Senior Research Analyst

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1986, Leger empowers its clients to make better decisions by providing the highest-quality market research and data analytics in North America. Joining our company means joining a team of 600 passionate people who are committed to their work. We are the largest Canadian-owned market research and analytics company, with 8 offices across Canada and the United States.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE WORKING WITH US

We are the benchmark in our industry, and we offer important strategic advice to our clients. We distinguish ourselves through our company culture, our transparent management, our dynamic attitude and our flat company structure. Our team is the basis of our success and, as they say, birds of a feather flock together. If you want to join us and make a difference, our team is waiting for you!

YOUR ROLE AS A SENIOR RESEARCH ANALYST

• Bring your curiosity, your analytical mind, your positive attitude and your desire to learn 
• Interpret data and provide insights 
• Use your creativity and your superior writing skills to create visually appealing reports 
• Develop your interests in various topics 
• Work on challenging and impactful projects 
• Analyze problems and find solutions 
• Provide strategic advice 
• Help our prestigious clients succeed 
• Become a key member of our team 
• Thrive and grow in a stimulating and friendly environment 

Joining our team as a senior research analyst means taking the values of quality, customer service, innovation, collaboration and commitment to heart. It means being interested in and passionate about various social issues, wanting to share your knowledge and working on important large-scale projects. 

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participating in service proposal development 
• Participating in business development by doing research or finding information to help consultants prepare service proposals
• Attending and actively participating in start-up meetings with the client  
• A thorough understanding of internal clients’ needs, expectations and requirements 
• Developing measurement tools (moderator’s guide, questionnaires)  
• Assuming all of the stages involved in managing a project internally in collaboration with the operations team and including validating the questionnaire’s test link, interviewer training, coordinating field implementation, follow-up and validation of the pre-test, daily project field monitoring, qualitative project follow-up (recruitment, incentives, etc.) and coordinating end of fieldwork stages.  
• Drawing up the statistical analysis and reporting plans 
• Analyzing results and writing strategic research reports 
• Making strategic recommendations  
• Broadening knowledge and expertise of our clients’ markets 
• Contributing to the development of division expertise
• Ensuring quality control of projects and respecting timelines
• Coordinating the different departments at each stage of the project (Operations, Coding, Statistics)  
• Informing team members about how current projects are progressing 

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Requirements

• University diploma (Bachelor or Master’s level) 
• Preferably, at least five (5) of experience in the job market
• Advanced skills in writing and multi-project management 

Skills

• A well-developed sense of analytical thinking and an ability to summarize 
• Ability to extrapolate the figures and translate the findings into strategic conclusions  
• Strategic reporting skills 
• Ability to clearly communicate instructions regarding project parameters to the various departments involved  
• Knowledge of advanced statistical techniques: segmentation, MaxDiff, factor analysis, multiple regression, conjoint analysis, etc. 
• Proficient with different quantitative and qualitative methodologies 
• Proficient with computer tools: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Outlook), SPSS / Stat XP, Sawtooth, etc. 
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize in order to manage several projects at once  
• Ability to understand the clients’ needs and research mandate objectives 
• Ability to identify, communicate and propose solutions for any problems that may arise 
• Ability to ensure day-to-day project management according to Leger’s quality standards 

BENEFITS

• Paid vacation when employment starts* 
• Possible to work from outside the country* 
• Offices closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day*
• Group Insurance 
• People First Program 
• Leger University: training, mentorship, and continuing education 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Profit-Sharing Program (PSP) 
• Pension plan 
• Flex Program: Hybrid Work Model 
• Wellness and Development Allowance
• and more! 

*Certain conditions apply

THE PERKS OF WORKING WITH US

At Leger, our people are at the heart of our success. Being part of our team means:

• Working in a friendly, respectful, and positive environment. Happiness at work is one of our top priorities!
• Enjoying flexible benefits and other perks that foster a culture of well-being.
• Developing your skills and thriving professionally with our learning and mentorship opportunities.
• Multiple opportunities for long-term growth. More than one-third of our permanent employees have been with Leger for at least 10 years.
• Making new friends and connections across Canada and the United States.
• and much more!

If you want to be part of a great team and you think you are the motivated, talented and ambitious person we are looking for, submit your application!

*We thank all applicants. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Leger is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, colour, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. Leger is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know.