Policy Analyst - Toronto, Canada - C.D. Howe Institute

C.D. Howe Institute

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Toronto, Canada

4 days ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Responsibilities:

Support and potentially lead key Institute projects, as may be identified from time to time by senior team members and relevant Institute advisory Councils, through research, data analysis, drafting, and authoring or coauthoring of reports, in collaboration with other Institute research staff, within the timelines identified for the projects.
As do all members of the Institute's research team, contribute ideas for research and events that advance the Institute's mission, comment on papers and paper prospectuses that circulate internally from time to time.
Perform other tasks as may be required to achieve the team's annual operating plan.
A graduate degree in economics or other quantitative field of study, with a focus on industrial organization, energy, urban studies and/or public finance.
A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience with solid grounding and demonstrated research capabilities related to energy, housing, infrastructure, and/or competition policy issues.
An active interest in Canadian policy issues, with general knowledge of Canadian history, politics, public finance, and government institutions.
Excellent English oral and written communication skills, with an ability to explain complex concepts to specialist and nonspecialist audiences (French would be an asset).
Proficiency with statistical data analysis, including finding appropriate data sources, cleaning or constructing data sets, and econometric analysis using statistical software (e.g. R, Stata, Excel, Python).

What we can offer you:

Opportunities to do challenging work and progressively take on greater responsibilities for career growth
Competitive compensation package
Defined Benefit Pension Plan with employer match
Group benefit plan including health and dental benefits, as well as life insurance.
Paid time off
Hybrid work environment with prime downtown Toronto location close to transit
Professional development opportunities
Annual wellness account that promotes an active lifestyle

How to Apply
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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