For over 35 years, Jacques Whitford has been committed to building a reputation for delivering outstanding service to our clients in a culture that offers work/life balance. Today, in our rapidly growing company, we have over 1,600 employees throughout North America leading the way with exceptional solutions and innovative practices.  We are proud to be continuously recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and Top 10 Family-Friendly Employers.

We have an immediate opening for an intermediate Socioeconomic Analyst to join our team in our Dartmouth, NS office.

The successful candidate will have a Masters degree in a relevant social science and at least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in consulting with environmental regulatory processes. The candidate possesses proficiency in qualitative and quantitative social research and analysis (e.g. surveys, interviews, focus groups, etc.).  Excellent research and writing skills are required as well as proficient use of MS Word and Excel.  The candidate must have excellent organizational and communication skills and must be able to work in a team environment to deliver projects under tight time constraints.

Experience in environmental regulatory processes and the formulation of environmental policy, experience in stakeholder consultation and engagement processes, as well as experience in conducting primary applied socioeconomic research will be considered an asset.  The successful candidate must show initiative with a high standard for quality of work.

Responsibilities include: 

• collection and interpretation of secondary information;
• primary qualitative and quantitative socioeconomic research;
• analysis of information and data;
• communication with clients, project stakeholders and the public; and
• comprehensive report writing.

If you are looking to start or grow your career, Jacques Whitford is the place to be if you want to be supported and developed.  With competitive rewards, flexible work schedules, fitness subsidies, technical training, professional development and ownership opportunities, there are no limits to what you can achieve.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply online at:

http://www.jacqueswhitford.com/en/home/careers/default.aspx, searching reference # 2008-267.

To learn more about Jacques Whitford, our services, and various career opportunities please visit our web site at www.jacqueswhitford.com.

Only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted.
All replies will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Jacques Whitford is an equal opportunity employer.