Summary of the Role
As a Research Manager at YouGov Canada, you’ll oversee and manage custom research projects from start to finish. You’ll be responsible for developing research proposals, managing the data collection process, analyzing findings, and presenting them to clients. You will work closely with internal teams to ensure research aligns with client expectations while delivering high-quality results on time and within scope.
Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll do
- Lead and manage custom research projects, ensuring timely and on-budget completion.
- Develop research proposals and design methodologies tailored to client needs.
- Manage data collection, analysis, and interpretation of findings.
- Present research findings clearly and concisely to clients and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure projects meet client expectations.
- Mentor and guide junior staff, supporting their growth and development.
These are the essentials you’ll need to get an interview
- Minimum of 2 years of experience managing custom research projects, focusing on quantitative studies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Expertise in advanced statistical techniques and methodologies.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Nice to haves
- Experience with syndicated data platforms.
- Familiarity with business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI, Salesforce).
- Experience with programming languages (e.g., SPSS, R, SQL).
- Exposure to qualitative research methodologies.
- Prior experience in mentoring or managing teams.
- Bilingual (English and French) is a plus.
YouGov is a global online research company, offering insight into what the world thinks.
We speak daily to our panel of over 27 million registered members to understand opinion and behaviors around the world. We have a strong reputation as a source of accurate data and we’re trusted by the world’s biggest brands to get it right, making us the most quoted market research source in the world.
Why join YouGov?
Join our global team to help us achieve our social mission: to make millions of people’s opinions heard for the benefit of our local, national, and international communities.
Understanding diversity of opinion requires diversity of background. Although our global panel of millions of people worldwide powers our research, our biggest asset is our people. If our research is to be truly representative of what the world thinks, we need people from all walks of life to be part of the team to bring their perspective to the work we do.
Life at YouGov
We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless, and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics, and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, bringing these values into everything that we do.
We strive to provide YouGovers with best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We want our employees to have a sense of belonging and uniqueness in a supportive workplace, so they can bring their full selves to work.
Equal Opportunity Employer
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, HIV status, political affiliation, socioeconomic background, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or in line with our responsibilities as a fair and ethic employer. All employment decisions are made based on occupational qualifications, merit, and business need.
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YouGov Toronto, Ontario, CAN Office
62 Alvin Ave, , , Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4T 2A9
