Location: Remote position, location is flexible
Status: Full-time; indeterminate
Language Requirement: Fluency in English is required; working knowledge of French (oral and written) is highly desirable.
The opportunity:
The Centre for Agri-Food Benchmarking is seeking a Research Associate, Data Lead to support the coalition in identifying and evaluating new metrics for data integration and quality assurance across industry, government, and research. This role is key to advancing the Agri-Food Performance Index from a pilot initiative to a credible reporting tool for Canada’s agri-food performance. Guided by the ISSA 5000 Sustainability Assurance standard, the Data Lead will help strengthen performance indicators through the continued development of evidence assessment criteria that support the integration of high-quality data. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape sustainability measurement in Canada’s agri-food sector while fostering collaboration to improve performance and enhance the resilience of our supply chains.