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Virtual Career Fair 2026

March 26 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
 Participating Organizations include:

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How to Participate:

Are you a marketing research, analytics and insights professional? Are you looking to learn more about the major industry players and what role you can play? Please fill in the form below including a copy of your resume for career opportunities. There is no charge for CRIC, CAIP, ESOMAR and MRII | University of Georgia students or members to register as a candidate looking for employment opportunity. Students and alumni of participating CRIC Academic Members, please use your school email to register. Other members will be checked against current directories.

To maximize on benefits, participants should be prepared to attend the entirety of the event which starts at 12 pm ET and will last for a maximum of 4 hours.

“We believe that connecting the new workforce with CRIC member agencies is crucial for the growth and development of our industry,” said Sam Pisani, Managing Partner, the Logit Group and Chair of the CRIC Students and Young Professionals Engagement Committee. “Through this Career Fair, we aim to create a platform where current and future industry leaders can come together, fostering meaningful connections and facilitating the recruitment of top talent.”

CRIC Academic Member Institution participants exempt from payment include:

Algonquin College
Carleton University
George Brown College
Humber College
University of Alberta
University of Toronto – Rotman Commerce and Rotman School of Management

Agenda:

12pm ET – Welcome and Presentations

Welcome and Why this Fair and How to Maximize your Outcomes

Career Panel – Representatives from each of our employers will briefly speak about what it’s like to work at the diverse organizations they represent. They will also briefly talk about their journey into marketing research insights and analytics, and the different pathways on how they got there.
1 pm ET – Breakout to meet employers in their Zoom breakout booths
3:30 pm ET – (approximate) Concluding remarks

 

Our panelists bring a diverse range of perspectives from various stages in their professional journeys. From graduates of research programs to seasoned experts, each individual offers valuable insights based on their firsthand experiences. Together, they provide a great understanding of the qualities and skills required to excel as a respected leader in the dynamic field of marketing research insights and analytics.

Panelists

 

Maria Grandez
Director of Insights
Environics Analytics

Maria has been a dedicated professional at Environics Analytics for over eight years. She began her career as an Insights Analyst, leveraging her expertise in planning and geospatial analysis to deliver data-driven strategies for clients. She progressed through the analyst ranks, growing her technical skills and deepening her sector expertise across Tourism, Energy, Not-for-Profit, and the Public Sector, Business Improvement Areas, and Transportation. For the past four years, she has served as Director of Insights, leading a team of insights analysts while championing their training, mentorship, and long-term career development. Maria holds an M.Sc. in Planning from the University of Toronto.

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Diane Holland
Senior Consultant
Advanis

Diane enjoys the problem-solving that comes with project management and complex data collection research projects. Since joining the Advanis team in 2003, Diane has thrived in her many diverse roles, whether it be consulting, managing large- or small-scale projects from a variety of sectors, or ensuring our deliverables are done right and on time. Her involvement with the company has spanned the public, financial, telecommunication, and technology sectors, to name a few. Diane completed a Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) at the University of Alberta with a Marketing major and a Human Resources minor.

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Dimple Sachdev, CAIP Head,
Digital Transformation Office
Ipsos

Dimple Sachdev is a leader in digital transformation and global data management at Ipsos. She has built a long-standing research career of over 20 years with Ipsos, spanning project and process execution, operations, and capabilities leadership. In her current work, she leads initiatives that modernize processes, improve data quality, and enable faster delivery of insights for clients worldwide.

With extensive experience in project management and large-scale operational transformation, she specializes in building scalable data systems and leading cross-functional teams to deliver measurable business impact.

A certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Analytics and Insights Professional (CAIP), Dimple is passionate about advancing the practice of market research and helping research professionals better understand how data, technology, and operational excellence come together to drive stronger insights and business decisions.

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Shan Yang
Lead Market Research/Public Opinion Research
City of Edmonton

Seasoned market research professional with 20+ years of solid experience in the industry. Extensive experience in a wide range of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. Projects managed include program/campaign effectiveness evaluation, segmentation and positioning, concept/product test, pre- and post- advertising test, Usage &Attitude, decision making process mapping, stakeholder satisfaction, brand equity and performance measurement, and etc.

Shan currently leads a team of market research professionals and oversees all market and public opinion research for the City of Edmonton.

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Please ensure that you use your school email to register.

The Career Fair is an online event, providing convenience for all participants across Canada.

The Career Fair is one of CRIC’s ongoing efforts to support the growth and success of its members and research and insights in Canada.

If your company wants to be involved, get in touch at [email protected] for the Career Fair, or [email protected] for CRIC membership.

Elevate your brand and meet your next star employee. Don’t miss this golden opportunity to showcase your organization to the future of our industry.

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  • Date: March 26
  • Time:
    12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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