Price Survey Consultant

UNDP • Montreal, QC

10h • CA$3,500 • Onsite

About The Position

On behalf of the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is conducting a comprehensive price survey to determine the cost of living for United Nations common system staff in Canada, specifically in Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto. The survey includes collecting market price data for a basket of goods and services from selected outlets in Montreal. The Price Survey Consultant will support two pricing teams in Montreal over a period of 10 working days.

Requirements

• Successful completion of secondary level education or equivalent.
• Shopping experience with knowledge of the Montreal market.
• Ability to get around the duty station to visit the outlets by either public transportation or his/her own means of transport if necessary.
• Available to complete the job within the given time frame.
• Fluent reading, writing and speaking abilities in English and French to ensure proper interpretation of item specifications as provided on the pricing forms.

Nice To Haves

• Additional training or certification in the field of statistics, economics, merchandise or inventory management is an additional asset.
• Experience in price collection or experience in a statistical agency is an asset.
• Work experience within an international organization or a government.
• Experience within the UN system.
• A working knowledge of a any other language of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Assist the pricing teams in planning and collecting prices from the stores and outlets identified by the Survey Coordinator.
• Provide the pricing teams with relevant information on local market conditions.
• Help ensure that collected prices correspond to the approved outlets and meet the required item specifications.
• Review the outlets to be priced with the pricing teams to ensure accuracy.
• Advise on suitable alternative outlets when replacements are required.
• Assist the pricing teams in accessing outlets and obtaining permission from store managers.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED