Job Type:Temporary Contract Work Model:Hybrid Reference code:129576 Primary Location:Toronto, ON All Available Locations:Toronto, ON; Brossard, QC; Burlington, ON; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Fredericton, NB; Halifax, NS; Kitchener, ON; Laval, QC; Moncton, NB; Montreal, QC; Ottawa, ON; Quebec City, QC; Regina, SK; Saint John, NB; Saskatoon, SK; St. Johns, NL; Vancouver, BC; Victoria, BC; Winnipeg, MB Our Purpose At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters. We exist to inspire and help our people, organizations, communities, and countries to thrive by building a better future. Our work underpins a prosperous society where people can find meaning and opportunity. It builds consumer and business confidence, empowers organizations to find imaginative ways of deploying capital, enables fair, trusted, and functioning social and economic institutions, and allows our friends, families, and communities to enjoy the quality of life that comes with a sustainable future. And as the largest 100 Canadian:owned and operated professional services firm in our country, we are proud to work alongside our clients to make a positive impact for all Canadians. By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters. :Have many careers in one Firm. :Enjoy flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that foster a culture of well:being and connectedness. :Learn from deep subject matter experts through mentoring and on the job coaching :: What will your typical day look like? As a Senior Research Specialist at the Future of Canada Centre (FCC), you will help develop and activate cross:sectoral thought leadership for Deloitte Canada that focuses on building a thriving future for our country. This is a great opportunity for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, and logical thinkers with a passion for and experience with qualitative and/or quantitative research. In this role, you will: :Contribute to all stages of the development of high:profile thought leadership pieces, from ideation through launch and activation. :Conduct quantitative and qualitative research using a variety of methodologies (e.g., executive interviews, surveys, workshops, focus groups) and data sources (both public and proprietary). :Independently manage discrete pieces of work and provide ongoing status reports to the Research Lead. :Assist in monitoring industry and policy developments, both in Canada and globally. :Support and lead the development of internal and external materials related to research insights (e.g., presentations, briefing notes, articles), and support the review of Marketing collateral related to research insights and thought leadership pieces. :Present FCC's insights to leadership, and support leadership in engaging with clients and stakeholders on research insights. :Support FCC research operations and related convenings, including by drafting communications templates, organizing meetings and events, and developing facilitation materials (e.g., discussion prompts, one:pagers, run:of:show guides). :Participate in teambuilding, team learning, and strategic planning initiatives, and assist in organizing such initiatives as required. About the team The Future of Canada Centre (FCC) is Deloitte's thought leadership and public policy program. We facilitate an exploration of new ideas, viewpoints, and insights about our country's most important national issues. Our goal is to help propel Canada into a new age of growth and competitiveness. We are known for new and unique points of view and policy analysis excellence. Our work supports and represents Deloitte's Purpose of making an impact that matters and advances the public interest. The FCC has two intertwined focuses in service of our firm, our clients, and the country. We develop and mobilize original research that provides insights for businesses, governments, organizations, and Canadians on a broad spect