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41403.06 – Social survey researchers

Social survey researchers conduct research, develop policy and implement or administer programs in areas such as employment, immigration, corrections, housing, labour and family services.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Social survey researcher (except statistician)

Core competencies

  • Oral Communication: Oral Expression to ask questions and adapt communication styles based on respondents' understanding and responses
  • Social Perceptiveness to tailor communication strategies to different audiences in order to improve the quality of responses and ensure participants feel comfortable and understood
  • Inductive Reasoning to identify patterns and trends in data from surveys and studies to infer broader trends that are not immediately apparent
  • Mathematical Reasoning and Numerical Ability to analyze and interpret large datasets, identify patterns, trends or correlations to draw accurate conclusions
  • Attention to Detail to ensure data is accurately collected, recorded and analyzed to prevent small errors or oversights that may lead to incorrect conclusions
  • Knowledge in Public Affairs and Government Relations to understand and navigate policy regulations and processes to ensure research findings are effectively communicated to policymakers

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Develop questionnaires, coordinate and conduct surveys, analyse data, and compile and interpret statistics on social issues and policy areas.

Additional information

  • Progression to managerial positions is possible with experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Business development officers and market researchers and analysts (41402)
  • Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts (41401)
  • Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration (40010)

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