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.

• Identify and track activities, policies, and key personnel associated with current and potential funders/customers.

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

• Assist with research initiatives within WCG or in collaboration with third-party partners.

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

• Share industry insights and labor market information through communication materials, including graphs, interactive maps, and Resource Spotlight.

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

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

• Provide labor market data and information for Annual Business Plans and various funder/customer reports.

• Offer administrative support as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, economics, business administration, or a related field, or 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 using survey tools that comply with FOIPA requirements in Canada.

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

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

• Experience in organizing and compiling data.

• Strong analytical report-writing skills.

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

• High proficiency in Power BI.

• Preferred experience with interactive mapping software such as My Maps and QGIS.

• Aptitude for creating custom data visuals like graphs and interactive maps.

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

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

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.

• Capacity to multitask, meet deadlines, and work independently.

• Must successfully pass a Criminal Record Check.

• A portfolio or work-sample link must be provided with the application.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive and flexible health and dental benefits.

• RRSP Matching program of 2.5% of 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.

• An accessible, barrier-free recruitment and selection process.

• An opportunity to engage in work that makes a difference.