Research Associate - 613 EN

Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

3–4 weeks paid vacation

Summer early Fridays & no meeting days

Professional development

Job summary

Export Development Canada (EDC) is seeking a Research Associate to join the DREAM team. You will support senior researchers on topics spanning exports, investments, and regional diversification, performing literature reviews, data extraction, and econometric modelling.

You will also help transform data, build charts, and deliver presentations for internal stakeholders, with opportunities to lead projects over time. The role offers hybrid work with relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in economics, public policy, mathematics or related field.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in economic research or econometric analysis.
• Working knowledge of international trade and investment.

Responsibilities

• Support researchers across topics like exports, investments, and regional diversification.
• Perform literature reviews, data extraction, cleaning, and statistical analysis.
• Develop econometric models and present results to internal/external audiences.
• Assist with data transformation projects and dashboarding for enterprise users.

Skills

Economic research

Econometric analysis

Data handling

ETL pipelines

LLMs

Communication skills

Bilingual EN/FR

Education

Master's in economics

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Python

Job description

Application deadline

October 13, 2026 at 12:00PM ET

Join the EDC Team!

At EDC, we support Canadian businesses to succeed globally. We provide the financial tools and expertise they need to explore new markets, reduce risks, all towards the goal of making Canada and the world better through trade.

Position

Research Associate

Employment Type

Permanent

Compensation Details

• Econ & political Analysis 15: Salaries typically range from $65,172 to $86,898 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive
• Econ & political Analysis 16: Salaries typically range from $74,927 to $99,063 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive

Location

• Export Development Canada operates under a hybrid work model, with employees currently required to work from the office three days per week.
• This role can be performed from EDC's Community Hub located in Toronto (preferred), or from EDC's headquarters in Ottawa
• Relocation assistance is available for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria

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About EDC

At Export Development Canada (EDC), we empower Canadian businesses to succeed globally. As a financial Crown corporation, we offer innovative financial solutions and expert insights to help businesses explore new markets, mitigate risks, and achieve growth.

Why Join EDC?

• Comprehensive Benefits: EDC offers a competitive compensation & benefits package, work-life balance, & the opportunity to help make Canada and the world better through trade
• Work-Life Balance: EDC offers a competitive compensation package & work-life balance. We have hybrid work options, 3 to 4 weeks paid vacation, a corporate closure period, summer early Friday's & no meeting Fridays
• Professional Development: Take advantage of our continuous learning opportunities, including training programs, workshops and language training
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions employment equity & values diversity of ideas, strengths, & backgrounds to succeed
• Wellness Programs: Access to wellness initiatives, mental health support, and fitness programs to keep you healthy and happy
• Community Engagement: Participate in volunteer opportunities and give back to the community through our various social responsibility programs

Team Overview

Join Canada's leading data-driven international trade research team, where your insights will help shape decisions for EDC and Canadian exporters. We are Data-driven Research, Economic Analysis and Modelling (DREAM) team, situated within the broader EDC Economics team. We have an interdisciplinary group, with econometricians, quantitative analysts, researchers, impact economists and data visualization experts. Our work informs EDC's strategy and helps foster public policy dialogue on key issues impacting Canada's international trade and investment flows. You'll collaborate with senior researchers, engage with external subject matter experts, and make a real impact on Canada's global trade strategy.

What you will be doing

• Function as a supporting researcher for our team of seniors, Principal and Manager, across a wide variety of topics, including exports, investments, value-add, economic impact, and regional diversification. This will entail:
  • Theoretical understanding and application: Through comprehensive literature reviews
  • Data extraction, structuring and analysis: Including working with large datasets, cleaning and transforming datasets, statistical analysis
  • Modelling: Develop and apply econometric models for pertinent trade and investment related questions
  • Qualitative analysis: Interview experts within and outside EDC
  • Communication: Interpret results, prepare reports, presentations for internal and external audiences
• Over time, there will be opportunities to independently take on research projects from conception to completion.
• Supporting asks from the Chief Economist and/or Deputy Chief Economists, including data extraction, analysis, building charts and PowerPoint presentations
• Assisting with ongoing data transformation projects, including embedding various macroeconomic and trade datasets into an enterprise data platform, structuring the tables, building a routine of automated checks, and making it accessible to a wider group of users through interactive dashboards

What we are looking for

• Research Associate Level 15/16: Master's degree (or equivalent) in economics, public policy, mathematics or related field
• Minimum 2 years' experience in economic research, econometric analysis or economic impact
• Working knowledge of international trade and investment.
• Experience handling large datasets, including building extract, transform, load (ETL) pipelines, and running automated data checks.
• Experience working with large firm-level datasets
• Experience working with international trade and investment data.
• Experience working with generative AI/Large Language Models (LLMs) to code, analyze data, generate charts/presentations.
• Exceptional communication skills, especially in translating dense or technical concepts for lay audiences.
• An appetite for learning trade data concepts, growing technical skillsets, developing creative ways to leverage LLMs across a broad range of projects.
• Proven experience helping take a quantitative research project from conception to completion

What will make you stand out

• Bilingual in both official languages (French and English).

Eligibility

EDC is committed to Fair Employment Practices and preference will be given to a candidate who is able to work legally in Canada at the time of application (Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents). Candidates must meet the requisite government security screening requirements. Internal applicants must also meet EDC's eligibility criteria for applying to internal opportunities. For more information, please refer to Section 2.1 in the Talent Acquisition Standard, available on LINK under the Resources tab in the Policies & Procedures section. The position is open to those who meet all of the essential requirements stated above and whose applications are received by the closing date. The position is open to those who meet all of the essential requirements stated above and whose applications are received by the closing date. This position is open to individuals who meet all the essential criteria outlined above and submit their applications by the closing date.

EDC's Commitment to Employment Equity

Export Development Canada (EDC) is dedicated to fostering employment equity and building a diverse workforce. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment that respects people from all cultures, backgrounds, and abilities. At EDC, we nurture a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone has equal opportunity to grow, develop, succeed, and be their truest selves.

We actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the requirements. We thank all applicants' interest in a career at EDC; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that qualified candidates may be considered for similar roles at this level within EDC.

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