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The Opportunity

Pier Labs is seeking a full-time Research Analyst or Associate to join our non-profit organization in Halifax, NS. The successful candidate will deliver research and evaluation projects for public sector and partners. In alignment with our pursuit of evidence-based policy, the Research Analyst/Associate will work with our partners to identify and deliver rigourous research to design and evaluate policy and programming with the objective of improving the delivery of public services. The Research Analyst/Associate would work with not-for-profit, philanthropic, academic, and public sector partners to complete this work.

Responsibilities:

• Design evaluation frameworks aligned with project objectives and requirements
• Develop interventions to test - applying concepts from behavioral and social science to the design of communications, processes, and programs
• Support the development of field experiments
• Develop data collection plans and data analysis strategies to answer key evaluation questions
• Create and test data collection instruments and protocols
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis for a range of research and evaluation projects
• Work with clients and partners to co-design and implement evaluation activities, including training and technical assistance
• Monitor data collection activities and conduct data quality assurance
• Prepare effective communication materials to share with partners and stakeholders
• Conduct jurisdictional scans, literature searches and evidence reviews to inform evidence-informed decision-making
• Provide policy analysis and program design support
• Write reports and prepare presentations to effectively communicate research results and recommendations to a range of technical and non-technical audiences
• Conduct project coordination activities including developing project schedules and work plans, organizing meetings, managing documents and tracking activities

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or PhD in behavioural science, economics, sociology, psychology, public administration, political science, population health or related field
• Expertise in qualitative and/or quantitative research methods
• Academic or job-related experience conducting evaluations of social programs is highly desired
• Experience designing randomized control experiments is desired
• Experience designing data collection instruments including surveys and/or interview protocols
• Experience in research, public policy analysis and program design. Related research expertise in employment and skills development sector would be an asset.
• Experience leading and managing the delivery of projects with proven ability in project planning, scheduling, and budgeting
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with a strong ability to convey complex ideas and information to non-technical audiences
• Strong motivation and commitment to research excellence, generating new ideas, exchanging and mobilizing knowledge, and continuous improvement
• Ability to make appropriate decisions in the face of complexity or uncertainty, identify and manage risks, and act to address issues when necessary
• Proficiency with statistics software (e.g. STATA, R, Python, SPSS, SAS, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel 

Perks of Working with Pier Labs:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Four weeks of vacation annually
• Hybrid working options after first few months with the firm
• Annual Health Living Allowance 
• Profit-sharing incentives 
• Regular social and team-building events
• Peer Mentorship Program
• Beautiful modern office located downtown in the Brewery Market building
• Collaborative, welcoming, and supportive team

About Pier Labs

Pier Labs, Davis Pier’s social innovation outpost, is a federally incorporated non-profit organization focused on social research and development. Its purpose is to work with government, community organizations, post-secondary institutions, charities, foundations, and private sector organizations to conduct and bridge research interventions that address complex societal issues impacting the wellbeing of Canadians. From poverty and healthcare, to education and employment, our approach is to use best available, contextual, and experiential evidence to develop policy and program improvements.

Pier Labs is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of the Directors of Davis Pier Consulting and external members, ensuring transparency and mission-driven decision-making.

The Opportunity

Davis Pier is seeking a full-time Associate with Change Management experience to join our consulting firm. The successful candidate will lead and deliver exceptional client services necessary to design, plan, and implement lasting change and improvement in complex public sector environments.

We know a consulting firm is only as good as its professionals and we pride ourselves on hiring the highest quality people who share our values: integrity, fairness, flexibility, fun, collaboration, and delivering impact.

Responsibilities

The Associate will:

• Act as a lead consultant or team lead on complex projects;
• Manage resources within Davis Pier, partner firms, and client organizations;
• Manage client relationships within project environments;
• Provide expertise in our service lines on client engagements, including change management expertise;
• Develop high quality project deliverables;
• Incorporate change management activities into project plans when required;
• Facilitate client workshops and interviews;
• Seamlessly integrate with client teams; and
• Develop tailored approaches to project delivery to ensure engagement outcomes are delivered in an undisruptive manner.

Qualifications

Candidates should meet the following criteria:

• Formal education in business, public administration, engineering, or IT;
• 3 - 5 years of previous experience in a change management role;
• Previous experience in project settings in a professional service environment;
• Experience and knowledge of change management principles, methodologies, approaches, and tools;
• Exceptional relationship building skills;
• Proficiency with project management approaches, tools, and phases of the project lifecycle;
• Focused on providing exceptional results to clients;
• Experience with planning, organizing, leading, designing and implementing change management activities;
• Experience facilitating cross-functional client meetings and workshops to support change management efforts;
• Possess strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills;
• Possess the ability to remain flexible concerning approaches to delivering client solutions;
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills;
• Previous consulting experience would be considered an asset;
• Change management certification or designation would be considered an asset;
• Knowledge of the public sector, the social sector, or healthcare would be considered an asset.

Perks of Working with Davis Pier:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Four weeks of vacation annually
• Hybrid working options after first few months with the firm
• Annual Health Living Allowance 
• Profit-sharing incentives 
• Regular social and team-building events
• Peer Mentorship Program
• Beautiful modern office located downtown in the Brewery Market building
• Collaborative, welcoming, and supportive team

Please send your resume and cover letter to recruitment@davispier.ca