RESEARCH ANALYST 1 Full-time Job

As a Research Analyst 1, you will be joining a team in the Economic Development and Culture Division that supports the economic and culture research and data analysis for the Division, including coordination of the Division's response to external and internal research inquiries, publication and presentation of economic and cultural information, and maintenance of associated databases and economic models.

 

Major Responsibilities:
 

• Conducts research on topics involving collection of information from sources such as Statistics Canada, other government agencies and departments in Canada and elsewhere, non-governmental agencies, real estate associations and other private data suppliers.

• Collects, analyzes, evaluates, and interprets information/findings to develop recommendations for improvement to existing departmental projects, policies and services and in the development of theories, concepts and objectives for new departmental projects, policies and services.

• Writes reports for council based on research, documents findings, supporting data, recommendations, and theories. Prepares and co-ordinates briefs and summary reports, on subjects such as legislative changes, research information and implications of findings.

• Identifies and evaluate appropriate internal and external demographic, geospatial, and qualitative data sources needed to respond to research objectives, using geospatial mapping, statistical and data analysis software such as Power BI, Excel, Tableau, ArcGIS/QGIS, SAS.

• Prepares and presents materials such as briefing notes and data to support economic development and culture issues using a range of analytical techniques, including geographical, statistical economic and scientific, to support the clear and legible communication of analysis, recommendations, and concepts.

• Provides analytic and research support to other Divisions, Councillors, task forces and committees as well as other economic development and culture agencies by locating and analyzing information requested.

• Responds to internal and external inquiries around social, cultural and economic indicators about key topics related to the city.
   

Key Qualifications:

 

1. Post secondary education in Data Analytics, Social Sciences, Economics, Geography, Applied Sciences, Business, Statistics or Public Policy, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

2. Considerable experience working on research projects involving qualitative and quantitative data collection analysis, and policy analysis and developing impact evaluations.

3. Considerable experience in utilizing computerized systems, statistical software, business intelligence and analytics software (e.g. ArcGIS/QGIS, SAS, Tableau, PowerBI).

4. Considerable experience creating and presenting research and data analysis to different audiences.

 

You must also have:

 

• High proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office Software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Excellent business writing, presentation, and organizational skills.

• Well-developed oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff within the organization and provide excellent customer service.

• Excellent critical thinking skills.

• Ability to draw conclusions from data that may be contradictory and ambiguous, including the ability to determine what is most relevant, analyze the data and prepare briefs.

• Attention to detail and enjoy working with data.

• Ability to carry out multiple tasks and work effectively independently and in a team environment.

• Sound judgement and ability to handle matters of a confidential and/or sensitive nature.

• Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.

Toronto, the capital of the province of Ontario, is a major Canadian city along Lake Ontarios northwestern shore. It's a dynamic metropolis with a core of soaring skyscrapers, all dwarfed by the iconic, free-standing CN Tower. Toronto also has many green spaces, from the orderly oval of Queens Park to 400-acre High Park and its trails, sports facilities and zoo.