Job Description:

Title: Automotive Data Researcher

Location: Remote Ontario

Reports to: Manager, Data Operations

Employment Type: Full-time

This is an existing vacancy

J.D. Power is a global leader in consumer insights, advisory services and data and analytics. A pioneer in the use of big data, artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithmic modeling capabilities to understand consumer behavior, J.D. Power has been delivering incisive industry intelligence on customer interactions with brands and products for more than 50 years. The world's leading businesses across major industries rely on J.D. Power to guide their customer-facing strategies.

Position Overview:

The Automotive Data Researcher is responsible for researching and compiling industry content and entering that data into our proprietary databases to meet accuracy and timelines guidelines that are driven by client demand.

Core Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interpret vehicle descriptions and accurately map them to automotive features and specifications
• Compare and validate automotive photography content
• Review equipment and specification data content to ensure accuracy
• Research and determine proper vehicle segments and competitor vehicles
• Write high-level automotive editorial content
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation related to all research
• Prioritize work assignments and maximize efficiency to meet commitments to our clients
• Provide automotive expertise to corporate and department initiatives as required

Perform other duties as assigned

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• General knowledge of the automotive industry, terminology, features, and vehicle equipment a must
• Superior analytical and organizational skills and ability to pay attention to details
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment where high client expectations exist
• Demonstrated desire to further knowledge through training and other forms of learning to keep knowledge current and up to date
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly with MS Excel and Outlook email
• Data analysis and manipulation work experience beneficial
• Experience using generative AI tools to support data analysis, research, documentation, and process improvement. Ability to design and refine effective prompts, critically evaluate AI-generated outputs for accuracy and completeness, and identify opportunities to integrate AI i into existing workflows
• Able to do self-directed work and detail oriented
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Post-secondary education preferred

This role requires flexible hours (including OT) which may at times include early mornings, late nights and weekends

Compensation and Benefits

This position has an hourly range of $19.70 - 21 CAD per hour. The range represents what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for the role at the time of posting. An employee’s pay within the range is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, education, qualifications, experience, performance, business or organizational needs, and geographic location.

Eligible employees may participate in medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement savings programs, paid time off, wellness programs, and other company-sponsored benefits. Benefits vary by country and employment status.

Why Join JD Power

JD Power powers auto-related decisions through proprietary data, advanced analytics, deep industry expertise, and workflows that connect insight to action. Operating across North America, Europe, and Australia, we help customers make better decisions and achieve better outcomes.

As a virtual-first company, we offer flexible work arrangements, opportunities for learning and development, and a culture centered on the Values that guide how we work every day.

• We power our customers’ success. Everything we do is focused on helping customers make better decisions and achieve better outcomes.

• We are innovative, collaborative, and grounded in data. We combine advanced analytics with human expertise to deliver insight that holds up in the real world.

• We make things easy. We turn complexity into clarity so teams can act faster and with confidence.

• We get it done. We focus on execution, accountability, and results.

• We start with trust and prove it every day. Independence, integrity, and credibility are the foundation of our work.
  

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

JD Power is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

JD Power is committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process for individuals with disabilities or other protected needs under applicable local laws. Please contact careers@jdpower.com for accommodation request.

Data Privacy

JD Power does not disclose your personal data to unauthorized third parties. However, as a global corporation consisting of multiple affiliated companies in various countries, JD Power has international sites and JD Power uses resources located throughout the world. JD Power may from time to time also use third parties to act on JD Power’s behalf. You agree to the fact that to the extent necessary your personal data may be transferred and/or disclosed to any company within JD Power group of companies as well as to third parties acting on JD Power’s behalf, including also transfers to servers and databases outside the country where you provided JD Power with your personal data. Such transfers may include for example transfers and/or disclosures outside the European Economic Area and in the United States of America. If you are a California or United Kingdom resident, additional disclosures about the information we collect and how we use that information can be found by clicking here .

Applications

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where employment is offered. JD Power does not provide employment sponsorship for this position.

This position is posted exclusively on and select trusted job boards such as LinkedIn or Indeed. All official communication comes from email addresses ending in @jdpower.com or @jdpa.com. We will never ask for payment, equipment purchases, or upfront fees. We may take additional steps to verify candidate information to protect the integrity of our recruitment process.

To all recruitment agencies: JD Power does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.