Imagine Canada is a national, bilingual charitable organization whose cause is Canada’s charities and nonprofits. Through our advocacy efforts, research and social enterprises, we help strengthen charities, nonprofits and social entrepreneurs so they can, in turn, support the communities they serve. Our vision is of a strong Canada where charities work together alongside business and government to build resilient and vibrant communities. Established in 2007, our team of over 40 full-time staff works remotely from communities across Canada.

Imagine Canada’s Research team conducts high-quality primary and secondary research on issues of importance to Canada’s nonprofit and charitable sector. Our main interest is in helping nonprofits and charities understand the environment in which they operate and use that information to make wise decisions. Our work assists organizations working with children and youth, seniors, newcomers, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and Aboriginal peoples and those working to protect the environment, prevent crime and improve public health and safety.

Reporting to the Principal Researcher, the Assistant, Survey Administration will:

• Use defined lists of organizations, identify the individuals best suited to be point of contact for each and determine their contact information;
• Based on lists of known individuals, identify their associations with nonprofit and charitable organizations and validate them as points of contact for the organization; and
• Validate existing contact information to ensure it is current.

• Post-secondary degree (completed or in progress) in the physical or behavioural sciences with demonstrated strong academic performance
• High level of attention to detail and personal organization
• Familiarity with business productivity software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace) and common internet applications, particularly search and social media
• Experience in a nonprofit setting, paid or volunteer, would be an asset
• Reading knowledge of French will be considered a significant asset
• Understanding of research methods, sampling theory, and basic statistics are beneficial, but not essential

You’ll thrive in this role if you are…

• Curious about Canadian society: You find the range of organizations and individuals working to make Canada a better place fascinating.
• A search and social media whiz: You can push search engines to their max and understand how to find individuals through their social media trail.
• A champion of necessary detail: You understand that details matter, but don’t miss the forest for the trees.
• A values-driven self-starter: You enjoy working independently to support the team and larger goals.
• A creative problem solver: You know when current approaches aren’t working and it’s time for something different.

We're more interested in your passion, commitment, and ability to learn and grow - get in touch, we encourage you to apply. 

Imagine Canada offers meaningful opportunities to make an impact in Canadian communities. We are currently implementing an anti-racism and anti-oppression roadmap that embeds equity into our processes, human resources, programs and services. We are committed to fostering a culture that exemplifies our staff values of Accountability, Care, Courage, Drive, Inclusivity, and Teamwork.

We particularly welcome applications from those who identify as Black, Indigenous, racialized, living with a disability, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and others from equity-seeking groups, and are likewise committed to continuing our work to foster the conditions for individuals with diverse lived experiences to feel safe, valued and empowered to make a lasting impact in their role.

Terms & Conditions

• Terms of Employment: Temporary (8-10 weeks) and part-time (20 hours/week)
• Compensation: $21.00 per hour
• Location: Anywhere in Canada with a reliable internet connection.
• Application deadline:  11:59 pm Eastern Time on Monday, February 3, 2025.

In lieu of a cover letter, the application process for this position requires a short expression of interest. We recommend reviewing the application form before you begin curating your application materials.

1. Applicants are invited to complete our short online application form, providing a copy of their resume and a short statement of interest in the position. 
2. We will review these submissions and invite a number of candidates to a short introductory video call (approximately 15 minutes), to discuss the position and candidate background / interest in greater detail.
3. From this, shortlisted candidates will be invited to a second session, mainly consisting of a test replicating key job functions. 
4. Top candidates from the testing process may be asked to provide two references.
5. We anticipate a start date towards the end of February for this position.

We are committed to becoming a barrier-free organization. If you require support at any stage of the hiring process, including disability accommodation, please contact us at info@imaginecanada.ca or 1-800-263-1178. Available supports include flexibility in scheduling interviews, using your preferred telecommunications software and formats (e.g., Zoom with closed captioning, video application instead of a resume), and additional time for answering verbal or written assessments.

We believe that hiring is a matter of mutual fit so we will ensure applicants have sufficient time at every stage of the process to ask questions about the role and our organization.

We respect the time and effort required to participate in the hiring process. We will ensure that all applicants receive timely updates regarding the status of their candidacy. In recognition of the additional effort of preparing for interviews, Imagine Canada will financially compensate interviewees that advance beyond the screening call at a fixed rate of $100 per candidate.