Description:
The Research Analyst and Knowledge Mobilization Lead at CAIS has two distinct but interconnected areas of responsibility.
- Internal and External Research Analysis: Work collaboratively with CAIS team members to design meaningful and relevant data gathering tools, to interpret and report insights from multiple sources of data relating to school improvement and share insights to help CAIS and CAIS schools continue to be leading Canadian Independent schools.
- Knowledge Mobilization: Provide support to member schools through thoughtful integration of research to inform and improve professional learning and accreditation within CAIS as well as help create a culture of evidence based education in CAIS schools.
The role is primarily remote (candidates from across Canada are invited to apply) but will occasionally require travel within North America. Some weekend work is required.
CAIS is strongly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from individuals within Canada who identify as members of Indigenous and racialized communities, 2SLGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities, or others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
CAIS functions as a virtual workplace with team members working collaboratively from home offices within Canada. Regardless of their physical location, CAIS employees are expected to follow Ontario ESA (2021) established guidelines for employee workplace environments, including all organizational rules, policies, and procedures. Full-time CAIS employees receive retirement support and can participate in a comprehensive employer health and dental benefits program at the conclusion of a three-month probationary period.
Specific Accountabilities Include:
- Be responsible for producing timely, accurate and useful research reports for member schools
- Revise and maintain resources to mobilize current research to support school improvement
- Support the professional learning community within CAIS with evidence based best practices
- Collaborate effectively with internal and external constituent groups to ensure that CAIS schools remain leading educational institutions
- Act as the point person for research enquiries from member schools
- Support cultures of data informed decision making within CAIS schools
- Maintain positive working relationships with members and partner organizations
Skills, Experience and Attributes Include:
- Minimum of a Master’s degree with demonstrated experience using qualitative and quantitative data sources and research methods
- Demonstrated ability to turn research data into actionable insight
- Proficiency with Statistical Analysis Software and Data Visualization tools is required.
- Google Workspace knowledge is required and experience using virtual platforms ie SLACK, association management software and online portals is preferred
- Strategic thinking, initiative, and self-discipline in a virtual workplace
- Excellent interpersonal skills, professional manner, and customer-service orientation
- Superior communication, writing, and editing skills
- Proficiency in generating, analyzing, and interpreting data within a tech-driven setting.