Research Analyst
Posted on Feb. 28, 2026 by City of Mississauga
- Mississauga, Canada
- N/A
- nan
Req ID: 27824
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: 03/13/2026
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: 03/13/2026
Job Summary
Are you curious, analytical, team-oriented, and motivated by real-world impact? Invest Mississauga, the City of Mississauga’s Economic Development Division, is seeking a Research Analyst to support the City’s goal of being one of the best places to start, locate, and grow a business. Reporting to the Supervisor, Economic Analysis & Program Development, this is an applied research and operational support role focused on developing data‑driven insights to support investment attraction and service delivery to local businesses and entrepreneurs.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Work with marketing and client-facing staff to develop content supporting industry and entrepreneurship-related marketing and information materials
- Maintain and update core databases and communication materials related to economic development indicators, including business investment, labour markets, real estate conditions, and industry profiles
- Provide research and analytical support to inform divisional initiatives related to investment attraction, development and delivery of business advisory and information services, and local business engagement
- Monitor and report on local industry, entrepreneurship, innovation, and small business trends and competitive positioning
- Respond to ad hoc information requests from internal and external stakeholders, including Council members, City leadership, and industry partners
Skills and Qualifications
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business, Economics, Economic Development, Public Administration, Data Analytics or related field of study
- Minimum of 3 years of related work experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative research and analysis
- Demonstrated knowledge of economic, business and entrepreneurship trends and drivers as they relate to municipal economies
- Strong research and data-analytic skills, including the ability to gather and synthesize diverse sources of information into strategic insights
- Proven skills in communicating research insights through charts, tables, graphs, and presentations
- Demonstrated proficiency in core analytic and graphic tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to multi-task and work well with deadlines
- Ability to work independently and within a team setting
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and customer-service orientation
- Must demonstrate curiousity, creative problem-solving, good judgement, and commitment to an inclusive work environment
Hourly Rate/Salary: $70,807 - $94,410
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: Civic Centre. Hybrid-3 days in office with divisional request that staff come in on Tuesday
Department/Division/Section: P&B/Planning & Building Dept , P&B/Economic Dev Office , Sector Develop and Economic Partners
Non-Union/Union: Non Union
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: Civic Centre. Hybrid-3 days in office with divisional request that staff come in on Tuesday
Department/Division/Section: P&B/Planning & Building Dept , P&B/Economic Dev Office , Sector Develop and Economic Partners
Non-Union/Union: Non Union
The City of Mississauga may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology in sourcing candidates for some positions, however, it is not being used for screening, assessing, or selecting candidates.
We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.
All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.
Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to recruitment.accommodation@mississauga.ca citing the Job ID and Job Title. This will inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.
All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.
Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to recruitment.accommodation@mississauga.ca citing the Job ID and Job Title. This will inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
Advertised until:
March 30, 2026
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