economist

www.canadainternational.gc.ca - Jobboard; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 115,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government entity in Canada seeks an Economic Analyst to conduct research and provide comprehensive analyses of economic conditions. The successful candidate will develop models and forecasts, engage in policy analysis, and support decision-making at various levels. This position offers a competitive salary with benefits and requires a valid work authorization for applicants.

Benefits

Learning/training paid by employer

Maternity and parental benefits

Disability benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in econometrics and economic development required.
• Familiarity with monetary policies and fiscal analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed economic research and forecasting.
• Develop models for analyzing economic behaviors and trends.
• Prepare and present research findings effectively.

Skills

Current analysis

Forecasting

Market analysis

Policy analysis

Research

Strategic planning

Job description

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Job details

• Workplace information Hybrid
• Salary 115,278 to 153,704 annually (To be negotiated) / 37.5 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Work setting

• Urban area
• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Conduct research
• Develop models to analyze and explain economic behaviour and patterns
• Forecast income and expenditure, interest rates and exchange rates
• Study mathematical formulas and statistical techniques
• Analyze factors which determine labour market outcomes
• Study the nature of money, credit and credit instruments and the operation of banks and other financial institutions
• Assess the appropriateness of the current stance of monetary and fiscal policy
• Develop monetary policies and forecasts of financial activity
• Examine problems related to the economic activity of individual companies
• Examine statistical data on the exchange of goods and services among nations
• Forecast production and consumption of renewable resources
• Forecast supply, consumption and depletion of non-renewable resources
• Conduct research on market conditions in local, regional or national areas
• Prepare research papers, educational texts or articles
• Study regulatory processes and provide material in support of legal proceedings
• Forecast production and consumption of specific products and services
• Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia

Experience and specialization

Area of work experience

• Current analysis
• Forecasting or projection
• Market analysis
• Policy analysis
• Research
• Strategic planning

Economic specialization

• Econometrics
• Economic development
• Industrial or organizational
• Industrial relations
• Labour
• Monetary economics
• Finance

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Enhanced reliability security clearance
• Confidential security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Disability benefits
• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

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