Research Associate, Immigration - Ottawa, Canada - The Conference Board of Canada

The Conference Board of Canada

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Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Employment opportunity:8-month contract

Reports to:
Associate Director, Immigration Research

Location:
Remote working arrangement within Canada

We are a virtual organization and as a remote worker you must be comfortable and able to work 100 per cent of the time from a home office in Canada.

To be successful as a remote worker you need to have a self-starter attitude, possess strong organizational and time management skills, and be a proactive communicator.

Having a home office environment that provides for a productive, professional, and safe work environment during regular working/business hours is a requirement of this role.

About the Role

Produce high quality reports, blog posts, and articles on immigration
Contribute to research projects utilizing knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
Support content development, stakeholder relations, and sponsorship outreach for Immigration related conferences and meetings
Support membership growth and retention strategies for the National Immigration Centre
Identify topics and speakers for webinars related to immigration and support their development and delivery
Contribute to the immigration research team's social media channels
Work closely with the Senior Research Associate to conceptualize new research opportunities and projects
Commitment to producing high quality work and demonstrating professional values in all aspects of work and interactions with colleagues and customers

Required Skills and Qualifications

A Masters' degree in the social sciences such as political science, public policy, economics, or a related discipline
A minimum of two years' experience in a professional applied research organization, handling complex research projects
Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian immigration policies
Advanced writing skills with the ability to write clearly, concisely, and quickly
Strong understanding of economic principles, and quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
Demonstrated interest in conducting business development activities including completing proposals for research funding and securing sponsorship
Demonstrated experience leveraging social media in a professional setting
Ability to set priorities, work under pressure, and deliver high quality products
Demonstrated success in handling multiple responsibilities and deliverables
A strong sense of teamwork, professionalism and customer focus
Ability to travel as required when it is safe to do so.
Bilingualism is a major asset

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest in The Conference Board of Canada. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.