The Conference Board of Canada Hiring For Economist ll – Economic Innovation (Remote-Canada) at Ottawa, ON Full Time

Employment opportunity: Permanent, Full-Time

Reports to: Director, Economic Innovation

Location: Remote work arrangement within Canada

The economic forecasting team develops regional and industry economic forecasts to help our customers understand and anticipate the short and long-term trends in Canada. The Conference Board of Canada is widely recognized for its expertise in economic forecasting, modeling, and analysis.

Our Ideal Candidate brings a solid understanding of applied economics, strong programming skills, and advanced written and oral communications. To be successful in this position you will display mature judgment, are committed to high quality work, and can work effectively and independently in a professional team environment. The successful candidate will work on forecasting products within a team of economists. You will be responsible for monitoring economic developments and assisting with the maintenance of models and programs used in the forecasting exercise. Under minimum supervision, you will generate the forecast and write reports detailing the assumptions underpinning the forecasts

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.

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.
• Assist and contribute to custom research projects both independently and as part of a team.
• Prepare reports on assigned sectors for internal or external customers that are clear, well-reasoned, structured, well researched and meet the Conference Board of Canada standard of quality.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders and consistently deliver superior customer service.
• Collaborate on research projects with other knowledge centers at the Conference Board.
• Prioritize work, multi-task and work effectively and independently to meet deadlines.
• 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.
• In-depth understanding of the structure and dynamics of the Canadian economy.
• Experience with EViews software is an asset.
• Analysis and quantitative economics research.
• Advanced communication skills (both oral and written). Show creativity and ability to write in a concise matter.
• 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.
• Demonstrated experience with programming.
• Proficiency in a Microsoft Office environment.
• Bilingualism is an asset.

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.