Labour Market Information Specialist

Company Description We believe in the power of work. Since 1994, we’ve been partnering with governments and local agencies across Canada to create sustainable employment opportunities for people, businesses and communities. We understand that work gives hope, strengthens relationships and drives economic growth. Job Description About the role Location: Remote - Canada Travel Expectations: Within Canada as required Additional Requirements: Please provide a link to your portfolio or work samples along with your application. Like WCG, you believe in the power of work. As a Labour Market Information (LMI) Specialist , you’ll be responsible for the collection, research, analysis, and effective dissemination of labour market information, research, and policies internally and to WCG's external collaborators to support the organization's operational performance and growth. What you'll do Collect, understand, analyze and interpret labour market information on a national, provincial and community level that provides value to various internal and external stakeholders in our company (e.g., for operational performance, business development, marketing, and strategic planning) Identify and keep current on activities, policies and key personnel connected to WCG’s current and prospective funders/customers, including through media releases, social media and RSS Feeds Work closely with the Employment Services, Contract Manager team to support in the evaluation of the Service Provider Network to support performance Support the development of research projects (eg. WCG Employment Index) 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 to WCG stakeholders through an effective and efficient communication strategy (including graphs, interactive maps, Resource Spotlight) Maintain and regularly update WCG’s Resource Library as well as summaries of best practices for serving specific Inclusion Groups. Report out on inclusion groups within catchments (e.g. population stats by community and neighbourhood) Provide labour market information and data for funder/customer required Annual Business Plans and other reports, including social and economic profiles of delivery/catchment areas Qualifications What you bring 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, is essential 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 For complete job requirements, see the full Job Description here Additional Information What we offer Competitive salary of $70,000 - $ 80,000 per year (based on full-time hours) 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! ICRSVPFIELD Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Matter WCG is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to achieving a workplace that is equitable and representative of Canada’s diverse population. We actively work to attract, develop, and retain employees from diverse and equity-deserving backgrounds who have exceptional ability and the desire to make a difference. We continuously strive to support individual needs and differences in a work environment that is built on inclusivity and respect for everyone. WCG is committed to providing an accessible, barrier free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us if you require accommodation in advance of any part of the recruitment and selection process. Passion and Lived Experience Matter! If you don’t quite have the above credentials but feel passionate about this role and your ability to do it successfully, please APPLY ANYWAY! Tell us in your application why you believe you would be a great fit. We believe in developing talent and have a wide range of opportunities to support passionate team members as they grow towards their employment goals. Program: Employment Srvcs Support Travel Expectations: Yes (see description for details) Employment Type: Permanent

The specialist will collect, analyze, and disseminate labour market information to support internal operations and external collaborators. They will also lead research projects, maintain resource libraries, and provide data for business planning and reporting.

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess at least 5 years of experience in data analysis and reporting. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerBI, and research methodologies is essential for success in this role.

• Health insurance • Dental benefits • RRSP matching program • Credential or designation fee coverage • Learning and development opportunities • Paid time off

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• CommunicationSouhaitée
• Gestion de projetSouhaitée

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• Labour market analysis
• Data collection
• Research methodology
• Report writing
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Excel
• PowerBI
• Interactive mapping
• QGIS
• Survey design
• Statistical analysis
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Project management
• Strategic planning
• Report Writing
• Mapping Software
• Administrative Support
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Operational Performance Management
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Microsoft Excel
• Research
• Business Development
• Business Administration
• Strategic Planning
• Communication Strategies
• Contract Management
• Economics
• Economic Growth
• Employee Engagement
• Marketing
• Human Services
• Interpersonal Communications
• Labor Economics
• Microsoft Office
• Multitasking
• Operations
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Quantum GIS (QGIS)
• Rich Site Summary (RSS)
• Power BI
• Social Media
• Social Sciences
• Statistics
• Localization
• Surveys
• Teamwork

• Social Services
• Data & Analytics
• Government & Public Sector
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting
• Marketing Information Specialist
• Information Specialist
• Systems Analysts
• Database Architects

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine