Full-Time

Economist

Posted on May 21

Northern Policy Instit...

Thunder Bay, ON

Languages English

Education Master's degree

Experience Experience an asset

Specific Skills

Advise government agencies on policies to increase economic activities; Provide consulting services to government and other organizations; Prepare research papers, educational texts or articles; Forecast production and consumption of products; Forecast production and consumption of specific products and services; Devise methods for collection and analysis of data; Develop models to analyze, explain and forecast economic behaviour and patterns; Develop monetary policies and forecasts of financial activity; Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia; Conduct research on market conditions in local, regional or national areas; Conduct research; Apply statistical techniques to the testing and quantifying of economic theories and the solution of economic problems; Analyze factors which determine economic growth; Analyze factors which determine labour market outcomes; Study mathematical formulas and statistical techniques

Area of Work Experience

Research; Policy analysis; Policy development; Forecasting or projection; Current analysis

Additional Skills Perform administrative tasks

Work Setting

Non-governmental organization; Research institute, laboratory or centre

Own Tools/Equipment Internet access; Cellular phone

Transportation/Travel Information Willing to travel; Willing to travel overnight

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Tight deadlines

Ability to Supervise

Working groups; Committees; Staff in various areas of responsibility; 5-10 people

Economic Specialization

Welfare; Transportation; Taxation; Survey research techniques; Regional economics; Public economics; Macroeconomics; Labour; Government finance; Finance; Economic development; Econometrics

Personal Suitability

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

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