Job Description

About WBA 

The World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) is an independent, non-profit organisation that measures how businesses impact people and planet so that together, we can hold companies accountable for contributing to sustainable development. To achieve this, we measure how the 2,000 most influential businesses are impacting people and the planet. Our research is freely available, our benchmarks and methodologies serve as a roadmap for companies to understand the changes they need to make to put our planet, society, and the economy on a more sustainable path.

We support our Allies, UN agencies, governments, and other stakeholders in the broader corporate accountability ecosystem to understand how they can establish clear consequences for corporate inaction.

Key Responsibilities: 

Analyse Data
Assess demographic and economic development
Assess social developments
Conduct surveys & research
Conduct demographic, social and economic analyses
Perform administrative tasks
Plan, organise, and administer development policies and programs
Develop questionnaires for social survey research
Compile and interpret statistics on social issues and policy research
Provide consulting services to government and other organisations
Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
Monitor and evaluate
Analyse factors which determine economic growth
Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis in the areas of social policy
Prepare adjustment reports

Experience and Specialisations: 

Computer & Technology Knowledge
Data analysis and interpretation
Information technology
Data analysis systems
Area of work experience
Market and current analysis
Type of industry experience
Energy
Specialisation or experience
Specialised environmental skills and knowledge
Areas of specialisation
Sustainability
Economic Specialisation
Monetary economics
Industrial or organisational
Environmental economics
Economic development
Natural resources/environmental
Scientific Specialisation
Climate change

Additional Information / Personal Suitability

Initiative
Organised
Team Player
Due diligence
Goal oriented

What You’ll Bring

Minimum 3-5 years professional experience in research or advisory roles (two roles) or;
Minimum 5-9 years professional experience in research or advisory roles (one role)
Excellent in English, verbal and written communication required. Other languages highly desirable: Spanish, Portuguese and Mandarin

Benefits:

Pension plan
Maternity and parental leave benefits
Paid time off (personal days and volunteering)
Team building opportunities
Travel insurance
Other benefits (discretionary allowances)

Additional Job Details: 

Salary Range: CA$ 83,415 – CA$ 99,915 annually based on 40-hour workweek; remuneration commensurate relevant experience to the role
Number of hours per week & Schedule: 40 hours per week; Hybrid schedule
Employment Condition: Permanent/Full time
Work Location: Montreal, QC, Canada
Tentative Start Date: 1st Sep 2026
Employer Contact Information: [email protected]

Interested? 

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, no later than 28 June 2026 at 23.59 CEST. Virtual online interviews will be held for this role. For more information about WBA and our benchmarks, please see our website or follow @SDGBenchmarks.

Required languages: English required (excellent verbal & written), Mandarin, Portuguese and Spanish asset languages

Education level: Minimum Bachelor's Degree required, MSc/MA in Urban Management, Development, Environmental, Finance and Economics

Required skills: See above description

Additional skills / Assets: See above description

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