"Senior Research Associate"

The Senior Research Associate manages the research staff of the Diversity Institute Consulting Team on a day-to-day basis, and provides professional assistance to the Director in all matters relating to the Institute's research and administration. They oversee research design and methodology, particularly relating to the customized research.

In association with other Diversity Institute professionals, the Senior Research Associate engages in the research and writing of research and client reports, papers, strategies and action plans and the dissemination of research findings and research results including the promotion of the Institute in speeches and talks and in communications with the media. The Senior Research Associate will also engage in developing research for training and to guide consultations, interviews, and focus groups as part of projects.

The Senior Research Associate will manage projects and deliverables and engage in client and partner meetings to share updates and results. Further, the Senior Research Associate will identify new project opportunities (through partnerships, proposals, and grants) and will execute proposals to secure new opportunities.

In addition, the position involves the education, training and mentoring of the Institute’s research staff, advising of graduate students, managing team work and deliverables for projects, and sharing ideas and approaches and working cooperatively with all Diversity Institute professionals.

Leadership Competencies

• Acts with Integrity: Demonstrates behaviors aligned with high ethical standards and personal integrity and acts in accordance with TMU values.
• Builds Relationships of Trust & Collaboration: Actively builds a culture of trust and fosters meaningful relationships.
• Leads Inclusively: Creates an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, recognized, empowered to achieve their potential, and valued for their differences.
• Demonstrates Organizational Acumen: Understands and respectfully navigates complex internal and external environments using sound judgment, diplomacy, and tact.
• Drives Vision & Results: Creates and implements a vision grounded in sound decision-making to achieve desired outcomes.

Qualifications

To help us learn more about you, please provide a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the following required qualifications:

• PhD in social science and humanities, including business, sociology, psychology, information science, education and other areas
• Advanced knowledge and research experiences with qualitative and quantitative data analysis
• Advanced knowledge in questionnaire design
• Experience identifying and using credible data sources including Statistics Canada data
• Advanced knowledge with statistical analysis and models and excellent skills with statistical analysis software, such as Excel, SPSS, Stata, R or Python
• Demonstrated strong writing skills
• Experiences in supervising research assistants
• Research experience in the following areas 1) AI use in business, 2) skills training and employment, 3) Environment and sustainability studies, will be an asset.
• Research experience in using Statistics Canada data will be an asset.
• A minimum of one year of experience in managing diverse, large and complex research projects, both in academic and industry settings, including:
  • Conducting sector specific research to find data and insights
  • Managing client and partner facing projects including reviewing client materials to suggest recommendations
  • Managing deliverables and timelines
• Experience working in a research environment and the dissemination of research findings to professional, business and academic audiences.
• Experience in writing research and grant proposals and understanding of diversity issues in the workplace.
• Experience developing surveys and managing consultations, interviews, and focus groups.
• Success in developing proposals for a variety of funding sources, including Tri-Agency, government and private sector, is an asset
• Demonstrated organizational skills including communication and time management skills.

Additional details

• Position number: 20002710
• Reports to: Director, Research
• Department: Diversity Institute Work
• Location: Hybrid Vacancy
• Type: Term
• Employee Group: MAC
• Start Date: ASAP
• End Date: July 27, 2026 (Possibility of extension subject to available funding)
• Hours of Work: 36.25 hours
• Grade: C52
• Salary Scale: $86,502 - $138,178 (yearly working 36.25 hours/ week)
• Hiring salary range: $86,502 - $112,340 (yearly working 36.25 hours/ week)
• TA specialist: Claudiu
• Posting Date: February 24, 2026
• Application close date: March 27, 2026

Additional Notes:

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Applicants who do not meet all of the posted qualifications may, upon the University’s sole discretion, be considered to fill a vacancy on an underfill basis.
• Candidates must have a demonstrated record of dependability/reliability and a commitment to maintain confidentiality.
• We encourage all First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples or Indigenous peoples of North America, to self-identify in their applications.
• As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to complete an occupational assessment.
• Applications will only be accepted online through Toronto Metropolitan University's career site.
• Toronto Metropolitan University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and aims to ensure that independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity are embedded in all aspects of the university culture.
• We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please submit your request through the AskHR webform. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.