DSM Research and Evaluation Lead

• Lead and conduct research and process evaluations of energy efficiency and DSM programs, including customer behavior.
• Manage tasks to complete deliverables on time and within budget, and present research findings to clients and partners.
• Contribute to research plans, scopes of work, budgets, and develop data collection instruments for new projects.
• Oversee data collection and analysis, and lead technical report writing with actionable recommendations.

This role supports energy efficiency programs and energy transition efforts in Canada and the United States, contributing to carbon reduction and environmental sustainability through empirically based research and evaluations.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field (e.g., social science, economics, policy, environmental science, engineering) and at least five years of experience in DSM, energy efficiency programs, behavioral research, or program evaluation.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with understanding of survey/interview design and analysis, and experience preparing detailed analytical reports.
• Excellent writing, communication, and computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and ability to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities.
• Interest in sustainability and passion for making a meaningful environmental impact; familiarity with energy efficiency program processes and behavioral science principles is preferred.

Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on skills and experience, with a base salary range of $103,000 – $152,000 CAD, plus a discretionary annual bonus. Benefits include three weeks of paid vacation, paid holidays, a 401(k)-retirement plan with employer matching, health, dental, and vision insurance, and other supplemental benefits.

Resource Innovations is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact, expanding clean energy solutions to guide utilities through challenges like load flexibility, electrification, and carbon reduction.