Manager, Policy and Economic Research - Toronto, Canada - The Toronto Region Board of Trade

The Toronto Region Board of Trade
The Toronto Region Board of Trade
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Toronto, Canada

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Date:
February 9, 2024


Position Description:


Role Description:


  • Work closely with the Director, Policy and Economic Research on projects of strategic importance to the Board, with the aim of supporting key economic enablers for the Toronto Region
  • Lead key policy files, including the development of reports, engagement with stakeholders, and delivering other outputs that generate impact
  • Analyze data encompassing traditional economic indicators, regional economic data and other privatesector data sets to develop insights and help inform public policy
  • Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses across a variety of policy areas
  • Engage with stakeholders to better understand challenges and develop innovative and actionable solutions
  • Synthesize research into impactful, actionorientated presentations and reports to share internally and externally

Your experience includes:


  • An undergraduate degree or diploma in Economics or a related field of study, including Public Policy or other Social Sciences; A graduate degree is an asset
  • At least 35 years of experience related to economic research, public policy, regional economic development, and/or data analytics
  • Interest in and knowledge of applied public policy research, particularly at the municipal and provincial level
  • Experience working in a highly productive research environment or consulting is an asset
  • Ability to understand policy issues, assess them and develop feasible solutions
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in print and in presentations
  • Ability to operate in a fastpaced, resultsoriented organization
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

You're often described as:


  • Highly organized and deadlinedriven
  • Detailoriented and focused on outcomes
  • A selfstarter with the ability to work independently
  • Collaborative with colleagues from all levels and departments
  • Agile and open to changing directions, adopting new practices or learning something new
  • Selfmotivated and a motivator
  • A strong communicator and sociallysavvy
  • Empathetic and aware of interpersonal dynamics
  • A strong multitasker with the ability to navigate competing deadlines
  • An analytical, creative problem solver

About the Toronto Region Board of Trade
At Toronto Region Board of Trade, you work closely with a collaborative, results-driven team of city builders. You will be center stage on the issues that matter to the region.

Working at Toronto Region Board of Trade gives you an opportunity to work with thought leaders, while collaborating with our dynamic, diverse membership.

Our culture is grounded in core values that include:

  • Accountability
  • We are accountable to our Members, stakeholders and each other.


  • Collaboration

  • We are our strongest when we work together.


  • Connections

  • We engage and build communities.
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