GPI Atlantic Short Term Position

GPI Atlantic

Researcher – Job Description


Position: Researcher
Reports to: Executive Director and Managing Director
Start date: as soon as possible
Contract term: 4 months
37.5 hours per week
Salary commensurate with experience

Job Summary
GPI Atlantic is seeking a researcher to work on the completion of our headline indicators report. This project is a product of the ten years of research work that GPI Atlantic has completed to date. The headline indicators from each subject area have already been selected, and considerable data collection has already been undertaken. The researcher will be responsible for collecting new and updated data for the key headline indicators (focusing first on the environmental and natural resource indicators), organizing the data in spreadsheets for incorporation into the GPI database, reviewing the original analysis contained in each report, and then reporting on new trends and changes in the data since the last report was issued.


Organization
Founded in 1997, GPI Atlantic is an independent, non-profit research and education organization committed to the development of the Genuine Progress Index (GPI) – a new measure of sustainability, wellbeing and quality of life.

GPI Atlantic’s vision is that decisions made by governments, businesses and other organizations in Nova Scotia, Canada, and around the world, are based on criteria that properly value social, economic and environmental assets.

GPI Atlantic’s mission is to conduct research on the Genuine Progress Index, which measures environmental, economic and social progress and wealth, and to assist leaders in business, government and communities in using the GPI perspective in their decision-making.

Duties:
Find appropriate data for each selected indicator
Organize data in spreadsheets for incorporation into the GPI database
Interpret, synthesize, and analyse data and information
Prepare summary reports of research results
Write and edit materials for publication and/or presentation
Create charts and graphs
Prepare presentations of research results
Other research tasks as assigned

Skills and Qualifications:
Post-secondary degree (completed or in process) in the social and/or environmental sciences or equivalent experience
Demonstrated quantitative research skills and experience; a demonstrated understanding of the relationship between the environmental, social and economic aspects relevant to the Genuine Progress Index is an asset
Highly organized, flexible, and adaptable; demonstrated ability to meet deadlines under pressure is an asset
Excellent written and editing/proofreading skills
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Proficient with computer use and applications (e.g. MS Word and Excel, online research, etc.)
Professional presence and demeanour
Able to work well both independently and with others
Able to work from home


Application Deadline: Friday, April 6, 2007

Electronic applications strongly preferred. Please send applications to:
Clare Levin
Managing Director
GPI Atlantic
535 Indian Point Rd.
Glen Haven, NS B3Z 2T5
clevin@gpiatlantic.org

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.