The Conference Board of Canada Looking for Senior Economist, Economic Research (Remote – Canada) at Ottawa, ON Full Time

Employment opportunity: Full-Time, Contract 12-months

Reports to: Associate Director, Economic Research

Location: remote work arrangement within Canada

The Conference Board of Canada is the nation’s largest independent applied research organization offering unbiased, evidence-based information and analysis to both industry and federal/provincial governments. We have one of the country’s largest private economic analysis and forecasting teams and are widely recognized for expert economic forecasting, modeling, and leading analysis. Simply put, we deliver insights that help leaders cut through the noise and make informed decisions.

We are seeking a dynamic individual who will be an important part of our economic research team. The Conference Board of Canada is widely recognized for its expertise in economic forecasting, modeling, and analysis.

Our ideal candidate is able to display mature judgment, is committed to high quality work, and can work effectively in a professional team environment. You are passionate about economics and labour markets, and bring a solid understanding of applied economics, strong technical skills, and advanced written and oral communication skills. This role requires intellectual curiosity, passion and commitment to an organization that values quality, creativity and thought leadership. The successful candidate will be part of a professional research team and will undertake robust, objective, and non-partisan applied research.

We are a virtual organization and as a remote worker you must be comfortable and able to work 100 per cent of the time from a home office in Canada. To be successful as a remote worker you need to have a self-starter attitude, possess strong organizational and time management skills and be a proactive communicator. Having a home office environment that provides for a productive, professional, and safe work environment during regular working/business hours is a requirement of this role.

About the Role

• Conduct economic analyses and produce high quality work requiring accuracy in calculations, completeness of data and adherence to prescribed methodology.
• Filter large amounts of information/research and stay current on issues affecting assigned areas of responsibility.
• Support research projects of varying complexity utilizing your knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Respond to inquiries from customers and the media.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse datasets.
• Assist and contribute to research projects both independently and as part of a team.
• Prepare reports and other content for internal or external customers.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders and consistently deliver superior customer service.
• Prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively to meet deadlines.
• Produce high quality work and consistently demonstrate professional values in all aspects of work and interactions with collogues and customers.
• Work with the Associate Director and other members of the team to identify new product and service opportunities.
• Commitment to producing high quality work and demonstrating professional values in all aspects of work and interactions with colleagues and customers.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in Economics or a related discipline is required.

• Minimum of five years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related role as an economist or analyst.
• Experience conducting research in the field of economics (labour economics and macroeconomics would be an asset).

• Experience with EViews or other data analysis software such as R, Python, or Stata.
• Experience with time series analysis would be an asset.
• Superior writing skills.
• Experience in presenting research results to diverse audiences, including private and public sector stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong research skills and a demonstrated proficiency in synthesizing complex concepts and information from a variety of sources.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with all levels of internal and external contacts and customers.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in a Microsoft Office environment.
• Bilingualism would be an asset.
• Ability to travel in Canada as some travel will be required when it is safe to do so.

We value the unique skills, experiences, and insights that each employee brings to The Conference Board of Canada. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please email [email protected] and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest in The Conference Board of Canada. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.