Data & Excel Specialist

The Research Department at Qatalyst is currently looking for a Data & Excel Specialist who can analyze closed-ended and open-ended survey data for various projects using Excel.

In particular, the candidate is required to produce tabulations, data tables with counts and percentages, crosstabs, charts and figures for closed-ended survey data (examples of closed-ended survey questions include: multiple choice, select all that apply, rating scale, and matrix). Summarizing and coding/grouping open-ended responses into key themes is required for open-ended analysis, which would result in a table with key themes and counts, or as a paragraph summarizing the comments from respondents.

This is a short term position that starts ASAP.

Required Skills

• Data Analysis
• Excel (e.g., COUNTIF, COUNTA, SUM, AVERAGE functions, Pivot Tables)
• Survey coding for open-ended responses

Hourly Rate

$15 - $30 per hour

Apply Now

If you are interested in applying, please send a resume and cover letter with a brief overview of your related experience, to hr@qatalyst.ca with the subject line "Data & Excel Specialist Application".

Report Proofreading & Editing Specialist

Almost every project that the Qatalyst Research Team works on includes the proofreading and editing of reports. Qatalyst’s Research Department is looking for two on call proofreading and editing experts. Most of our reports are produced using Microsoft Word. The desired candidate is expected to have adequate experience using Microsoft Word, particularly experience formatting and editing word documents.

This is a short term position that starts ASAP.

Required Skills

• Proofreading
• Editing
• Microsoft Word Formatting

Hourly Rate

$15 - $30 per hour

Apply Now

If you are interested in applying, please send a resume and cover letter with a brief overview of your related experience, to hr@qatalyst.ca with the subject line "Report Proofreading & Editing Specialist Application".

Consulting & Research Manager

This is a unique opportunity for an energetic, ambitious person looking to advance into a leadership position within a consulting business designed to scale rapidly. You will report directly to the President and Managing Partner.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with clients and project team members
• Lead project teams in the implementation of projects
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to determine clients needs and analyze research
• Deliver effective work plans, reports and presentations
• Balance multiple priorities and tasks, including leading and participating in concurrent projects
• Provide oversight and mentorship for Qatalyst staff and associates, contributing to their development and helping them reach their potential
• Work with other members of the management team in further developing our consulting processes and systems
• Contribute to business development activities
• Further develop your areas of expertise and interest

This position provides an opportunity to help shape the future of our structure and operations. Our objective is to hire a Consultant Manager capable of advancing over time into a Director of Consulting position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years experience in managing multi-team member consulting assignments (or comparable experience in government, the non-profit sector or industry)
• Graduate degree
• Demonstrated history and work experience in one or more of the following consulting areas:
  • Program evaluation and performance measurement
  • Science, technology and innovation
  • Economic development
  • The non-profit sector and social finance
  • Strategy development and support for implementation (e.g. organizational, sector, regional, market and labour market development strategies)
  • Marketing and digital media
  • Organizational reviews and change management
• Superb analytical, writing and communication skills
• Ability to work with a diverse set of highly skilled professionals in a team based environment
• Innovative, curious, ambitious and problem solving personality
• Goal oriented, self-starter who takes the initiative to effect change and continuously improve activities

Apply Now

We thank you for your interest in this position. Please submit your cover letter and resume to hr@qatalyst.ca with the subject line "Consulting & Researcher Manager Application". Please outline your availability salary expectations in your cover letter.

Qatalyst is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Researcher

Qatalyst Research Group is looking for a full-time researcher to join our team in Vancouver, BC. We are looking for an ambitious, curious and reliable researcher interested in public sector policy and program evaluation. Successful applicant will be working directly with the senior management of the organization on various projects. We are currently working on projects for Justice Canada, Doctors of BC, Saskatchewan Community Policing, and numerous economic development and labour market studies.

Responsibilities

• Implementing field research activities (interviews, surveys, and focus groups);
• Conducting document, file and literature reviews;
• Assisting project managers with logistics (scheduling/communication);
• Conducting qualitative and quantitative data analysis; and
• Final analysis and report writing.

Qualifications

• Post secondary degree in areas such as social sciences, business, public sector policy, or statistics and data analysis;
• 2 to 3 years of experience in conducting research and qualitative and quantitative data analysis;
• Superb time management, analytical and writing skills;
• Solid understanding of research methodologies;
• Great communication skills and ability to work with a diverse set of highly skilled professionals in a team-based environment;
• Innovative, curious, ambitious and problem-solving personality;
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, SPSS and survey software (e.g. Survey Monkey);
• Fluency in French is an asset as is experience in working in and with Indigenous communities.

Apply Now

Please submit your cover letter and resume to hr@qatalyst.ca with the subject line "Researcher Application".

Qatalyst is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We thank you for your interest in this position.