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Job Description: Company Description: At McDonald''s, we are committed to being the best, and that starts with finding the best people. We have built a team of extraordinary people from around the world. We are problem solvers, risk takers, innovators, and thought leaders that take our work seriously, but have fun doing it. We challenge ourselves to get smarter and sharper every day, we value personal and professional growth, and believe in rewarding and celebrating our successes. As the only national organization enabling access to Canadas paediatric healthcare system, Ronald McDonald House proudly serves the countrys most medically vulnerable children and their families. Bridging geographical and socio-economic gaps, Ronald McDonald House removes barriers and makes life-saving paediatric healthcare more accessible for tens of thousands of families each year. The Opportunity Ronald McDonald House Canada is seeking a Manager, Research & Insights to support the organizations strategic decision-making through external environmental monitoring, research, and insight development . This role is responsible for identifying key shifts across the consumer and economic environment, pediatric healthcare system, government landscape, and nonprofit/CSR sectorand translating those insights into implications and opportunities for Ronald McDonald House Canadas mission today and in the future. Reporting to the Director, Strategy, Research, and Insights (RMH) , the Manager plays a supporting role in the organizations annual strategic planning process and provides ongoing operatinglandscape context to support team business planning. The role also supports mission innovation , pediatric healthcare strategy , and contributes to the development and execution of the national research agenda. This role works closely with Brand, Chapter Programs & Impact Support, National Partnerships, and Regional Chapters, and supports donor and partner engagement through sector and company insights that strengthen prospecting and pitch development. This is an insightdriven role ideal for a strong strategic thinker who connects external trends, research, and innovation to mission impact and organizational strategy. Duties In addition to following McDonalds Canadas policies and procedures, principal accountabilities include, but are not limited to: External Environment Monitoring & Strategic Insights: Monitor and analyze external trends across the consumer and economic environment, pediatric healthcare system, government landscape, and nonprofit/CSR sector. Identify emerging shifts, risks, and opportunities and assess their potential impact on Ronald McDonald House Canadas mission and operations. Translate external insights into clear implications and recommendations for leadership and crossfunctional teams. Strategic Planning & Business Planning Support: Act as a thought partner to the Director, Strategy & Insights on the annual strategic planning process, including timeline management and process delivery. Provide operatinglandscape context and insight inputs to support teams in developing annual business plans grounded in realtime insights. Support strategyrelated materials, synthesis, and presentations as required. Pediatric Healthcare Strategy & Sector Engagement: Support the organizations pediatric healthcare strategy through sector monitoring, research, and relationship insights. Manage Ronald McDonald House Canadas annual presence at the Childrens Healthcare Canada conference and other relevant healthcare events and occasions. Track healthcare system trends and policy developments relevant to children, families, and hospitalbased care. Mission Innovation & Program Development: Support the mission innovation function, including the testing, evaluation, and development of new national programs. Partner with Regional Chapters and external partners to design and pilot new national programs (e.g., GreenShield Staff Wellness and GreenShield Family Wellness Programs). Support application of research and insight findings to inform program development, iteration, and scaling decisions. National Research Agenda & Insight Application: Support the development of Ronald McDonald House Canadas national research agenda in collaboration with Brand, Chapter Programs and Impact Support, National Partnerships, and Regional Chapters. Identify and help prioritize annual research needs across brand, donor, and mission domains. Work with 3rd party organizations to design and execute the research. Ensure research insights are synthesized and support application to strategy, program development, and decisionmaking. National Partnerships & Prospecting Support: Support the National Partnerships team with donor prospecting through sector, industry, and companylevel insights. Provide contextual insights that strengthen partner targeting, pitch development, and value proposition articulation. Contribute research and insight inputs to support partnership growth and success. Qualifications Education: Postsecondary education in strategy, public policy, economics, healthcare studies, social sciences, business, or a related field. Experience: 5+ years of experience in research, insights, consulting, policy, or a related analytical role. Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, or missiondriven environments is an asset. Research & Analytical Skills: Strong experience designing, interpreting, and applying qualitative and quantitative research. Ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights and recommendations. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present insights to diverse audiences. Collaboration & Influence: Demonstrated ability to work crossfunctionally and influence without direct authority. Mission Alignment: Strong commitment to Ronald McDonald House Canadas mission and the families it serves. Salary Range The expected salary range for this role is $89,599 - $127,998 per year. The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other jobrelated factors. Additional Information: McDonalds Canada and Owner/Operators are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. Our workplaces have a longstanding policy of providing fair, equitable, and accessible opportunities for all employees and prospective employees. Accommodations during the application process are available upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr