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Director, Public AffairsIpsos • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Director, Public Affairs

Director, Public Affairs

Ipsos • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

About Public Affairs & Corporate Reputation

Ipsos Public Affairs operates as a consulting and advisory partner to public sector clientsincluding federal provincial and municipal governmentsas well as NGOs and multilateral organizations. We support clients in navigating complex policy environments stakeholder engagement and program design through robust empirical research.

Our Corporate Reputation service line works with multinational organizations to deliver data-driven advisory services that inform reputation strategy stakeholder trust ESG positioning and crisis response. We combine deep sectoral knowledge with advanced analytics to help clients understand and shape their public perception.

At the heart of our work is collaboration with clients we co-create research programs interpret findings together and ensure insights are translated into meaningful actionable strategies. We believe the best outcomes come from working side-by-side with our clients as trusted advisors.

What makes this role important at Ipsos

As a Director you will play a leading role in the provision of strategic insight to our clients in the delivery of research and advisory this role you will work with clients to understand their business issues and needs in order to develop and design appropriate solutions while building and maintaining strong client relationships. You are experienced in quantitative research design with experience leading projects from start to finish. Our ideal candidate is an innovative thinker possessing both drive and intelligence with a passion for matching science with insight.

What Youll Be Doing

  • Leading and growing a portfolio of public and private sector clients through strategic advisory and research engagements.
  • Designing and delivering high-impact studies that generate actionable insights and contribute to Ipsos thought leadership.
  • Driving new business development (25%) while ensuring excellence in project design and delivery (75%).
  • Collaborating closely with clients to understand their challenges co-develop solutions and deliver insights that drive decision-making.
  • Partnering with best-in-class research advisors across disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.
  • Mentoring and developing a high-performing team of junior researchers and consultants.
  • Representing Ipsos in client engagements conferences and public forums.

What Success Looks Like

  • Delivering insights that wow clients and influence decision-making.
  • Building a reputation as a trusted advisor in public affairs and corporate reputation.
  • Fostering strong collaborative relationships with clients that lead to long-term partnerships.
  • Contributing to Ipsos leadership in thought-provoking evidence-based content.
  • Who Were Looking For

  • A seasoned research professional (8 years) with strong empirical skills and attention to detail.
  • A self-starter who thrives on solving complex problems and delivering strategic advice.
  • Experienced in the practical application of scientific theory in designing social science research assignments and overseeing projects including complex survey programs and analytical products
  • Advanced knowledge of analytics tools and techniques (e.g. predictive modeling regression segmentation conjoint). Experienced in SPSS SAS R Excel.
  • Knowledge of social science research methods and ability to advise clients on issues of research design
  • Comfortable designing studies that push boundaries and generate additive learning.
  • Strong communication skills and someone who values collaboration and enjoys working closely with clients to deliver meaningful impact.
  • Demonstrated success in working with clients delivering strategic advice and delivering quality work on-time and on-budget
  • Track record of consistently increasing private sector and / or government business revenue through the capture of new work and organic / incremental growth within existing client projects
  • A credentialed evaluator (CE) designation with Canadian Evaluation Society is an asset.
  • Why Join Us

    At Ipsos youll find :

  • A collaborative intellectually curious culture.
  • Opportunities for career development and leadership.
  • A flexible workplace policy and comprehensive benefits.
  • A chance to work on meaningful issues that shape society and business.
  • If you dont meet 100% of the requirements we encourage all who feel they might be a fit for the opportunity to apply. We may consider a variety of backgrounds for a particular role and are also committed to considering candidates for available positions throughout our organization not just the one youre applying to!

    Whats in it for you :

    At Ipsos youll experience opportunities for Career Development an exceptional benefits package (including generous PTO healthcare plans wellness benefits) a flexible workplace policy and a strong collaborative culture.

    To find out more about all the great reasons to work at Ipsos how were making an impact around the world and more about our benefits and employee programs please visit : Why Work at Ipsos CA

    Commitment to Diversity

    Ipsos recognizes the necessity of building an inclusive culture that values each employees individuality and diverse perspectives. For more than 40 years our mission has been to generate and analyze data about society markets brands and behaviors to provide our clients with the insights that elevate their understanding of the world. This could not be fulfilled without Ipsos diverse employees who compile and analyze this datathey are the essence of who we are and what we do.

    We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees creating an environment that promotes inclusion and enabling employees from all walks of life to flourish. Ipsos encourages our employees to act in a respectful and responsible manner in line with code of best practices concerning diversity and inclusion human rights equality and civility for every individual.

    Ipsos is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or any other protected class and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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    Required Experience :

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    Employment Type : Full Time

    Experience : years

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