Labour Market Information Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Gather, comprehend, analyze, and interpret labor market data at national, provincial, and community levels.

• Deliver labor market insights to enhance operational performance, business growth, marketing, and strategic planning.

• Identify and track activities, policies, and key individuals associated with current and potential funders and clients.

• Collaborate with the Employment Services Contract Manager team to assess the Service Provider Network and aid in performance improvement.

• Assist in research initiatives within WCG or in partnership with external collaborators, including the WCG Employment Index.

• Lead and engage in localization efforts to fulfill bid localization requirements at the catchment, community, and neighborhood levels.

• Share industry knowledge and labor market data through various communication tools, such as graphs, interactive maps, and Resource Spotlight.

• Maintain and routinely update WCG’s Resource Library and best-practice summaries tailored for specific Inclusion Groups.

• Report on inclusion groups within catchments, including community and neighborhood population statistics.

• Provide labor market data and information for funder/client-required Annual Business Plans and other reports, including social and economic profiles of delivery and catchment areas.

• Offer administrative support as necessary.

• Travel within Canada as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in social sciences, economics, business administration, or a related field, and/or a combination of equivalent relevant education and experience.

• At least 5 years of experience in compiling, analyzing, and presenting labor market information and related data and reports.

• Proven experience in developing, conducting, and analyzing surveys/questionnaires, including the use of survey tools compliant with FOIPA requirements in Canada.

• Background in research projects, preferably within the human services sector.

• Familiarity with government statistical databases, such as Statistics Canada Census data.

• Experience in organizing and collating data effectively.

• Strong analytical report writing skills.

• Advanced to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.

• Robust proficiency in PowerBI.

• Experience with interactive mapping software such as My Maps and QGIS is preferred.

• Ability to create custom data visuals, including graphs and interactive maps.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and facilitation skills.

• Strong written communication abilities and capacity to produce outstanding written content for diverse audiences under tight deadlines.

• Capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adjust to constant changes.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently.

• Must successfully complete a Criminal Record Check.

• Must submit a portfolio or work samples with the application.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive and flexible health and dental benefits.

• RRSP Matching program of 2.5% of base earnings.

• Coverage for credential or designation fees.

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.

• Generous time-off policies that support work/life balance.

• A diverse and inclusive workplace with a proven track record of high employee engagement and teamwork.

• Opportunity to engage in meaningful work that makes a difference.