Applications are invited for the position of Intermediate Research Associate classified as Pay Band H, in the Institutional Analytics & Reporting Department, located at the Welland Campus. The starting hourly rate is $37.34/hr (Pay Band H - $37.34/hr to $43.18/hr) for a 37.5 hour work week. Additional hours may be required as necessary. This is an Appendix D, temporary position as per Article 17.3.1 of the Support Staff Collective Agreement and is set to commence in August 2026 and will conclude in March 31, 2027. It may be subject to an extension by mutual agreement of the parties.

Reporting to the Director, Institutional Analytics & Reporting, the successful candidate plays a key role in government reporting and managerial planning and decision-making by supporting primary and secondary research activities, particularly survey research, and by assisting with the development of data models and data visualizations using Power BI. This role will assist the college in meeting government reporting requirements, generating data analysis, evaluating program effectiveness and tracking student success.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide research and project support to assist internal clients in gathering data and information needed for evidence-based planning and decision making
• Develop and manage research resources, survey awareness and promotional campaigns
• Implement established methods and procedures for collecting and preparing data for analysis
• Program online surveys in related software applications (e.g., Survey Monkey, Qualtrix, CoursEval)
• Use data visualization software (ex: Power BI) to support the development of reports and dashboards
• Gather and transform operational data into an appropriate format for analysis, paying particular attention to data quality and integrity
• Respond to ad hoc requests for commonly requested data and information

Qualifications:

• Minimum three (3) year diploma or degree, or similar, in any field of study
• Minimum three (3) years' recent and relevant experience in designing and conducting research and analysis related to social science research, market research, statistics or related field
• Strong technical and database skills, particularly including proficiency in Excel
• Proficient in analyzing data and creating reports and dashboards, particularly using Power BI or similar data visualization tools
• Effectively manage workload in a busy environment with multiple priorities

Niagara College is a place-based organization, and all positions are primarily based on campus. On-campus work allows for close collaboration and a strong team culture. While most work will be done in the office, we offer the flexibility for some remote work, as the job allows.

Note: Credentials obtained outside of Canada require an evaluation to determine the Canadian educational equivalence. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position as a condition of employment. For further information, visit: World Education Services http://www.wes.org/ca/.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted