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Research Analyst - Application Period Closed

Greo Evidence Insights is seeking a Research Analyst to join our team. The successful candidate will work to support stakeholder-informed and evidence-based policies, programs, and practices within the health and well-being sectors. This is a competitively compensated, full-time, remote position. 

About Greo Evidence Insights 

Greo is an independent knowledge translation and exchange organization with over two decades of international experience generating, synthesizing, and mobilizing research into action across the health and wellbeing sectors. Greo helps organizations improve their strategies, policies, and practices by harnessing the power of evidence and stakeholder insights. Services we offer include sourcing and synthesizing evidence, creating knowledge and education products, facilitation and stakeholder engagement, data and knowledge management support, evaluation, and applied research. Greo also provides backbone support for larger scale multi-stakeholder initiatives which can include designing and managing funding calls and facilitating external reviews of proposed projects to ensure the highest standards of integrity. In this way, Greo supports the generation of quality, objective, unbiased research, and protects the intellectual freedom and property of researchers and stakeholders. 

We are committed to building a team of people with a variety of strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for improving people's lives. Delivering value to our diverse and global clients and engaged partners is at the core of our work, and we are looking for candidates who will contribute to a culture that welcomes ideas, values belonging, and expands our impact. 

About this role 

Reporting to the Chief Research Officer, the primary responsibilities of this role include: 

  • Synthesizing evidence by applying systematic approaches and developing content for knowledge products such as research reviews.  

  • Providing support for literature searches, the inclusion and exclusion of peer-reviewed articles, extracting key information, and summarizing results into clear, concise information for diverse audiences.  

Required skills and work experience 

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate experience with: 

  • Selecting, synthesizing, and critically appraising evidence to develop written content and embedding in technical reports and knowledge products. 

  • Developing written communications, with the ability to draft clear and engaging content and adjust tone for different audiences and purposes. 

  • Using digital and software applications to organize evidence (i.e., systematic review management tool, reference manager), analyze data (i.e., statistical analysis software), and to collaborate with internal and external project teams (i.e., collaboration and project management applications). 

  • Taking initiative and working effectively on a multi-disciplinary team, co-writing and editing with multiple team members, and working both collaboratively and independently across synchronous and asynchronous channels. 

  • Being flexible and capable of changing focus based on emerging priorities, take initiative, demonstrating strong time management and organizational skills, and contributing meaningfully to several concurrent projects at various stages and varying in scope. 

  • Working on population health approaches to complex health and wellbeing issues, behavioural addictions, regulated activities (e.g., gambling, cannabis), mental health, digital wellbeing, etc. 

  • Consulting various stakeholders, including interviewing, organizing, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting on consultation findings. 

  • Providing outreach, coordination, and facilitation support for engagements, including working collaboratively with key internal and external leaders, partners, vendors, and clients. 

  • Identifying and deploying relevant knowledge mobilization methods as well as a commitment to remaining current with best practices in engagement, knowledge translation, and mobilization. 

Position Requirements 

  • Postgraduate degree (master’s degree or PhD) or equivalent in a relevant field, including but not limited to public health, health sciences, sociology, psychology, economics, public policy, or recreation and leisure. 

  • Desire to work in a non-profit environment and/or interest in gambling, gaming, technology use, mental health, public health, and/or public policy. 

  • This position is ‘English essential.’ Additional languages (particularly French) will be considered an asset. 

  • This position is fully remote (within Canada) and requires travel for all team meetings approximately three times annually. 

  • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Microsoft Teams and Groups. 

How to apply 

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume in one continuous pdf to info@greo.ca. Please also indicate: 

  • Where you saw the job posting in your cover letter 

  • ‘Research Analyst’ as the subject line for your email submission 

If you require accessibility-related accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please email Greo (info@greo.ca) with “Accommodation Required” in the subject line and provide your contact information in advance of your submission. 

Applications are due by 11:59pm ET on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025, although application review and candidate interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis. 

Applications and queries about this posting will only be accepted via the email address provided in the application instructions. Applications submitted via LinkedIn will not be considered. 
Board of Directors
Do you have a head for business and a passion for helping organizations reach their full potential?

We are a non-profit agency on a mission to advance health and wellbeing by turning knowledge into action.

Greo began in Canada as a government-funded non-profit mandated to tackle the harms that can be associated with gambling. Today, we are an independent global organization addressing a host of issues that affect people’s health and well-being.

We are known for our rigorous and accessible approach to mobilizing evidence – including research, practice, and lived experience. Our team operates in the space between citizens, governments, and industry - serving as a bridge from science to humanity. 

 

The Opportunity

Greo is looking for new members to join the Board of Directors.

Greo is emerging as a global business-to-business non-profit consultancy that delivers research, evaluation, evidence, and stakeholder engagement services. We are focused on advancing our mission, strengthening organizational health, and developing people and culture.  

By joining Greo, you can help accelerate our growth across jurisdictions, in new sectors, and new client types. You will be building on twenty-year track record of success and a well-established global reputation.

 

What We Are Looking for in Board Members

  • Experience in accounting, finance, business and/or government and/or international relations
  • Strong belief in the value of knowledge mobilization as it relates to health and well-being
  • Knowledge of:
  • regulated areas such as betting and gambling, cannabis, and/or financial sectors
  • areas such as gaming, esports, cryptocurrency, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence
  • health-related areas such as wellbeing, mental health, public health, and/or determinants of health
  • Willingness to prepare for and attend approximately five Board meetings per year and participate in at least one committee
  • Greo is based in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Meetings are typically virtual

 

What We Offer

  • As we grow our business internationally, Greo provides board members a stimulating culture, the opportunity to expand professional networks, and professional development opportunities.

 

For more information on this opportunity, please provide a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to: Anna Stoutenburg anna@greo.ca