Automotive Data Researcher (Data entry level)

**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 repr