Senior Research Associate, Education & Skills – 12-month Contract

Signal49 Research

. Lead, manage, and contribute to applied research projects of varying sizes, scopes, and complexities .

Posted 11/6/2026contractRemote • CanadaSenior💰 CA$80,793 - CA$95,050 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in applied research methodologies, including advanced quantitative techniques and mixed-methods approaches, while effectively managing project deliverables and client relationships. Capable of translating complex research findings into actionable insights for stakeholders in education and workforce development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Applied Research ManagementQuantitative Research TechniquesMixed-Methods ApproachesResearch Report ProductionClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Quantitative ResearchMixed-Methods ResearchData AnalysisResearch Report WritingProject ManagementBudget ManagementProposal DevelopmentPresentation SkillsResearch ConceptualizationEducation-to-Workforce Pathways

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingCustomer ServiceProfessional Values

Industry Keywords

EducationSkills DevelopmentLabour MarketsWorkforce DevelopmentResearch FundingExecutive RelationshipsBusiness DevelopmentResearch FindingsConferencesKnowledge Areas

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, manage, and contribute to applied research projects of varying sizes, scopes, and complexities
Design and conduct research on education, skills, labour markets, workforce development, and education-to-workforce pathways
Apply advanced quantitative research techniques and mixed-methods approaches to education-related economic and social data
Analyze complex research results and translate them into key messages and insights for senior executives and decision-makers
Produce research reports, executive summaries, articles, presentations, op-eds, and proposals
Manage project deliverables, budgets, timelines, and client expectations
Work directly with clients and partners to scope research questions, present findings, and identify implications
Support business development by developing research concepts and proposals, securing research funding, and building executive relationships
Conceptualize new research opportunities and projects
Present findings at conferences, business development meetings, and other external forums
Connect Signal49’s research, data, and expertise across Education & Skills and related Knowledge Areas
Deliver high-quality products and customer service while demonstrating collaboration and professional values

Requirements

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Benefits

Comp & perks

Virtual First – work from home anywhere across Canada
Recognition programs
Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Option of compressed workweeks with Friday afternoon closures
Optional defined benefit pension plan with 5% match eligibility from Day One
Inclusive, accessible, and supportive work environment
Interview accessibility accommodations, including questions shared in advance, live captions or transcription, and flexibility in interview formats, timing, and assessments