DSM Research and Evaluation Consultant

Resource Innovations; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A women-led energy transformation firm in Toronto is seeking a DSM Research and Evaluation Consultant to join their energy research team. This role involves supporting studies for energy efficiency programs through data collection and analysis, requiring relevant experience and strong analytical skills. The salary ranges from $50,202 to $75,303, alongside comprehensive benefits including vacation, health insurance, and a 401(k) plan. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and a passion for sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive salary

401(k) with employer matching

Health, dental and vision insurance

Three weeks of paid vacation

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• More than one year of relevant work experience in a DSM-related field.
• Experience in survey and interview design and analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support studies for energy efficiency programs.
• Contribute to research and evaluation planning.
• Engage with clients through data collection and analysis.

Skills

Analytical aptitude

Research skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Interest in sustainability

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Outlook

Job description

Resource Innovations is seeking a demand side management (DSM) research and evaluation consultant to join our growing energy research and program evaluation team in Canada. The DSM Research and Evaluation Consultant will work within the Advisory Services business unit that provides empirically based research and program evaluations, with a focus on behavioral elements, to support energy efficiency programs and energy transition efforts in Canada and the United States.

Bring your intellectual curiosity, joy of discovery, and analytical mindset to Resource Innovations and help us transform energy markets and market actor purchases, design decisions, and practices for the collective good.

The position will be part of our Consumer Behavior team and will work closely with our Research and Process Evaluation team. The consultant will support studies for energy industry clients to inform market-facing energy efficiency programs and energy transformation initiatives through data collection and analysis, while also contributing to research and evaluation planning, reporting, task management, and client engagement.

The position is well-suited for candidates with analytical and research skills. The consultant position requires more than one year of relevant work experience with knowledge of DSM program evaluation principles or market research, behavioral science, energy efficiency, and energy efficiency programs.

Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we’re constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we’re leading the charge to power change.

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a relevant field (such as social science, economics, policy, environmental science, or engineering).
• 1+ years of experience in a DSM-related field, preferably in a consulting environment.
• Analytical and research aptitude and mindset.
• Intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous learning.
• Understanding of the theory and best practices in survey and interview design, implementation, and analysis (with relevant experience for junior-level researcher position).
• Experience in supporting development of draft research reports detailing analytical findings and well-supported conclusions.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills (writing and verbal).
• Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment.
• Understanding of behavioral science principles and organizational decision‑making.
• An understanding of energy efficiency and DSM program processes, theory logic models, program process flow diagrams, customer journey maps, net‑to‑gross analyses, energy end uses, energy efficiency market, and energy efficiency technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment.

About Resource Innovations

Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we’re constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we’re leading the charge to power change.

Resource Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Resource Innovations complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company does work.

Compensation & Benefits

Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on a candidate's skills, experience and qualifications for the position. The compensation range for the base salary for this position is $50,202 - $75,303. In addition to base pay, employees are eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. The stated salary represents the expected compensation for this position. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's experience, education and location.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes three weeks of paid vacation per year; paid holidays; a 401(k)-retirement plan with employer matching; health, dental and vision insurance; and other supplemental benefits.

Employment with Resource Innovations is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check and reference check. If applicable to the position, a pre‑employment drug screen may also be required.

The above job description and job requirements are not intended to be all inclusive. Resource Innovations retains the right to make changes or adjustments to job descriptions and/or job requirements at any time without notice.