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We are on the lookout for an energetic economist to join our all-star team at Bank of Canada in Ottawa, ON.
Growing your career as a Full Time economist is an amazing opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in leadership, adaptability and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of economist at Bank of Canada today!

Overview

Languages

English or French

Education

• Earned doctorate degree

Experience

Experience an asset

Work setting

• Urban area
• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Government department and/or agency

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Conduct research
• Develop models to analyze, explain and forecast economic behaviour and patterns
• Devise methods for collection and analysis of data
• Forecast production and consumption of products
• Forecast income and expenditure, interest rates and exchange rates
• Analyze factors which determine economic growth
• Study mathematical formulas and statistical techniques
• Apply statistical techniques to the testing and quantifying of economic theories and the solution of economic problems
• 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 financing methods, production costs and techniques and marketing policies to recommend improvements
• 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
• Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia

Experience and specialization

Area of work experience

• Current analysis
• Forecasting or projection
• Market analysis
• Mathematical modelling
• Policy analysis
• Policy development
• Research
• Strategic planning

Economic specialization

• Econometrics
• Economic development
• Industrial or organizational
• Industrial relations
• Labour
• Macroeconomics
• Mathematical economics
• Microeconomics
• 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
• Tight deadlines
• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Other benefits
• Pension plan

Benefits of working as a economist in Ottawa, ON:

● Company offers great benefits
● Advancement opportunities
● Attractive package