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True North As the largest post-secondary institution in northern Alberta, Northwestern Polytechnic is a natural point of convergence for knowledge, skills, creativity, and collaboration. Striving to spark and empower success, NWP's mission is geared towards both individual and collective progress. NWP offers a wide variety of engaging and in-demand academic programs in certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships, and degrees.

We exist wholeheartedly for the domestic and international students who call our campuses home, the distinctive communities and industries we serve, and the staff and faculty who honour us with their expertise and insights every day. While our potential as one of Alberta's newest polytechnics is ever-growing, we recognize the importance of having authentic and highly effective contributors by our side. We are currently recruiting individuals who are inspired by opportunity, driven by results, and aligned to NWP's core values of being responsive, innovative, and connected.

Finding your fit in one of our specialized schools or departments means a bright future with competitive compensation, attractive benefits packages, reliable networks, high quality of life, and unparalleled learning community experiences. If you are looking to transform the post-secondary landscape with polytechnic education, research, and partnerships, Northwestern Polytechnic is your employer of choice. The Role The Office of Institutional Planning and Research provides analytical insight, value-added information, and performance monitoring that supports strategic planning and evidence-based decision-making for executives, senior leadership, and the wider community.

It is responsible for a broad spectrum of research, analysis and planning that will support evidence-based decision making for all departments in the areas of enterprise risk management, policy development, academic program review and development, labour market outcomes, and strategic and enrolment planning. It is also responsible for the administration, coordination and analysis of all institutional surveys, whether internal or externally mandated. As a key resource to the Polytechnic, IPR provides centralized analytics, key performance metrics, and system-wide comparisons that measure accountability at the institutional and provincial levels.

Under the direction of the Manager, Institutional Planning and Research, the Research Analyst will play a central role in the production of governed and customized data reports to help advance strategic planning and evidence-based decision-making at Northwestern Polytechnic. The position will also conduct primary and secondary research into labour market and student demand to support program development, conduct research studies utilizing the Polytechnic's student information systems, support government compliance reporting, and support the deployment of the Polytechnic core institutional surveys and evaluation research efforts. The primary responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to three core areas: Reporting and Data Analysis: Collect, analyze, and produce reports Research Services: Conduct surveys, labour market analyses, student demand analyses Government Accountability: Support government reporting activities What We Offer NWP offers lifelong learning opportunities through professional development & wellness programs, a competitive salary and compensation package and a student-centered culture that is vital to our community.The successful candidate will have completed a minimum of two-year post-secondary studies in the Social Sciences, Business, Computer Science or related field and must include courses in data analysis, social science or market research methodology, and statistics

In addition, a minimum of two years of relevant experience related to social science research and report writing is required. Necessary skills and attributes to be successful in this role include: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; Demonstrated data visualization skills using Excel Charts, Pivot Charts, and slicers; experience using Tableau or Power BI is a definite asset Demonstrated data analysis skills using Pivot Tables, Power Pivot; experience with R/RStudio, SPSS/SPSS Syntax is a definite asset Experience conducting surveys using Qualtrics, Survey Monkey or Lime Survey Demonstrated ability to produce timely, reliable, and accurate analytics and reports. Extremely high level of attention to detail, data integrity, and accuracy.

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple and changing priorities, meet deadlines with minimal supervision, follow instructions, and maintain confidentiality. Must possess a client-service orientation.The successful candidate will have completed a minimum of two-year post-secondary studies in the Social Sciences, Business, Computer Science or related field and must include courses in data analysis, social science or market research methodology, and statistics. In addition, a minimum of two years of relevant experience related to social science research and report writing is required

Necessary skills and attributes to be successful in this role include: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; Demonstrated data visualization skills using Excel Charts, Pivot Charts, and slicers; experience using Tableau or Power BI is a definite asset Demonstrated data analysis skills using Pivot Tables, Power Pivot; experience with R/RStudio, SPSS/SPSS Syntax is a definite asset Experience conducting surveys using Qualtrics, Survey Monkey or Lime Survey Demonstrated ability to produce timely, reliable, and accurate analytics and reports. Extremely high level of attention to detail, data integrity, and accuracy. Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple and changing priorities, meet deadlines with minimal supervision, follow instructions, and maintain confidentiality.

Must possess a client-service orientation.