The Conference Board of Canada (CBoC) is the nation’s largest independent applied research organization offering unbiased, evidence-based information and analysis to both industry, NGOs and federal/provincial governments. We have one of the country’s largest private economic analysis and forecasting teams and are widely recognized for expert economic forecasting, modeling, and leading analysis. CBoC undertakes research to address the most pressing issues in Innovation and Technology, Human Capital, Sustainability, Immigration, Indigenous and Northern Communities, Education and Skills, and Health. Our social science research provides actionable pathways to solutions. Simply put, we deliver insights that help Canada’s leaders cut through the noise and make informed decisions.

We are seeking a Research Analyst to join the Human Capital team. Please note: This is a research role; not an internal Human Resources role.

Our ideal candidate is… A thoughtful, detail-oriented researcher with a graduate degree in Human Resources, I/O Psychology, or another social-science discipline. Your experience bridges human resources and research; you bring foundational knowledge of HR concepts and metrics, and you have research experience related to areas such as compensation and benefits, workplace wellbeing, HR benchmarking, or learning and development.

You are comfortable developing data collection tools such as surveys, interview guides, and focus group guides. You can analyze qualitative data (NVivo) and quantitative data (SPSS or R), and you’re confident facilitating interviews and focus groups to gather rich, nuanced insight. You take pride in being organized, accurate, and thorough. You’re comfortable using project management software to keep tasks, timelines, and documentation on track in multi-phase research projects, and you enjoy turning data into clear, concise summaries that support evidence-based insights and practical recommendations.

You work well as part of a team, proactively staying connected in a remote environment, collaborating closely with colleagues, and communicating clearly to ensure work moves forward smoothly.

You are adaptable, reliable, and committed to producing high-quality research. Experience with Power BI (or an interest in learning) is a strong asset, as our research increasingly blends narrative insights with interactive data visualizations.

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. This includes internet service and a reliable connection.

About The Role

On a typical day, you will:

Support several Human Capital research projects at the same time, including work related to workplace health and wellness, compensation and benefits, HR metrics benchmarking, and learning and development.
Develop high-quality data collection tools, including surveys, interview guides, focus group guides, and instrument testing protocols.
Program surveys in Voxco (or Qualtrics) and support survey testing, logic checks, and data validation.
Conduct qualitative research, including interviews and focus groups, and synthesize findings using NVivo.
Conduct quantitative analysis using SPSS or R, including cleaning datasets, running descriptive analyses, and generating tables and visualizations.
Summarize research findings in clear, well-structured briefing notes, slide decks, and reports.
Contribute to literature reviews, jurisdictional scans, and background research on HR-related topics.
Use project management software to track tasks, manage timelines, document progress, and support effective workflow coordination.
Collaborate closely with senior researchers and contribute to internal project meetings and planning discussions.
Support the development and updating of Power BI dashboards.
Collaborate closely with senior researchers to ensure project milestones are met and deliverables are accurate and client-ready.
Participate in internal project discussions and provide updates on data collection, analysis, and progress.
Demonstrate CBoC values of collaboration, evidence, excellence, integrity, passion, and ownership.

About You

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Graduate degree in Human Resources, I/O Psychology, Business, Labour Studies, Public Policy, or another related social-science discipline.
Foundational knowledge of HR concepts, including workplace health and wellness, compensation and benefits, HR metrics, and learning and development.
Experience developing surveys, interview guides, focus group guides, and other research instruments.
Ability to conduct qualitative data collection, including interviews and focus groups.
Competence analyzing qualitative data using NVivo.
Ability to analyze quantitative data using SPSS or R (data cleaning, descriptive statistics, basic analysis).
Strong writing skills, with the ability to summarize findings in a clear, structured, evidence-based way.
Experience programming surveys in Voxco (or Qualtrics).
Proficiency in MS Excel for organizing and analyzing data.
Experience using project management software to manage tasks and timelines.
Highly organized and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Collaborative mindset and comfort working as part of a virtual team.
Clear, timely communication skills in a remote environment.
Ability to travel within Canada for occasional team meetings (minimal travel).
A professional and safe home office setup is required.

Assets

Experience supporting HR or L&D research projects.
Ability to create or update dashboards using Power BI.
Bilingualism (English/French).

Benefits

At CBoC, we believe that putting People First is key to our success and attracting the best people. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive and we are proud to offer a package that includes:

Virtual First – work from home anywhere across Canada.
A workplace where your hard work is not just valued, but actively celebrated. We take pride in our commitment to recognizing and rewarding the exceptional talent that drives our success through our Recognition programs.
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

The hiring zone for this position is $56,100 - $66,000 annually for candidates from any Canadian province or territory. Salaries are based upon candidate experience, qualifications, specific skillsets, as well as market and business considerations. The full compensation band for this position ranges from $56,100 - $75,900. The recruiter can share more information about compensation for the position during the hiring process. This job posting is for an existing vacancy within CBoC. We are actively seeking to fill this role with a qualified candidate.

We value the unique skills, experiences, and insights that each employee brings to The Conference Board of Canada. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please email cbocjobs@conferenceboard.ca and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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.

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