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Position Type: Labour Market Researcher

Job Status: This is a full-time term position

Job Location: Flexible

Application Deadline: October 9, 2026.

CEDEC is expanding its team and wishes to hire full-time EASCDI Labour Market Researcher for its Employment Assistance Services Capacity Development Initiative (EASCDI).

CEDEC is seeking a Labour Market Researcher to assess how well student training programs align with current and emerging labour market needs, with a focus on supporting English-speaking Quebecers (OLMCQ). The researcher will analyze labour market trends, identify employer workforce needs, and provide actionable insights to strengthen connections between educational institutions and employers across Quebec. This role will report to the Senior Director, Analytics and Strategic Integration (ASI).

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess the alignment between labour market demand and the career/skills development programs at participating institutions.
• Identify current and anticipated in-demand occupations and skill sets relevant to student pathways.
• Analyze labour market trends at the local, regional, and provincial levels, with attention to OLMCQ workforce needs.
• Identify employers who can benefit from upcoming student talent pipelines and develop profiles of their current and future workforce requirements.
• Advise institutional workforce developers on ways to better align training programs with employer needs.
• Liaise closely with the Senior Director ASI and share findings to support workforce development strategies.
• Prepare concise reports and presentations summarizing labour market insights and recommendations.

*All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field OR a combination of education and relevant experience in research, data analysis, employment services, or workforce development.
• Experience conducting labour market research, employer needs assessments, or workforce development analysis (education sector experience an asset).
• Experience working with Quebec labour market data sources (e.g., Statistics Canada, Emploi Québec, sector councils) considered an asset.
• Strong analytical and research skills, including the ability to interpret labour market, economic, and demographic data.
• Ability to translate complex data into practical, actionable recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building skills with employers, educational institutions, and community partners.
• Knowledge of the OLMCQ context is an asset.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (Excel, statistical software, labour market dashboards) is an asset.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary range
• Career advancement pathways and professional development
• A collaborative, inclusive culture supported by modern tools and technology
• A team invested in seeing you succeed and who offers the support and resources to help you excel.

Application Package:

Interested Applicants are required to send their application package to jobs-emplois@cedec.ca.

• A cover letter expressing your interest in this job and what you bring to the role
• A curriculum vitae

Please note, we value diverse experiences and perspectives, including a non-traditional employment path. If you have some of the required qualifications, pertinent transferable skills, and the desire to learn, we’d love to consider your application.

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ABOUT CEDEC

CEDEC is the federally designated and financed Official Language Minority Community in Quebec (OLMCQ) organization responsible for economic development, including business, labour market, and employment assistance development.

CEDEC’s mission is to strengthen the contribution of English speakers and the OLMCQ to growing and developing Quebec’s economy, while leveraging their participation to address economic disparities and disadvantages in the OLMCQ. It specifically seeks to generate tangible economic impacts for English speakers, their communities, the broader Francophone community, and businesses, social enterprises, and public sector organizations.

To learn more about how CEDEC is creating tangible economic benefits for individuals and communities please visit cedec.ca.

À PROPOS DE LA CEDEC

La CEDEC est un organisme représentant la communauté de langue officielle en situation minoritaire du Québec (CLOSMQ) financé par le gouvernement fédéral et désigné par celui-ci comme responsable du développement économique, y compris le développement des affaires, du marché du travail et de l’aide à l’emploi.

La mission de la CEDEC consiste à renforcer l’apport des anglophones et de la CLOSMQ à la croissance et au développement de l’économie québécoise, tout en tirant partie de leur participation pour traiter les inégalités et aborder les désavantages économiques au sein de la CLOSMQ. Elle vise spécifiquement à générer des retombées économiques tangibles pour les anglophones, leurs communautés, l’ensemble de la communauté francophone, ainsi que les entreprises, les entreprises à vocation sociale et les organisations du secteur public.

Pour vous renseigner davantage sur la façon dont la CEDEC crée des avantages économiques tangibles pour les individus et les communautés, veuillez visiter le cedec.ca.

CEDEC is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and supported, and has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

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Additional information:

Position Type: Labour Economist

Job Status: Full-time position

Job Location: Quebec based, flexible

Application Deadline: October 9, 2026

CEDEC is expanding its team and wishes to hire full-time EASCDI Labour Economists for its Employment Assistance Services Capacity Development Initiative (EASCDI). EASCDI Labour Economists will focus on supporting CEDEC’s work to strengthen the development of the English-speaking workforce in Quebec and the labour market participation of English speakers across the province. 

They will provide analytical summaries and original analyses of Quebec’s workforce and labor markets, with a specific focus on the Official Language Minority Community in Quebec (OLMCQ). This role will report to the Senior Director, Analytics and Strategic Integration (ASI).

Key Responsibilities:

• They will provide analytical summaries and original analyses of Quebec’s workforce and labor markets, with a specific focus on the Official Language Minority Community in Quebec (OLMCQ).
• The analysis of the overall Quebec workforce, with a specific focus on the OLMCQ, includes: (a) identifying the factors and trends that shape it; (b) demographic and occupational characteristics; (c) aspects of employees and independent workers; (d) breakdowns of the public, private, and civil society sectors; (e) comparative analysis of Quebec’s workforce with that of other provinces, territories, and jurisdictions outside Canada.
• In-depth analyses of Quebec’s English-speaking workforce, including (a) the factors and trends shaping it; (b) demographic and occupational characteristics; (c) employee and autonomous worker aspects; (d) public, private, and civil society breakdowns; and (e) forecasts and projections about the development of the English-speaking workforce in Quebec.
• Comparisons with the general Quebec and Francophone populations.
• Data collection broken down by province, region, and locality.
• Analyses of Quebec’s labour market, with a specific focus on the OLMCQ.
• Analysis of the trends and factors shaping the Quebec labour market and those shaping the participation of English-speakers in Quebec’s labour market.
• OLMCQ employment and unemployment rates; job vacancies; in-demand careers, jobs, and skills; skill gaps; and wage growth.
• Forecasts and projections about the participation of English speakers in Quebec’s labour market.
• Breakdowns of data at the provincial, regional, and local levels for all of the above.
• Design and implement original CEDEC surveys and primary data collection activities.
• Support the design, construction, manipulation, and updating of CEDEC’s database of sociodemographic and economic indicators.
• Draft research proposals, grants, and funding requests, as well as applications for data access.
• Develop and assist in delivering reports, presentations, and briefing materials to communicate complex research findings on workforce development and labor market participation to policy experts, community leaders, partners, and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain contacts with a select number of key stakeholders.
• Participate in CEDEC’s impact evaluation research activities.

*All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• An advanced degree in economics or a closely related discipline with 3-4 years of academic or professional experience as an economic analyst, demonstrating a strong level of professional competency.
• We will also consider an equivalent level of professional experience, including 3-4 years of combined graduate school and professional experience as an economic analyst, demonstrating expertise in analyzing workforce development dynamics.
• A proven ability to apply economic principles to new topics and data. 
• A comprehensive understanding of the Quebec and Canadian economies, particularly Quebec’s workforce and labor market.
• Excellent skills in critical and creative thinking.
• Superior writing skills and the ability to produce clear, concise, and practical technical and non-technical economic reports for both economists and non-economists.
• The ability to synthesize complex concepts, key findings, and information from various sources effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A successful track record as an effective team player.
• Willingness to become an expert on CEDEC’s Collaborative Economic Development Model.
• A high degree of computer proficiency (Office 365), and experience with statistical software (knowledge of R or STATA is considered an asset).

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary range
• Career advancement pathways and professional development
• A collaborative, inclusive culture supported by modern tools and technology
• A team invested in seeing you succeed and who offers the support and resources to help you excel.

Application Package:

Interested Applicants are required to send their application package to jobs-emplois@cedec.ca.

• A cover letter expressing your interest in this job and what you bring to the role
• A curriculum vitae

Please note, we value diverse experiences and perspectives, including a non-traditional employment path. If you have some of the required qualifications, pertinent transferable skills, and the desire to learn, we’d love to consider your application.

_____________________________________

ABOUT CEDEC

CEDEC is the federally designated and financed Official Language Minority Community in Quebec (OLMCQ) organization responsible for economic development, including business, labour market, and employment assistance development.

CEDEC’s mission is to strengthen the contribution of English speakers and the OLMCQ to growing and developing Quebec’s economy, while leveraging their participation to address economic disparities and disadvantages in the OLMCQ. It specifically seeks to generate tangible economic impacts for English speakers, their communities, the broader Francophone community, and businesses, social enterprises, and public sector organizations.

To learn more about how CEDEC is creating tangible economic benefits for individuals and communities please visit cedec.ca

À PROPOS DE LA CEDEC

La CEDEC est un organisme représentant la communauté de langue officielle en situation minoritaire du Québec (CLOSMQ) financé par le gouvernement fédéral et désigné par celui-ci comme responsable du développement économique, y compris le développement des affaires, du marché du travail et de l’aide à l’emploi.

La mission de la CEDEC consiste à renforcer l’apport des anglophones et de la CLOSMQ à la croissance et au développement de l’économie québécoise, tout en tirant partie de leur participation pour traiter les inégalités et aborder les désavantages économiques au sein de la CLOSMQ. Elle vise spécifiquement à générer des retombées économiques tangibles pour les anglophones, leurs communautés, l’ensemble de la communauté francophone, ainsi que les entreprises, les entreprises à vocation sociale et les organisations du secteur public.

Pour vous renseigner davantage sur la façon dont la CEDEC crée des avantages économiques tangibles pour les individus et les communautés, veuillez visiter le cedec.ca.

CEDEC is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and supported, and has the opportunity to reach their full potential.