Produce original findings, models, and analysis from public data, policy, and proprietary company signal Answer market-sizing questions and maintain living market models Track policy signals and program data to forecast immigration trends Produce original data stories, eligibility analyses, trend pieces, and annual flagship reports Build methods, privacy discipline, and rigor for converting search demand, community questions, assessment data, and case patterns into insights Size new practice areas and markets for company investment decisions Represent research through methodology notes, media briefings, and occasional speaking engagements Set the research agenda with the COO Coordinate the publishing calendar with the media team Supply research for CV Labs and CanadaVisa content, newsletters, PR, strategy, and policy conversations Requirements

Serious empirical work with demographic, economic, or policy data Experience with census and administrative datasets, survey design, or population modeling Domain depth in migration, demography, or public policy, or demonstrated ability to build it quickly Ability to translate rigorous findings into headlines and journalist-quotable writing Experience working to a cadence of publications, reports, or briefings Use of AI throughout the workflow for data wrangling, literature synthesis, or model prototyping Intellectual honesty and commitment to rigorous,



caveated findings Comfort being the entire research function initially PhD is a solid signal but not a requirement Direct Canadian immigration, citizenship, or diaspora research experience is a bonus Experience at Statistics Canada, IRCC, a think tank, or migration-focused academic centre is a bonus Public research byline is a bonus Genealogy, historical-records, or population-ancestry research exposure is a bonus Experience making research a growth engine is a bonus Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in empirical research, particularly with demographic, economic, and policy data, while effectively translating complex findings into accessible narratives. Proficient in utilizing AI for data analysis and maintaining rigorous methodologies in research outputs. Highest-signal resume keywords

Empirical Research Demographic Data Analysis Policy Analysis AI Data Wrangling Migration Research ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

Census Data Analysis Survey Design Population Modeling Data Storytelling Market Sizing Trend Analysis Research Methodology Statistical Analysis Data Visualization Report Writing Soft Skills

Intellectual Honesty Communication Collaboration Adaptability Critical Thinking Certifications & Qualifications

PhD (Preferred) Industry Keywords

Migration Demography Public Policy Statistics Canada IRCC Think Tank Research Publication Genealogy Population Ancestry Immigration Trends Tools & Technologies

AI Tools Statistical Software Data Management Systems Content Management Systems Publishing Platforms

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📌 Head of Research (Winnipeg)
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📍 Winnipeg