VP, Quantitative Research (Public Affairs/Online Communities)

Ipsos
Toronto
Workplace: HybridFull timeCAD 105,000 - 115,000 annuallyFunction: Government Affairs & Public PolicyExperience: 8-10 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Strategic thinking","Critical thinking","Problem-solving","Client advisory","Storytelling"]

Lead complex quantitative research and advisory engagements for public affairs and online communities, translating business challenges into learning agendas, testable hypotheses, and rigorous methodologies. Apply advanced statistical and analytical techniques (e.g., segmentation, modeling, forecasting) to synthesize insights across data sources and deliver executive-level recommendations. Serve as a senior client advisor, coach and develop researchers, and contribute to account growth through proposals, thought leadership, and integrated cross-service solutions.

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VP, Quantitative Research (Public Affairs/Online Communities)

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Job Summary

Lead complex quantitative research and advisory engagements for public affairs and online communities, translating business challenges into learning agendas, testable hypotheses, and rigorous methodologies. Apply advanced statistical and analytical techniques (e.g., segmentation, modeling, forecasting) to synthesize insights across data sources and deliver executive-level recommendations. Serve as a senior client advisor, coach and develop researchers, and contribute to account growth through proposals, thought leadership, and integrated cross-service solutions.
Location: Toronto
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Government Affairs & Public Policy
Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the design of complex research and advisory engagements that address critical client business challenges.
  • •Translate client issues into learning agendas, testable hypotheses, and robust research methodologies.
  • •Apply advanced quantitative techniques (including segmentation, modeling, forecasting, and data synthesis) to generate actionable insights.
  • •Serve as a senior advisor to interpret findings, evaluate strategic options, and support informed client decisions.
  • •Manage and develop researchers and team leaders, coaching them in research design, analytical thinking, and client management.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: CAD 105,000 - 115,000 annually
Perks:Paid LeaveHealth InsuranceWellness Stipend

Key Requirements

  • •8-10+ years of experience in market research, insights, consulting, or a related field.
  • •Deep expertise in quantitative research methodologies and advanced analytical techniques.
  • •Ability to transform complex business questions into actionable research programs and testable hypotheses.
  • •Strong understanding of research best practices to select, defend, and communicate methodological approaches.
  • •Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree considered an asset, with experience using statistical software such as SPSS, R, or Python.
Experience:8-10 yearsMarket researchInsightsConsultingPublic affairsSocial and opinion research
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Strategic thinkingCritical thinkingProblem-solvingClient advisoryStorytelling
Tech Stack:SPSSRPython

Company Brief

Ipsos
Global market research and consulting firm providing public opinion polling, market intelligence, and analytics to help organizations understand consumers, citizens, and markets across sectors and geographies.
Industry: Consulting
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Paris, France
Founded: 1975
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