The Conference Board

Research Associate, 6-month contract

The Conference Board

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$67,320 - CA$79,200 per year

About the role

  • Support the design and execution of qualitative research activities, including interviews, focus groups, and roundtables involving human subjects.
  • Assist in developing research instruments (e.g., interview guides, consent materials, recruitment communications) aligned with ethical research standards.
  • Coordinate and support primary data collection, including participant outreach, scheduling, tracking, and documentation.
  • Conduct qualitative coding and thematic analysis using NVivo in collaboration with the project lead(s).
  • Contribute to literature reviews, environmental scans, and background research across multiple subject areas.
  • Support mixed-methods projects, including survey design and integration of qualitative and quantitative findings.
  • Draft sections of research reports, briefing notes, executive summaries, and presentations tailored to business and policy audiences.
  • Maintain organized project documentation and support project tracking to ensure deadlines are met.
  • Manage multiple tasks simultaneously, working efficiently while maintaining rigor and quality.
  • Collaborate closely with project leads and research teams to ensure outputs are accurate, timely, and aligned with stakeholder objectives.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Policy, Business, Economics, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated applied research experience in a professional setting (typically 3–5 years), or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • Experience supporting qualitative research projects, including primary data collection with human subjects.
  • Proficiency in NVivo for qualitative coding and thematic analysis (required).
  • Strong understanding of research ethics, consent processes, and participant management.
  • Experience working in fast-paced, business-oriented environments with competing priorities and tight timelines.
  • Strong writing skills, with the ability to synthesize qualitative findings into clear, concise summaries for executive and policy audiences.
  • Familiarity with mixed-methods research; experience with quantitative tools (e.g., SPSS, R, or similar) is an asset.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to support multiple concurrent projects efficiently.
  • Experience using project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project or similar tools) is an asset but not required.
  • Detail-oriented, reliable, and comfortable taking direction while working independently.
  • Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.
  • Ability to travel within Canada for occasional in-person meetings or research activities, as required.
Benefits
  • Virtual First – work from home anywhere across Canada.
  • A workplace where your hard work is not just valued, but actively celebrated.
  • Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP): We understand that life can be unpredictable and challenging and EFAP supports you and your family during difficult times.
  • Work/Life Balance: We offer the option of compressed workweeks with Friday afternoon closures.
  • A modern, defined benefit (DB) pension plan: We care about your future and offer an optional pension plan with a 5% match eligibility from day one.
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Soft Skills
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