Researcher (Paper and Pulp Vertical)

About ResourceWise

ResourceWise is a leading commodity pricing and market intelligence company specializing in forest products, chemicals, and renewable fuels. With a legacy spanning over 150 years, our mission is to empower clients with the most accurate data, analytics, and strategic insights to drive profitable and sustainable growth.

Its entities include Forest2Market Inc., Fisher International, Inc., Tecnon OrbiChem, Ltd., Prima Regulated Markets Ltd., Chemical Intelligence, and WRI.

About the Role

ResourceWise is searching for a Researcher with knowledge and experience within the pulp, paper and paper converting market to assist in the development and maintenance of vital business data and information, who would work on an independent contractor agreement. The Researcher will be responsible for acquiring and maintaining detailed information on pulp & paper production and asset information, maintaining and improving data quality, and ensuring accurate, reliable, and repeatable reporting and decision support for ResourceWise customers.

What You'll Do

• Research and track pulp & paper mills, projects, and manufacturers across assigned geographies (e.g., North America).
• Monitor industry news, regulatory updates, and company announcements to identify changes and developments.
• Collect, enter, validate, and update mill-level and project-level data in the Database, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and consistency of technical, operational, and capacity information.
• Summarize findings into structured reports, briefs, or database inputs.
• Work closely with global research teams to harmonize data standards.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to support consulting projects, client requests, and data questions.

Qualifications

• Intimate knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the pulp and paper market
• Interest in research, investigation, data collection and business intelligence
• Good interpersonal and communications skills
• Sufficient computer skills for data entry and related tasks
• Ability to speak languages in designated areas of concentration; English is required
• Ability to work from home, access to reliable internet and communications equipment

Compensation & Benefits

• Contractor pay is commensurate with experience

Our vision is to grow a family of companies trusted to solve complex value chain issues with a comprehensive and innovative approach to environmental and financial impacts.

• We work hard, with a purpose, to achieve personal, professional and corporate goals
• We promote self-determination and accountability as the best means to achieve these goals
• We value integrity and fairness
• We believe in continual learning and innovation
• We encourage freedom and self-expression to enhance creativity and problem solving
• We foster an interconnected world by valuing our global diversity and collaboration

We are dedicated to building teams that embody our vision and values. Our hiring process is merit-based, yet we are steadfast in providing equal opportunities to attract talented individuals from diverse backgrounds across the globe. This includes differences in race, class, veteran status, religion, political affiliation, sexual orientation, and more. We firmly believe that differing opinions and diverse talents are essential to our success.