Posted September 17, 2026
Senior Research Analyst | Shopper Research
Explorer | ON, CA
Salary: $50,000–$70,000
$65,000 - $70,000
Do you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your ideas are valued? Join Explorer as a Senior Research Analyst and help us delivery high-quality research, whilst fostering a culture of continuous innovation.
This role is ideal for research professionals who have progressed beyond entry-level and are ready to develop their career, gaining valuable exposure to high profile clients and working across a varied client base delivering high-quality quantitative and mix method projects.
This role requires you to reside in Ontario, Canada. Currently this role is remote but may change to hybrid in the future.
About the Role:
As a Senior Research Analyst, you will play a hands-on role in delivering high-quality research projects, applying your knowledge, expertise and analytical skills to support clients in better decision-making.
You will work across multiple projects simultaneously while reporting to Project Leads. You will get to own client relationships, lead direct communications, and play a key role in research design and analysis.
This team is characterized by its flat management structure, high levels of personal career support and opportunities to take on real responsibility from an early stage. Providing a fast-paced environment where the right person can learn, develop and progress quickly.
No two days are the same in this role! You will:
- Act as the key client contact while managing the full project life cycle.
- Draft all core research materials, from questionnaires, tab specs to recruitment screeners and discussion guides, and research reports.
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure projects run smoothly from start to finish.
- Support other team members.
- Analyze data (quant & qual) to create a clear, compelling story that answers the client’s brief.
- Work with seniors to develop these into draft reports and strategic recommendations.
- Participate in results presentations to clients.
About You:
You are confident in using quantitative methodologies within an agency/client setting, with a desire to try new approaches and learn more.
A flair for designing market research, with an understanding of different methodologies and how to utilize them to meet clients’ needs.
A track record of analyzing data to extract pertinent insights and actionable recommendations.
Experienced in developing and nurturing client relationships, with the ability to articulate insights to clients.
Naturally curious, you are always wanting to learn more. You thrive on variety and challenge and being able to balance competing demands on your time
You will challenge the status quo and share own ideas of how Explorer/ the team/ accounts can be improved, including how technology can play a role.
Beneficial but not essential:
- Experience with Qualitative research methodologies
And in return, Explorer offers*:
- Salary Range: $65,000 - $70,000 CAD
- Flexible working practices
- Health package
- Ongoing Training & Development
- Team & Company Socials
About Us:
At Explorer, we are shopper experts. We focus on all thing’s shopper research, using a behavioral approach to identifying and understanding actionable opportunities for our clients. As part of Savanta, we have a broad range of shopper research offerings, with a specialty in Pack, Planogram, Retail, Signage, and Path-to-Purchase research.
Explorer is part of Savanta which is a fast-growing data, market research, and advisory company. Being part of the Savanta Network provides Explorer with global coverage while maintaining our consultative approach with clients.
Why Join Us:
Part of the vibrant Savanta & Next 15 Communications Group, we have an entrepreneurial company culture that actively recognizes and values its people and offers excellent opportunity for career development.
Explorer Research is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and continuously strives to be an employer of choice. Our people are our greatest assets, we value workplace diversity and inclusion, oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination, and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates of all backgrounds.
Full details of local benefits and perks available on request from the People Team (HR).
All candidates will be considered equally; however, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.
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