Explorer | Research Analyst | Shopper Research | Ontario

We're looking for a curious, insight-driven Researcher to help our clients understand real shopper behavior and to build a career in market research while doing it.

About Us:

At Explorer, we are shopper research experts. We use a behavioral approach to identify and understand actionable opportunities for our clients. As part of Savanta, we offer a broad range of shopper research services, specializing in Pack, Planogram, Retail, Signage, and Path-to-Purchase research. Being part of the Savanta Network provides Explorer with global coverage while maintaining our consultative approach. 

This position requires residency in Ontario, Canada. The role is currently remote, with potential to transition to a hybrid model based out of our Ontario office.

About the Role:

As a Research Analyst, you’ll be a critical and foundational piece for the day-to-day management in the delivery of high-quality research projects, applying your knowledge, expertise and analytical skills to support clients in better decision-making. This isn't about crunching numbers in isolation, it's about uncovering the story behind the data and turning it into insight that changes what our clients do next.

You’ll become an active part of client teams responsible for ensuring the smooth running of projects from start to finish. These are hands-on roles designed to give you the practical experience to build your confidence and enable you to produce high quality work that informs and inspires our clients while developing your career at pace.

Working across multiple projects simultaneously while reporting to the Project Leads, your core day-to-day responsibilities will involve:

• Assisting in the design of questionnaires, discussion guides, etc.
• Completing checks on survey links, materials, etc.
• Managing fieldwork/recruitment and conducting regular quality checks.
• Undertake qualitative fieldwork at different locations with support from project team.
• Writing analysis plans and checking data tables.
• Summarizes qualitative fieldwork and enter into analysis grids.
• Analyzing research results and creating reports to tell a compelling story.

About You:

Our Research Analyst role is ideally suited to those with a genuine interest in the Market Research & Insights sector, and the ability to learn in a fast-paced agency environment.

At Explorer, Research Analysts are fast, efficient and accurate workers new to the research industry, who can quickly learn and apply new skills to ensure client objectives will be achieved.

As well as the enthusiasm to handle practical work and the confidence to ask questions or make suggestions on improvements, applicants should be able to demonstrate:

• Strong numeracy skills
• Ability to work well in teams and with a broad range of people
• Strong work ethic with a self-motivated mindset and drive to reach goals
• Ability to manage several projects at once and meet tight deadlines
• Utilizing existing & new technologies to improve efficiencies and overall quality
• Exceptional communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Capability to analyze data to extract relevant insights and practical recommendations

And in return, Savanta offers*

• Salary range: $60,000 CAD
• Flexible working practices
• Health package
• Ongoing Learning & Development
• Team & Company Socials

To Apply

To be considered for this vacancy, please submit your resume with a short cover letter.  The cover letter should tell us a bit about you and why you are interested in Explorer and this role.

We encourage authentic responses to demonstrate your experience and approach, rather than relying on Generative Al tools to write your cover letter or any application questions.  We may use Al Decoders as part of the review process and if answers match to a high extent that may be factored into the review.

Why Join Us:

Part of the vibrant Savanta & Next 15 Communications Group, we have an entrepreneurial company culture that actively recognizes and values its people and offers excellent opportunity for career development.

Explorer Research is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and continuously strives to be an employer of choice. Our people are our greatest assets, we value workplace diversity and inclusion, oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination, and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates of all backgrounds.

*Full details of local benefits and perks available on request from the People Team (HR).

All candidates will be considered equally; however, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

We encourage authentic responses that reflect your own experience and approach. Candidates should avoid relying on Generative AI to write cover letters or application responses, as this may be considered during the review process.

For information on how Savanta uses your data, please see https://savanta.com/about/careers/job-opportunities

Compensation: $60,000 CAD