Labour Market Information Specialist analyzing Canadian labour-market data for WCG, an employment-services organization. Supporting funders, business planning, research projects, and community localization.
Responsibilities
Collect, understand, analyze and interpret labour market information on a national, provincial and community level
Provide labour market insights to internal and external collaborators for operational performance, business development, marketing and strategic planning
Identify and keep current on activities, policies and key personnel connected to current and prospective funders/customers
Work closely with the Employment Services, Contract Manager team to support evaluation of the Service Provider Network
Support research projects within WCG or with third-party collaborators
Lead and participate in localization to meet bid localization needs by catchment and/or community/neighbourhood level
Disseminate industry knowledge and labour market information through communication materials including graphs, interactive maps and Resource Spotlight
Maintain and regularly update WCG’s Resource Library and summaries of best practices for serving specific Inclusion Groups
Report on inclusion groups within catchments, including population statistics by community and neighbourhood
Provide labour market information and data for required Annual Business Plans and other reports, including social and economic profiles of delivery/catchment areas
Requirements
A bachelor's degree (Masters preferred) in social sciences, economics, business administration or in a related discipline and/or combination of equivalent relevant education and experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience compiling, analyzing and presenting labour market information and related data and reports
Experience with developing, conducting, and analysis of surveys/questionnaires, including the use of survey tools that meet FOIPA requirements in Canada
Experience with research projects preferably in the human services industry
Experience with the operations and structure of government statistical databases (e.g. Statistics Canada’s Census data)
Experience organizing and collating data; analytical report writing skills
Advanced to intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Excel, Project, and PowerPoint
Strong proficiency with PowerBI and experience with interactive mapping software (such as My Maps and QGIS) is preferred
Aptitude at building custom data visuals (e.g. graphs, interactive maps) to showcase labour market information
Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration and facilitation skills to enable work with teams across WCG
Strong written communication skills including ability to produce exceptional written content for a range of audiences within tight deadlines
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to constant change
Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and work independently
Administrative support as required
Must successfully pass a Criminal Record Check
Please provide a link to your portfolio or work samples along with your application
Benefits
Comprehensive and flexible health and dental benefits
RRSP Matching program of 2.5% base earnings
Coverage for your credential or designation fee
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Generous time-off policies that promote work/life balance
A diverse and inclusive workplace with a track record of high employee engagement and teamwork
The opportunity to do work that makes a difference
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