Senior Research Analyst (Shopper Research)

Location: Must reside in Ontario, Canada. Currently remote, with potential to transition to a hybrid model based out of the Ontario office.

Salary: $65,000–$70,000 CAD per year

Company

Explorer is part of hirify.global and specializes in shopper research, including Pack, Planogram, Retail, Signage, and Path-to-Purchase research.

What you will do

• Act as the key client contact and manage the full project life cycle across multiple projects.
• Draft questionnaires, tabulation specifications, recruitment screeners, discussion guides, and research reports.
• Coordinate with internal teams to deliver projects smoothly from start to finish.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to develop clear, compelling insights.
• Work with senior colleagues to create draft reports and strategic recommendations.
• Participate in presentations of research results to clients and support other team members.

Requirements

• Experience applying quantitative research methodologies in an agency or client setting.
• Ability to design market research and select appropriate methodologies for client needs.
• Track record of analyzing data to produce actionable recommendations.
• Experience developing client relationships and articulating insights to clients.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, learn quickly, and contribute ideas for improving teams, accounts, and technology use.
• Residency in Ontario, Canada is required.

Nice to have

• Experience with qualitative research methodologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working practices with a currently remote setup and potential future hybrid work.
• Health package.
• Ongoing learning and development.
• Team and company social events.
• Flat management structure with career support and opportunities to take on responsibility early.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.