Job Features
Northern College is seeking a Research Analyst in our Registrar’s Office & Institutional Research department. The successful candidate will possess strong time management skills and computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, database systems, research design, methods and statistical analysis. Experience with data visualization software (i.e. Tableau) and database software (i.e. Banner or IBM II and/or coding (i.e. SQL, Python) is considered an asset.
At Northern College, we’re committed to the ongoing success and development of everyone who passes through our learning spaces, whether they be our students, employees or community members. We believe in investing in those who invest in us, constantly working to build a collaborative and friendly working environment while offering top tier benefits and generous pension packages to our eligible full-time employees with purposeful, rewarding work, supportive supervisors and positive, engaged work teams.
Reporting to the Registrar, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a wide range of Institutional Research activities that support the College’s strategic directions.
What you will be doing:
- Retrieve and analyze relevant information from a wide variety of sources, both internal and external, assessing additional information needs and working closely with key contacts to identify solutions and produce accurate, reliable, timely, and user-friendly data/reports;
- Analyze data and write reports for a wide range of college activities at the institutional level that will be used to support decision-making at the college; and
- Assist in proposal writing, and provide research expertise for applied research, research ethics and animal care groups/committees for the College community.
A detailed job description is available from the Human Resource Services department.
What you will need to be considered:
- Three-year diploma or degree in Statistics, Mathematics or Social Science with emphasis on Data Analysis or related/ relevant field;
- Minimum three years experience in a research project development setting;
- Extensive computer skills in word processing, spreadsheet, presentation software, and database systems; and
- Strong, research design, methods and statistical analysis skills,
What Northern has to offer:
- Defined benefit pension plan;
- Professional development opportunities;
- Wellness programs;
- Employee Assistance Program;
- Tuition assistance;
- Generous vacation and holiday closure;
- Group insurance benefits (medical, dental, life insurance, LTD, etc.); and
- Relocation expense reimbursement.
The incumbent may be required to provide a criminal reference check.
As part of Northern College’s action on reconciliation, the College recognizes its responsibility to make a difference through increasing the number of Indigenous employees who work in the academic field. We encourage applicants who identify as Indigenous to apply.
Northern College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. To request reasonable accommodation at any time during the selection process, please contact the Human Resource Services department. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
Northern College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Northern College, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
To apply, submit your covering letter and resume online at www.northerncollege.ca/careers/