs
Our team consists of over 60 people across Canada in Halifax, Toronto, and Charlottetown with varied backgrounds including strategists, project managers, engineers, public policy experts, interdisciplinary designers, technologists, and researchers educated in areas such as business, engineering, public administration, human-centred design, economics, and behavioural science.
We work with public and non-profit sector organizations in Canada to deliver the services necessary to improve society and the lives of others by designing, planning, and implementing lasting change.
The approaches we use to design, plan, and manage change allow us to deliver exceptional value and integrate seamlessly with our clients.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
If you will require accommodations at any stage of the selection process, please state the nature of the accommodations in your cover note.
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