ECONOMIST

Business Devel. Bank of Canada; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness account

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Flexible benefits

Learning and development

Job summary

BDC's Economic Research team in Montreal seeks a curious Economist to generate insights supporting Canadian entrepreneurs and strategic decisions. You will lead research on SMEs and key economic trends, transforming complex data into actionable intelligence for leaders and external stakeholders.

You will partner with cross-functional teams, present findings through briefs, presentations, and webinars, and help position BDC as a trusted source of economic intelligence.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Economics from a recognized institution.
• At least five years of economic research experience.
• Experience communicating insights to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead research projects on economic topics and present findings.
• Monitor macro trends affecting Canadian entrepreneurs.
• Prepare briefing notes and executive-level analyses.
• Collaborate with business lines to deliver economic insights.
• Communicate results through reports, webinars, and presentations.
• Identify emerging challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs.
• Work in an agile environment and improve analytical processes.

Skills

Master's degree in Economics

Economic research

Quantitative analysis

R

Python

SQL

Bilingual EN/FR

Education

Master's degree in Economics

Tools

R

Python

SQL

Job description

We are banking at another level. Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs. Choosing BDC as your employer also means: Flexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1 A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life Opportunities for learning, training and development, and much more... Explore the BDC Way in our Culture Book

POSITION OVERVIEW

BDC's Economic Research team is looking for a curious and driven Economist to help generate insights that support Canadian entrepreneurs and inform strategic decision-making across the organization. As an Economist, you will lead and contribute to research projects focused on small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurship, and key economic trends shaping Canada's business environment. You will transform complex information into actionable insights for senior leaders, policymakers, clients, and external stakeholders. Working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, you will partner with teams across BDC to identify emerging issues, answer strategic questions, and help position BDC as a trusted source of economic and entrepreneurial intelligence.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

In this role, you will:

• Lead research projects on a wide range of economic, business, and entrepreneurial topics, from research design and methodology through analysis, reporting, and presentation of findings.
• Monitor economic and financial developments affecting small businesses, including trends in business financing, investment decisions, and entrepreneurial behaviour.
• Prepare briefing notes, presentations, and analyses on topics such as economic indicators, industry trends, geopolitical developments, and opportunities for Canadian businesses.
• Partner proactively with business lines and corporate functions to understand their needs and deliver high-value economic insights and analysis.
• Communicate research findings to internal and external audiences through reports, presentations, webinars, media opportunities, and stakeholder engagements.
• Act as a thought leader by identifying emerging challenges and opportunities facing Canadian entrepreneurs and providing evidence-based perspectives on important business issues.
• Thrive in an agile environment where priorities evolve quickly and high-quality deliverables are produced under tight timelines.
• Continuously improve ways of working by leveraging data, automation, artificial intelligence, and innovative analytical approaches to increase efficiency and impact.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

If you can answer "yes" to most of the following questions, we'd love to hear from you:

• Do you hold a Master's degree in Economics?
• Do you have at least five years of experience conducting economic research, applied economic analysis, or producing research publications for diverse audiences?
• Do you have a strong interest in communicating economic insights and making complex information accessible and impactful?
• Do you possess strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, along with a solid understanding of Canadian industries and business dynamics?
• Do you have experience preparing executive-level briefing notes, reports, and presentations?
• Are you comfortable framing research questions and identifying analytical solutions when faced with ambiguous or evolving business needs?
• Do you have experience with quantitative research methodologies and data analysis?
• Experience with survey-based research would be considered an asset.
• Are you proficient in analytical and programming tools such as R, Python, SQL, or similar technologies?
• Are you bilingual in English and French, both written and spoken?
• Are you comfortable presenting your work and defending your conclusions before internal and external audiences?

WHY JOIN THE ECONOMIC RESEARCH TEAM?

The Economic Research team plays a unique role within BDC. We provide evidence-based insights that influence strategic decisions, contribute to public policy discussions, and help Canadian entrepreneurs navigate an increasingly complex business environment.

You will have the opportunity to work on meaningful research, collaborate with experts across Canada, engage with senior leaders, and help shape BDC's perspective on the issues that matter most to entrepreneurs.

If you are passionate about economic research and want your work to have a meaningful impact on the future of Canadian entrepreneurship, we'd love to hear from you.

Proudly one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at [e-mail].

BDC is a bank unlike any other. We are the only bank dedicated exclusively to the development of Canadian businesses. The only institution whose purpose is to promote the growth of the Canadian economy by focusing on the success of small and medium-sized businesses, with a human touch and a genuine presence. At BDC, we’re changing people’s and businesses’ lives for the better. That’s what makes us unique as a bank. That’s why we are banking at another level.