Research Associate

Location : Guelph, ON, CA, N1G 2W1

Primary Category Page : Staff and Management

Division : Institutional Research and Planning

Requisition ID : 2022

Department : Research and Planning

This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph.

Tenure : Temporary full‑time from 01 / 19 / 2026 to 01 / 18 / 2027 (Temporary Absence of the Regular Incumbent).

Internal Applicants : Current employees must apply on the internal Career Page.

General Purpose

The Office of Institutional Research and Planning serves as advisers and consultants to the University of Guelph (U of G) in academic activities and decision‑making processes. Through quantitative analysis, collection, and dissemination of data, we provide support to both academic and administrative departments in all aspects of planning, research, enrolment, and budget. Reporting to the Director of Research, Analytics and Planning, the Research Associate will provide ongoing support for University‑wide projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

Data Analysis and Insight Generation

• Performs advanced quantitative and qualitative analyses on large and complex datasets, including survey results and institutional data.
• Conducts comprehensive environmental scans to identify and analyse factors impacting the University of Guelph, other Ontario universities, and the broader post‑secondary education sector.
• Facilitates the administration and development of institutional surveys, ensuring methodological rigour and relevance.
• Works with highly sensitive and / or confidential data with the utmost discretion and adherence to all data privacy protocols.

Project Management and Deliverables

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

Requirements

Additional Information

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. We invite and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, to contribute to the diversification of our institution.

Posting Date : 12 / 23 / 2025

Closing Date : 01 / 08 / 2026

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