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About the Role
The Insights Partner curates, synthesizes, and disseminates relevant research, data, emerging trends, best practices, and thought leadership in Canada and the U.S. to support strategic prioritization, implementation planning, and thought leadership. The role focuses on advancing streamlined, equitable pathways to good work and the recognition of immigrants' skills and experience.
Responsibilities
- Monitor research, news, programs, initiatives, labor market and workforce data, employer practices, sector signals, and key actors relevant to career pathways and skills, providing analysis and advice to identify trends, developments, and opportunities.
- Coordinate across U.S. P&P, WES Canada, and Communications to gather and share relevant insights.
- Conduct research, literature reviews, and environmental scans to inform strategy and implementation, including occupational data, career pathways, job-quality frameworks, pilot evidence, and skills-based labor market policy.
- Scope and oversee research consultants as needed.
- Lead knowledge mobilization efforts for Career Pathways and Skills by identifying creative, efficient, and effective ways to disseminate information for internal and external audiences.
- Create briefs, memos, blog posts, decks, talking points, and thought leadership and learning products in partnership with Communications or narrative shift teams.
- Translate complex data into clear, accessible products and formats.
- Maintain a cross-country learning agenda, identifying patterns, synergies, and transferable insights, and fostering a knowledge-sharing culture.
- Develop and manage a knowledge base, ensuring information is accurate, up-to-date, and easily searchable.
- Select, organize, implement, and maintain technology platforms (e.g., SharePoint) to house knowledge.
- Support the team’s “start-up posture” by rapidly synthesizing what’s working and feeding it back into strategy.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience in a relevant field.
- 3-7 years of relevant work experience, with preference for experience in workforce development, immigration, refugee resettlement, or economic development.
- At least 2-4 years of relevant hands-on research or knowledge management experience.
- Lived and/or learned insight into the opportunities and challenges experienced by immigrant and refugee communities.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating and working across matrixed teams.
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple priorities across teams.
- Ability to build strong relationships and work with individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to work collaboratively with people of different backgrounds, experiences, communication styles, and cultures towards collective goals.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Strong strategic judgment and ability to manage tradeoffs.
- Ability to work within ambiguous, dynamic, and entrepreneurial environments, viewing challenges as opportunities for change.
- Comfort with risk and failure as a natural part of long-term success.
- Ability to apply adaptive management approaches and operate with a learning mindset.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills; ability to convey complex information to stakeholders in compelling formats and products using clear language.
- Exceptional verbal and interpersonal skills, including presentation and facilitation skills in cross-cultural contexts.
- Confidence presenting and liaising at leadership levels.
- Strong ability to search, select, and synthesize information, research findings, and program insights in line with strategic objectives and priorities.
- Ability to motivate colleagues to share knowledge and drive adoption of knowledge-sharing practices.
- Ability to use evidence to inform decision-making and prioritization.
- Strong strategic thinking, planning, problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Strong command of technology tools including Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, and SharePoint).
- Thrive in an environment that values transparency, collaboration, and a learning orientation.
- Brings a “can-do” attitude and has a willingness to stretch up and down in their role as needs evolve.
- Experience using shared systems and platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Monday.com) is desired.
- Experience with program evaluation is desired.
- Experience in healthcare or direct care sectors is desired.
Skills
- Research
- Analysis
- Knowledge Mobilization
- Knowledge Management
- Data Synthesis
- Strategic Prioritization
- Implementation Planning
- Thought Leadership
- Influence
- Workforce Development
- Immigration Support
- Refugee Resettlement
- Economic Development
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Relationship Building
- Independent Work
- Teamwork
- Strategic Judgment
- Ambiguity Tolerance
- Adaptive Management
- Learning Mindset
- Writing
- Editing
- Verbal Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Facilitation Skills
- Information Synthesis
- Strategic Thinking
- Planning
- Problem Solving
- Organizational Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SharePoint
- Salesforce
- Monday.com
- Program Evaluation
Location
- Remote - Canada
Work Type
- Remote
- Fixed Term - 18 month contract
Experience Level
- 3-7 years relevant work experience
- 2-4 years relevant hands-on research or knowledge management experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Salary/Compensations
- $68K – $86K CAD
Benefits
- Access to learning opportunities
- Pathways for personal and professional development
- Recognition of achievements
- Remote work options
- Flexible scheduling
- Generous time-off policies
- Comprehensive wellness programs
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits
- Tangible rewards
- Comprehensive training programs
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities
- Employee-led resource groups
- Town halls
- Collaborative team events
- Meaningful volunteer opportunities
- Initiatives that promote equity, celebrate diversity, and cultivate a strong sense of belonging
About the Company
- World Education Services (WES) is a non-profit social enterprise that supports the educational, economic, and social inclusion of immigrants, refugees, and international students.
- For 50 years, WES has set the standard for international academic credential evaluation, supporting millions of people as they seek to achieve their academic and professional goals.
- Through decades of experience as a leader in global education, WES has developed a wide range of tools to pursue social impact at scale.
- From evaluating academic credentials to shaping policy, designing programs, and providing philanthropic funding, WES partners with a diverse set of organizations, leaders, and networks to uplift individuals and drive systems change.
- Together with its partners, WES enables people to learn, work, and thrive in new places.
- WES is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the rich tapestry of our communities, both in the US and Canada.
- Diversity goes beyond compliance – it's about embracing unique perspectives and cultivating an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.
Equal Opportunity
- WES is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the rich tapestry of our communities, both in the US and Canada.
- This commitment is underscored by our unwavering dedication to providing equal opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or genetics.
- This commitment extends to every aspect of employment, from recruitment and hiring to promotions, training, and benefits.
- We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws.
- We welcome all applicants, irrespective of their experience perfectly fitting the job description, as we value diverse and innovative viewpoints.
- At our organization, individuals who thrive in a culture of continuous learning and inclusive teamwork excel.
- We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply.
- If you require assistance and/or accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please contact us at hiring@wes.org, we're here to support you.
- Our Talent Acquisition team is happy to work with you to find solutions that meet your needs.