Quantitative Market Research Assistant (CA0902)

DESCRIPTION:

• Participate in early-stage project meetings with clients to collect, condense, and summarize key research objectives
• Conduct analysis of secondary data sources from government and private information sources relevant to the development of research projects
• Assist with the development and programming of online surveys using specialized software programs
• Test the functionality of online surveys and update programming requirements when needed
• Assist in the collection of cross-country respondent data and conduct statistical analysis of survey research results
• Generate charts and reports under guidance of Research Analyst and/or Quantitative Market Research Director
• Analyze survey respondent data files using a variety of software data applications
• Work closely with colleagues on research projects to fulfill other ad hoc research activities
• Report to Research Analyst and/or Quantitative Market Research Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 3rd year student, working towards a BA (or an individual with a BA) in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Sociology, Geography or BCOM in Marketing, MIS, Management
• 1 year related experience in marketing and / or market research a strong plus

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Power Point a must-have
• Knowledge of MS Access/SQL and quantitative research software application (SAS, SPSS, Systat, CATI) a bonus
• Experience with HTML programming and authoring (MS Front Page, Cold Fusion) an asset
• Possess strong quantitative and problem solving skills, organizational ability, excellent interpersonal, oral and written communications skills
• Ability to be proactive, apply judgment, exercise initiative and work in a fast paced environment
• Multi-lingual candidate preferred
• Availability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
• Out-of-town travel not expected to exceed 10%

LOCATION:

• San Francisco / Alameda, CA (USA)
• Strasbourg (France)
• Vancouver, BC (Canada)

To join our team, please forward your cover letter and resume (indicating the position you are applying for) by clicking on the link below.