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Research Executive Jobs in Quebec (NOW HIRING)

... of Executive Search, Board, and Advisory projects for multiple clients within an industry or ... Serve as the lead Research for multiple simultaneous client projects in collaboration with ...

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Research & Project StrategyServe as the lead Research for ... executive search or professional services industrySuperior engagement management abilities and ...

The Executive Assistant provides high-level, quality support to our external facing team of ... Work closely and effectively with consultant and research stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met ...

The Executive Assistant provides high-level, quality support to our external facing team of ... Work closely and effectively with consultant and research stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met ...

The Executive Assistant will play a key role in helping manage the CEO's day-to-day operations ... research, and administrative projects * Provide day-to-day operational and personal administrative ...

Account Executive

Quebec, QC ยท On-site +1

Account Executive * Full-time Permanent Role * Benefits available day 1 : Medical, Dental ... industry research. Attend conferences and events to build Equisoft's presence in the Canadian ...

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How much do research executive jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for research executive in Quebec is $57,617.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,000.00 and $60,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a research executive?

Research Executives are professionals who manage and coordinate research projects, typically within market research, social research, or similar fields. They are responsible for designing research methodologies, collecting and analyzing data, preparing reports, and presenting findings to clients or stakeholders. Research Executives often liaise with clients to understand their needs, oversee fieldwork, and ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget. Their role is crucial in providing actionable insights that inform business strategies and decision-making.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a research executive, and why are they important?

To excel as a Research Executive, you need strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of research methodologies, and a relevant degree such as in marketing, business, or social sciences. Familiarity with data analysis tools (like SPSS or Excel), survey platforms, and sometimes certification in market research techniques is highly valuable. Exceptional communication, attention to detail, and project management abilities help you present findings clearly and manage multiple projects effectively. These competencies ensure accurate, actionable insights that drive informed business decisions for clients or stakeholders.

What are some common challenges faced by research executives when managing multiple projects simultaneously?

Research Executives often juggle several projects at once, which can make time management and prioritization challenging. Balancing client expectations, meeting tight deadlines, and ensuring the accuracy of data while coordinating with different teams requires strong organizational skills. Effective communication and proactive problem-solving are key to handling overlapping timelines and shifting priorities. Utilizing project management tools and regularly updating stakeholders can help ensure smooth project delivery and client satisfaction.

What is the difference between Research Executive vs Market Research Analyst?

AspectResearch ExecutiveMarket Research Analyst
QualificationsBachelor's degree in marketing, business, or related fieldBachelor's or master's in marketing, statistics, or social sciences
Work EnvironmentAgency or client-side marketing teams, research firmsConsulting firms, corporations, market research agencies
Job FocusManaging research projects, data collection, report preparationAnalyzing market data, interpreting trends, providing insights

The Research Executive typically manages research projects and handles data collection, while the Market Research Analyst focuses on analyzing data and interpreting market trends. Both roles require similar qualifications and often work in related environments, but their core responsibilities differ in project management versus data analysis.

What are the most commonly searched types of Research jobs in Quebec?

The most popular types of Research jobs in Quebec are:

What cities in Quebec are hiring for Research Executive jobs?

Cities in Quebec with the most Research Executive job openings:

Infographic showing various Research Executive job openings in Quebec as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 77% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,617 per year, or $27.7 per hour.

Researcher, Executive Search

Montreal, QC โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago


Job description

The Opportunity

Position Summaryย ย 

We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive candidate to join our Research team serving North America based in Montreal. In this fast-paced role, the Researcher will be responsible for guiding internal client teams of consultants and other Researchers in the execution of Executive Search, Board, and Advisory projects for multiple clients within an industry or function. Primary responsibilities include project planning, market and candidate research, the production of high-quality client deliverables, business development, and knowledge management.
The Researcher provides specialized market insight, strategic guidance, and client engagement support as a crucial member of the client engagement team. In conjunction with internal consultant stakeholders, you will operate as part of a team that delivers powerful, effective human capital solutions to our clients. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to balance multiple projects at the same time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesย 

Research & Project Strategyย 

  • Serve as the lead Research for multiple simultaneous client projects in collaboration with Consultants and other Researchers
  • Act as a thought partner to the team on all aspects of projects by identifying and developing a rigorous approach and strategy (e.g., priority targets through market research, utilizing data tools, and scoping out parameters to deliver client solutions at scale and scope)
  • Guide the project team throughout the search processes to drive strategy, candidate solutions and supporting client materials with a consistent focus on quality and speed
  • Identify, calibrate and prioritize potential candidates through a thorough research process, the internal Firm network and external resources
  • Work broadly across different Firm offerings to continue developing a well-rounded understanding of our solutions to identify the best solutions for individual client needs
  • Create high-quality client documentation (e.g., candidate profiles, role specifications, search strategies, assessment and client progress reports, etc.)ย 

Business Development

  • Partner with client teams to develop pitch presentations and business development materials, adapting deliverables and solutions to address specific client needs
  • Proactively initiate, shape, and drive effective business developmentย activities and other business-related projects, including monitoring relevant market shifts in a segment or function, company updates, and people moves
  • Act as a partner with consultants to build targeted event lists for business development-related dinners, conferences, and other points of connection

Knowledge Managementย 

  • Contribute to the Firm's knowledge management activities by looking for opportunities to share expertise and best practices, developing a network of people within an industry or functional area and recording pertinent information
  • Deepen existing areas of subject matter expertise, providing strategic guidance and high-quality insights on important trends and topics to support client teams

Requirements

Minimum Qualificationsย 

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • A minimum of 3 years' professional work experience (post-undergrad)
  • Demonstrated functional experience of a similar nature (e.g., market research, qualitative or legal research, professional services/consulting, project planning)
  • Previous project-based experience working effectively on multiple mandates simultaneously
  • Ability to effectively operate in a fast-paced, client-driven environment
  • Exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication ability
  • Demonstrates very strong attention to detail

Preferred Qualificationsย 

  • Strong Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel capabilities
  • Affinity and interest in the executive search or professional services industry
  • Superior engagement management abilities and initiative to lead projects with minimal guidance or supervision
  • Demonstrated ability to push back constructively and offer solutions
  • Forward-thinking, structured, and process-oriented thinker
  • Self-starter mentality with good business judgment

Benefits

About Egon Zehnder

Egon Zehnder is the world's preeminent leadership advisory firm, inspiring leaders to navigate complex questions with human answers. We help organizations get to the heart of their leadership challenges and offer honest feedback and insights to help leaders realize their true being and purpose.

We are built on a foundation that supports partnership in the truest sense of the word and aligns our interests with the interests of our clients. Our 560 consultants across 64 offices and 36 countries are former industry and functional leaders who collaborate seamlessly across geographies, industries and functions to deliver the full power of the Firm to every client, every time.

We partner closely with public and private corporations, family-owned enterprises, and non-profit and government agencies to provide executive search, leadership solutions, CEO search and succession, and board advisory.

We believe that together we can transform people, organizations and the world through leadership.

Due to high volume, we will only be contacting applicants who meet all of the minimum requirements listed in the job description. Only those applicants who align most closely with our minimum and preferred qualifications will be contacted for an interview. The Recruiting team at Egon Zehnder will retain your application materials and may contact you regarding future opportunities.

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Sommaire du posteย ย 

Nous recherchons un candidat tres motive et proactif pour rejoindre notre equipe de recherche, basee a Montreal et desservant l'Amerique du Nord. Dans ce role dynamique, le chercheur sera responsable d'accompagner les equipes internes de consultants et autres chercheurs dans la realisation de projets de recrutement de cadres superieurs, de membres de conseils d'administration et de missions de conseil pour de nombreux clients au sein d'un secteur d'activite ou d'une fonction donnee. Ses principales responsabilites incluent la planification de projets, la recherche de marche et de candidats, la production de livrables de haute qualite pour les clients, le developpement commercial et la gestion des connaissances.

Le chercheur apporte une expertise pointue du marche, des conseils strategiques et un soutien essentiel a l'equipe chargee des relations avec les clients. En collaboration avec les consultants internes, il travaillera au sein d'une equipe qui fournit des solutions performantes et efficaces en matiere de capital humain a nos clients. Le candidat ideal possedera de solides competences en resolution de problemes, d'excellentes aptitudes en communication et en relations interpersonnelles, et la capacite de gerer plusieurs projets simultanement.

Taches et responsabilites essentiellesย 

Strategie de recherche et de projetย 

  • Agir a titre de chercheur principal pour de multiples projets clients simultanes en collaboration avec les consultants et d'autres experts.
  • Agir a titre de partenaire de reflexion aupres de l'equipe dans tous les aspects des projets en determinant et en elaborant des approches et des strategies rigoureuses (p.ย ex., determiner des cibles prioritaires au moyen d'etudes de marche, utiliser des outils de donnees et etablir des parametres pour offrir des solutions aux clients selon l'echelle et la portee).
  • Guider l'equipe de projet tout au long des processus de recherche afin d'orienter les strategies, la selection des candidats et les documents a l'appui des clients en mettant constamment l'accent sur la qualite et l'efficacite.
  • Determiner, evaluer et classer les candidats potentiels au moyen d'un processus de recherche approfondi, du reseau interne du cabinet et des ressources externes.
  • Saisir les differentes occasions offertes par le cabinet pour continuer a acquerir une comprehension profonde de nos solutions afin d'en elaborer des nouvelles qui repondront aux besoins individuels des clients.
  • Creer des documents de grande qualite pour les clients (p.ย ex., profils des candidats, listes des caracteristiques des roles, strategies de recherche, rapports d'evaluation et d'avancement a l'intention des clients, etc.)ย 

Prospection de clientele

  • Collaborer avec les equipes clients pour elaborer des presentations et des documents de prospection de clientele, et adapter les livrables et les solutions pour repondre aux besoins particuliers des clients.
  • Amorcer, faconner et diriger de facon proactive des activites de prospection de clientele et d'autres projets lies aux affaires, y compris surveiller les changements pertinents du marche dans un segment ou une fonction, les nouvelles des entreprises et les changements de personnel.
  • En collaboration avec les consultants, etablir des listes de soupers, de conferences et autres evenements cibles se pretant a la prospection de clientele.

Gestion des connaissancesย 

  • Contribuer aux activites de gestion des connaissances du cabinet en cherchant des occasions de mettre en commun l'expertise et les pratiques exemplaires, en creant un reseau de personnes au sein d'un secteur d'activite ou d'un secteur fonctionnel et en consignant l'information pertinente.
  • Approfondir les domaines d'expertise existants en fournissant des conseils strategiques et des renseignements de grande qualite sur les tendances et les sujets importants pour soutenir les equipes clients.

Qualifications minimalesย 

  • Baccalaureat requis.
  • Minimum de trois annees d'experience professionnelle (apres les etudes de premier cycle).
  • Experience fonctionnelle averee dans un domaine similaire (p.ย ex., etude de marche, recherche qualitative ou juridique, services-conseils professionnels, planification de projets).
  • Experience anterieure de projets demandant de travailler efficacement sur plusieurs mandats simultanement.
  • Capacite a travailler efficacement dans un environnement dynamique et axe sur les clients.
  • Esprit critique et esprit d'analyse exceptionnels.
  • Excellentes aptitudes en communication orale et ecrite.
  • Tres grand souci du detail.

Qualifications privilegieesย 

  • Excellentes connaissances de Microsoft PowerPoint et Excel.
  • Affinite et interet pour le secteur du recrutement de cadres ou des services professionnels.
  • Excellentes competences en gestion des mandats et capacite a diriger des projets avec un minimum d'orientation ou de supervision.
  • Capacite eprouvee a presenter des contre-arguments constructifs et a proposer des solutions.
  • Pensee avant-gardiste, structuree et axee sur les processus.
  • Sens de l'initiative et bon jugement professionnel.

A propos d'Egonย Zehnder

Egonย Zehnder est le plus important cabinet-conseil en leadership au monde, inspirant les dirigeants d'entreprise a resoudre des questions complexes avec des reponses humaines. Nous aidons les organisations a prendre le dessus sur leurs defis de leadership et leur offrons des commentaires et des idees honnetes pour amener les dirigeants a realiser leur plein potentiel tout en ciblant leurs objectifs.

Nous nous appuyons sur une base qui soutient le partenariat au sens le plus pur et qui harmonise nos interets avec ceux de nos clients. Nos 560ย consultants repartis dans 64ย bureaux et 36ย pays sont d'anciens dirigeants fonctionnels et sectoriels qui collaborent de facon transparente dans une multitude de regions, de secteurs d'activite et de fonctions afin de toujours offrir la pleine valeur de l'entreprise a chaque client.

Nous travaillons en etroite collaboration avec des societes publiques et privees, des entreprises familiales et des agences a but non lucratif et gouvernementales pour fournir des services de recherche de cadres, des solutions de leadership, de recherche et de succession de PDG et de conseil d'administration.

Nous croyons qu'ensemble, nous pouvons faconner un leadership qui transformera les gens, les entreprises et le monde.

En raison du volume eleve de candidatures, nous communiquerons uniquement avec les candidats qui satisfont a toutes les exigences minimales enumerees dans la description de poste. Seuls les candidats qui correspondent le plus aux qualifications minimales et privilegiees seront convoques pour une entrevue. L'equipe de recrutement d'Egonย Zehnder conservera vos documents de candidature et pourrait communiquer avec vous au sujet de possibilites futures.