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CEDEC is expanding and diversifying its team of economic researchers and wishes to hire a full-time economic analyst.

The position is intended for applicants with a master’s degree in economics (or equivalent experience) and a minimum of 1-2 years of research experience. The role provides a unique opportunity to apply and grow a foundation of economic theory and principles skills across a range of economic development areas, including quantitative and qualitative economic research methods, measurement, data analytics, and data visualization.

Responsibilities:

• Research.
  • Access data from reliable regional, national, and international sources, such as Statistics Canada, Institut de la Statistique de Quebec, OECD, Emploi Quebec…etc.
  • Assist with maintaining and growing CEDEC’s database of economic, labour market and socio-economic information.
  • Contribute to the design of CEDEC’s own surveys and primary data collection activities.
  • Review and synthesize relevant research reports, academic papers and government documents (policy briefs, papers, etc.). 
  • Contribute to CEDEC’s impact evaluation research activities (design of impact evaluation studies, lead & coordinate primary data collection activities, data cleaning and manipulation, working data preparation, conducting analysis as required by leadership).

• Analyse.
  • Manipulate and analyse both macro and micro datasets.
  • Assess the key trends and developments in the data.
  • Identify the story, what it means and what we can do about it.

• Engage.
  • Talk to data and subject matter experts, academic researchers, industry leaders and government officials to verify findings, understand trends and resolve questions.

• Communicate.
  • Draft reports on local and regional economic trends and topics.
  • Draft slides for CEDEC presentations.
  • Draft research proposals, grants and funding requests, as well as applications for data access.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualifications:

• A master’s degree in economics, or a related discipline, with an ability to apply economic principles to new topics and data. Equivalent experience will also be considered.
• One to 2 years of professional experience in a related role as an Economic researcher, (data) analyst, economist.
• A high level of numeracy, research, and analytical capabilities. Knowledge of Applications of Statistics, Economic modelling, multivariate analysis, regression analysis, forecasting techniques, impact evaluation.
• A high degree of computer proficiency (Office 365), and experience with the use of statistic research applications (e.g. R, SPSS, STATA).
• The ability to write clear, concise, and useful economic reports for both economists and non-economists.
• The ability and demonstrated proficiency in synthesizing complex concepts, key findings, and information from a variety of sources.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to focus on detail and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Be a good team player.
• Possess knowledge of economic development trends and economic policies from a provincial, national, and global perspective.
• Have a commitment to become an expert on CEDEC’s collaborative economic development model.

Application Package:

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

• A cover letter telling us why you are interested in this job
• A curriculum vitae
• A professional or academic writing sample. This may be published or unpublished

Additional information:

Position Type: Economist Analyst

Job Status: This is a full-time term position ending March 31, 2027

Job Location: Negotiable

Application Deadline: September 19, 2025.

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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.

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.

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.

Are you a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative, economic development professional with the motivation, skills, and enthusiasm required to unlock the full economic potential of communities? Are you ready and willing to work with public-private-civil society partners to create new jobs, place available talent in existing jobs, create and expand businesses and social enterprises, increase trade, and attract new investments?

If you want to contribute to improving the economic well-being of individuals and communities, CEDEC is looking for you!

The Community Economic Development and Employability Corporation (CEDEC) is an economic and labour force development organization working to improve the economic well-being of English-speaking individuals and communities across Quebec. CEDEC believes in the power of collaboration to generate the innovation and mutual support necessary to take full advantage of the economic development potential of community assets and advantages.

CEDEC wishes to hire Economic Development Managers and is pleased to offer a competitive salary and flexible work locations to successful candidates.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with economic development authorities, agencies, public, private and civil society stakeholders to gather and explore on-the-ground intelligence that identifies economic development opportunities that will generate tangible economic benefits.
• Lead the work to frame, assess, and pursue collaborative economic development opportunities that will generate tangible economic benefits.
• Work with public, private, and civil society stakeholders to plan, build and fund the long-term capacity required to take advantage of specific economic development opportunities.
• Provide professional advice and leadership to stakeholders and communities.
• Evaluate and report economic development outcomes and impacts.
• Work with CEDEC’s team to leverage investments that support all of the above.
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As the ideal candidate, you possess:

• A bachelor’s degree in economics, economic development, labour market development, business, or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of two years of relevant experience in economic development or a related field.
• A willingness to continually improve and master your knowledge of economic development theory and its practical application.
• A natural disposition to listen effectively, be collaborative, and mould a variety of points of view into a common course of action.
• Successfully manage differences of opinion and conflict when they arise.
• Highly developed and demonstrable communication and organizational skills
• The ability to manage priorities and deadlines.
• The ability to communicate effectively in both French and English.
• A track record that demonstrates creativity and innovation.
• Experience in budgeting, team building, project management, change management.
• Good information technology, data collection and analytical skills
• Integrity and a professional attitude.

Additional information:

Job Status: Full Time
Job Locations: Province of Quebec, negotiable
Salary: $55,000 to $75,000 per annum commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Deadline: Please apply as soon as possible as we plan to begin interviews in mid January.

How to Apply:

Please send your résumé along with a cover letter expressing your interest in the position to jobs-emplois@cedec.ca. Specify “Economic Development Manager” in the subject line of your email.

You must confirm in your cover letter or résumé that you are legally able to work in Canada. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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