Market Planner 1 ..Job Number 1368..

Market Planner I
Job Number: 1368
Classification Title: Market Planner I
Jun 3, 2008 - Jun 18, 2008
Union: CSU 52
Number of Openings (approximation): 1 - Temporary Full-time Hours
Department:Policy Development Section (Community Services Department)
Work Location(s)
CN Tower (025)
10004 - 104 Ave, T5J 0K1
Description
As a member of the Market Research Team within the Policy and Research section you will provide primary and secondary market research support to the Community Services Department.
The Market Planner I will be responsible for supporting strategic market research for Community Services Department, its Branches and Sections
In conjunction with a Market Research Consultant, you will create online surveys and execute them to target audiences, as well as collect and transfer data to SPSS format, analyze data & produce reports
Conduct secondary research including e-scanning, best practice reviews and demographic/trend analysis
Provide survey data entry and perform statistical analysis including table and chart generation .
In a professional research manner, complete benchmark research with internal and external stakeholders, gathering data related to fee structure, product usage, business practices, market trends, competition activities, hours of operation and best practices
Actively work within a Department focus/approach for future business development.
Qualifications
Completion of a university degree in Commerce or related technical fields with major course work in marketing research or a Marketing Diploma and 2 years Market research experience.
Experience in developing and managing research and evaluation technology, data entry and advanced statistical analysis coupled with the ability to create professional reports and presentations.
Working knowledge and direct experience with Microsoft, Access and statistical software.
Note: An equivalent combination of marketing and computer coursework may be considered in lieu of experience.
Hours of Work:
33.75 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Hours of work may be subject to the terms and conditions of a variable hours of work program.
Salary Range:21M, Salary Grade: 022, $28.70 - $35.86 (Hourly), $1,937.39 - $2,420.62 (Bi-Weekly), $50,565.75 - $63,178.12 (Annually). The rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton