(2027 PhD/ABD graduates) Economic Consulting Senior Associate - Canada

NextGenEnergyJobs; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs seeks an Economic Consulting Senior Associate in Canada to work with senior consultants on project teams and contribute to rigorous quantitative analyses. The role emphasizes problem solving, client communication, and effective collaboration across departments.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in economics with a quantitative focus, demonstrate leadership and initiative, and are proficient in Python, R, SQL, and Excel.

Qualifications

• PhD in economics with completion by Dec 2026 / Summer 2027 and focus on quantitative research.
• Strong problem-solving and creative approaches to non-standard problems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with Excel, Stata, Python, R, SQL, SAS, ArcGIS/ArcPy, or Cloud computing (Databricks/Spark, Google Cloud, Azure, AWS).
• Minimal travel as most work occurs in offices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with senior consultants on project teams.
• Develop quantitative analyses to address client questions.
• Present findings clearly to clients and internal teams.
• Support training and development through firm programs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Time management

Leadership

Communication skills

Curiosity to learn

Education

PhD in Economics

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Stata

Excel

Cloud computing

Job description

(2027 PhD/ABD graduates) Economic Consulting Senior Associate - Canada

Senior Associates work closely with senior consultants on project teams.

Requirements

• PhD degree in economics with a completion date of December 2026/Summer 2027 and an academic focus on quantitative research, with specializations like industrial organization, applied microeconomics, econometrics, labor, health, intellectual property, corporate finance, financial accounting, or other quantitative areas;
• Curious and analytical thinkers who bring creative approaches to non-standard problems;
• Effective written and oral communication skills;
• Eagerness to learn new skills and programming languages;
• Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership;
• Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities;
• Excellent time management and task prioritization skills;
• Clear and demonstrated interest in consulting through coursework, work experience, activities, or attendance at CRA recruiting events;
• Demonstrated understanding of, and ability to explain, economic, financial and/or accounting concepts, and quantitative and qualitative analysis methods;
• Experience in Excel, Stata, Python, R, SQL, SAS, ArcGIS/ArcPy, or Cloud computing (Databricks/Spark, Google Cloud, Azure, AWS);
• As much of our work occurs in our offices, minimal travel is required.
• CRA’s robust skills development programs encourage you to thrive as an individual and team member. Beginning with project management skills, training continues with team management/development, client presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague. Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities exist through internal firm development activities.
• We offer a comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package, wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being, and in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers.