Research Analyst - Midhurst, Canada - Simcoe County District School Board

Simcoe County District School Board

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Midhurst, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

RESEARCH ANALYST
Salary

Range - $67,760 - $84,701 per year

1.0 FTE Temporary (March March 2025)

1.0 FTE Temporary (March 2024 to August 31, 2024)

The Simcoe County District School Board is seeking

qualified applicants for the position of Research Analyst within the Research

and Decision Support Department to work at the Education Centre in Midhurst,

Ontario. Reporting to the Manager of Research and Decision support, the

support board and school improvement planning, board strategic directions,

provincial accountability requirements, and the development, evaluation and

modification of board programs and services. This position will be an integral part

of the research team to meet the goals of the Operational plan in support of

the SCDSB strategic priorities.

Qualifications, Pertinent

Skills and Experience:
A

university undergraduate degree in Psychology, Sociology, or equivalent;

Experience

with qualitative and quantitative research methodology, analysis, and

reporting;

Three

(3) years related employment experience preferably within public sector

research and analytics;

Excellent

skills using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft Power BI, SPSS

(syntax), survey development software, familiarity with GIS preferred;

Excellent

oral and written communication skills including creativity in presenting

findings;

Demonstrated

capacity to work collaboratively on a team, including with other departments;

Excellent

organizational and time management skills, including balancing multiple

priorities;

A commitment to life-long learning in field of

educational research;

Ability to adapt quickly to a dynamic, evolving

environment and continuous changes in research and associated technology;

Ability to work

independently and as a team member;

Other duties as

assigned.

Preferred Skills:
Post-graduate

certification specializing in data management and analysis;

Advanced skills in

using Microsoft Power BI, SPSS (syntax), and one or more programming or coding

languages;

Expert presentation

skills with PowerPoint or innovative data visualization software.

TESTING MAY BE REQUIRED DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS.

Both positions are full-time temporary positions. The

regular work year for this position is twelve (12) months of the year. The

compensation range for this twelve (12) month position is $67,760 to $84,501

per year, depending on qualifications and experience. This position is based on

a thirty-five (35) hour work week.

Participation in the OMERS Pension Plan is

mandatory for all full-time permanent employees,

even if currently in receipt of an OMERS

pension.

required to submit a resume detailing education, experience, and

qualifications; documentation confirming certifications; and written permission

to contact two professional references on

or before 12:00 p.m. March 12, 2024.

Cover letters may be addressed to Lisa Newton, Manager of Research and

Decision Support.

To view the posting on the ATE web-site, select "Search Jobs", select

"Support Applicants", then use the search section to look for positions with

the Simcoe County District School Board.

Sign into your ApplyToEducation Support (ECE, EA/TA,

Clerical, Custodian, etc. or Management and Professionals) applicant account;

Select Search Jobs from the Job Postings section;
Enter the ATE Job Code # in the Keywords field;
Click the [SEARCH] button at the bottom of the page;
Select the position of interest and click the [APPLY]

button on the job description page.

District School Board.**Application packages will no

registering for ATE, the ATE Help Desk may be contacted at or

Guided by the principles of dignity, individualization

and inclusion, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is committed to

creating an equitable and inclusive environment that supports all human rights

and accessibility needs for students and staff. The SCDSB recognizes the

duty to accommodate, short of undue hardship as per the Ontario Human Rights

Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

We value and are committed to upholding the principles

of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and equitable hiring practices for all

applicants to be successful. In support of our strategic priorities, we are

seeking members who reflect diverse identities, lived experiences and

perspectives, especially Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with

disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, and women to assist the board in reflecting the

community we serve. Our equitable hiring initiative is consistent with the

Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) to ensure that our hiring practices remain

the Code.

Applicants are to provide

permission to contact two professional references, including their current and

most recent supervisor. New hires to the Simcoe County District School

Board will be required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (