Economic and Thought Leadership, Research Associate

Posted:
4/22/2026, 2:53:10 AM

Location(s):
Toronto, Ontario, Canada ⋅ Ontario, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

Workplace Type:
On-site

Pay:
$89k–$185k/yr

Job Description

What will you do?

Develop and maintain a contact database

  • Performing research and briefing notes on a range of topics from AI to green hydrogen
  • Develop and maintain a contact database
  • Contributing to defined projects or tasks under direct supervision.
  • Documenting processes or upgrading existing procedure manuals.
  • Developing product or service knowledge and competence in tools and business processes used in the department.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

  • Excellent verbal communication/writing/presentation skills.
  • Proficient with MS Office (WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint).
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work independently,
  • Strong attention to detail

Job Skills

Agile Methodology, Business Data Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Requirements Analysis

Additional Job Details

Address:

ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

OFFICE OF THE CEO

Job Type:

Contract (Fixed Term)

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-04-22

Application Deadline:

2026-04-23

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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