GlobeScan is an insights and advisory firm specializing in trust, sustainability, and engagement.
We equip clients with insights to navigate shifting societal and stakeholder expectations, crafting evidence-based strategies that reduce risks and create value for their organizations and society, contributing to a sustainable and equitable world.
We are proud to be a certified B Corp, and our customized research and advisory capabilities help our clients understand and respond to the concerns, expectations, and aspirations of their diverse stakeholders.
Our international footprint allows us to work with high-profile clients such as Nike, Lululemon, IKEA, WWF, Unilever, Fairtrade, McDonald’s and others to tackle international challenges such as climate change, water scarcity, inequality, and biodiversity loss to name a few.
Role
Are you keen to put your research skills to good use and contribute to a more sustainable and equitable world? Would you like to be part of a vibrant, global consultancy with a growing team across five continents?
We are seeking a Research Manager or Senior Research Manager to join our Toronto team to contribute to our full range of research and advisory work, including managing our high-profile stakeholder and consumer research studies.
You will be managing projects across our key service offerings, including:
- Shaping sustainability & ESG strategies and reporting, including materiality analysis and trends and benchmarking, to maximize our clients’ positive social and environmental impact.
- Conducting primary and secondary research to help our clients listen to and engage with their stakeholders in order to manage their reputation, build trust and strengthen engagement with those who matter most.
- Analyzing consumer insights to help our clients better understand, engage, and mobilize consumers towards healthier and more sustainable lifestyles.
GlobeScan’s ‘One Team’ approach means you will work directly with colleagues in Toronto and across our 9 offices around the world.
The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in managing research projects and a strong understanding of sustainability and ESG issues, either from consulting or in-house roles, involving data analysis, strategy, implementation or reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Take a lead role in managing both quantitative and qualitative research studies from design to delivery, supported by collaborative and experienced team members.
- Responsible for client and supplier communications and management, helping to build accounts and foster relationships.
- Manage projects across our six service areas including trends and benchmarking, reputation and trust building, materiality and ESG issues assessment, sustainability positioning and strategy, consumer engagement, and stakeholder engagement and advocacy.
- Varied day to day activities including desk research, analysis and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative data, report writing, presentations and workshops, managing partners, and contributing to proposals.
Key Requirements
Essential:
- 3+ years’ experience in managing research programs, ideally in sustainability / ESG / corporate responsibility – for instance consulting, research, reporting or data analysis.
- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree or related field experience in Sustainability, Environment, Social, or Governance Issues.
- Confidence in analyzing, interpreting, and communicating findings from large datasets
- Keen interest in helping clients create positive change within their organizations and in wider society
- A collaborative and proactive team player
- Strong attention to detail
- Clear and concise written communications; comfortable speaking in-person, via video conference and telephone
- Strong skills in MS PowerPoint and Excel
- Fluency in an additional language beyond English is considered an asset
Where there are gaps in your experience, we will ensure you receive training through our learning program and on-the-job learning.
Salary and Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Group health plan (after six months)
- Company matching RRSP contribution (after six months)
- Company profit sharing scheme, eligible after passing probationary period
- 5 weeks annual leave entitlement plus 4 shut-down days over the Dec 24-Jan 1 holidays
- A commitment to work-life balance and flexible office and home working
- Company-wide, 4-day biennial corporate retreat
- Our Toronto office is based in a heritage brick and beam building in the vibrant St. Lawrence / Distillery District
To Apply
Send your CV and cover letter detailing why you’d like to work for GlobeScan and why you would be a good fit for the role to careers@globescan.com
Closing date for applications: March 31, 2025
Reporting into: Principal, Toronto who will guide you with career development and opportunities
Hybrid work: Combination of office and home working
Employment: Permanent full-time role (following 6-month probation period)
Start date: April/May 2025 TBD
Interviews to take place in April
Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada and based near Toronto.
GlobeScan is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture where all employees are valued and supported to reach their full potential. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, where our diversity is a strength. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to age, ethnicity, race, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, or disability. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please email careers@globescan.com to request specialised accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
More About GlobeScan
Our core values are here for you to get a sense of what working at GlobeScan is like.
Established in 1987, we have offices in Cape Town, Hong Kong, Hyderabad, London, Paris, San Francisco, São Paulo, Singapore and Toronto.
GlobeScan is a certified B Corp (a global movement of people using business as a force for good), we are employee-owned and driven by our purpose to build trusted leadership to create a better future. We are also a participant of the United Nations Global Compact.