Developmental Economist

**Position Overview**

Reporting to the Associate Director of Strategic Opportunities, the Developmental Economist is responsible for planning and undertaking research that helps develop new Indigenous-led solutions to various challenges faced by First Nations Communities. The Developmental Economist will lead on the collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting of pertinent financial, economic, statistical data, and policy issues affecting Indigenous issues across the Country.

Working as part of a team of policy analysists and strategists, the Developmental Economist is responsible for developing financial and economic models by analyzing relevant data, financial conditions, incentives and researching market trends.

**Accountabilities**
- Study regulatory processes and provide material in support of discussions with government and other stakeholders;
- Develop statistical and econometric models for economic forecasting;
- Communicate data in the form of presentations, technical reports, and non-technical reports;
- Formulate recommendations, policies, or plans to aid in interpretation for solutions to economic and policy problems, such as recommending changes in methods or policies;
- Evaluate opportunities to produce new services and analyze trends;
- Assemble socio-economic data for projects;
- Interpret trends, and compile reports detailing their impact on the organization, clients, or stakeholders;
- Ensures data is presented in a clear and actionable way; supporting management with information that assists their decision making;
- Plan, design, and conduct research to aid in interpretation of economic relationships and for solutions to problems;
- Devise methods and procedures for collecting and processing data, utilizing knowledge of available sources of data and various econometric and sampling techniques;
- Engage with rights holders and interested parties to gather information on new projects and initiatives;
- Assist with development of new projects and initiatives;
- Convey complex statistical data in user-friendly terminology;
- Conduct research and develop models to analyze and explain economic behaviour and patterns, and devise methods for collection and analysis of data;
- Analyze factors which determine economic growth and advise on policies to increase economic activities;
- Collect and analyze financial, political, and socioeconomic data;
- Conduct surveys, interviews and utilize various sampling techniques;
- Study the economic impact of laws and regulations;
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of micro economic and statistical data in area of specialization;
- May supervise and assign work to staff.

The Financial Economist performs other special projects and duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**
- University Degree in Economics, Finance, or relevant field; graduate degree preferred;
- Five (5) years of progressive experience as a Financial Economist or a related position;
- Five (5) years’ experience working within an Indigenous community or organization;
- Advanced computer skills including proficiency with MS Office and databases;
- Knowledge of advanced techniques and concepts including- analyzing collected data by using software, statistics, and mathematical models.
- Ability to develop variables and analytic approach in collaboration with project staff;
- Experience in interpreting and reporting results of analysis;
- Experience writing technical and policy reports;
- Must be fluent in English (spoken and written); Fluency in French or an Indigenous Language a significant asset;
- Indigenous ancestry is considered a significant asset;
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to describe findings to a technical and non-technical audience;
- Experience collaborating and communicating with senior leaders in an organization;
- Experience working in teams with diverse skills and experiences;
- Must have an understanding, awareness and appreciation of Indigenous culture and
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

**Work Conditions**
- This position ca be based in West Vancouver, BC, Winnipeg, MB, Ottawa, ON or Montreal QC. Remote working may be considered;
- Requires occasional national travel.