Research Officer : Ontario, Canada
Society of Energy Professionals
IFPTE Local 160
Research Officer
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
The Society of Energy Professionals (SEP), IFPTE Local 160, is seeking a Research Officer to support a broad range of union activities including collective bargaining, organizing, policy development, campaigns and strategic planning.
The successful applicant will have a minimum of:
- A Bachelor’s degree in, or equivalent experience related to, economics, business, industrial relations, political science, public policy or equivalent; and,
- Three years of related experience in such areas as financial analysis, advocacy/applied research and labour relations.
The successful applicant will also have:
- experience in quantitative research including the ability to interpret technical data and apply mathematical/statistical procedures
- the ability to perform applied research and critical policy analysis in an advocacy environment
- an understanding of basic accounting concepts, corporate finance, and economics
- the ability to research corporate structure and evaluate corporate finances and business plans
- an understanding of the existing labour relations framework and the collective bargaining process
- the ability to prepare and present briefs and reports based on a wide range of technical and policy-related research
- a highly developed writing and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate complex analyses and issues to a wide range of audiences
- the ability to organize and prioritize conflicting tasks and assignments independently and respect established timelines
- the ability to maintain confidentiality in dealing with sensitive industry and Society information
- a commitment to the labour movement and/or other social and economic justice issues
This permanent, unionized position, located in Toronto, comes with a generous salary and benefits. The job is based on a 35-hour week, Monday to Friday, with occasional requirement for travel and evening and weekend work.
Applications should include a cover letter, resume and references. Please submit applications by April 21, 2017 to kellwaym@thesociety.ca with the subject line: Research Officer Application.
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