Senior Economist/Économiste Principal
Job in
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Listing for:
CSA Group
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-06-07
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Economics, Research Analyst, Data Scientist
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Government
Data Scientist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Senior Economist/ Économiste Principal
Employment Status:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
BUILDING A WORLD CLASS TEAM STARTS WITH YOU
At the heart of CSA Group is a vision: making the world a better, safer, more sustainable place. It's been part of our mission for nearly one hundred years: from the first engineering standard for railway bridges developed in 1919, to more than 3,500 standards, codes & related products today.
Headquartered in Canada, with a global footprint of more than 30 labs and offices across Europe, Asia and North America, CSA Group tests, inspects and certifies a wide range of products - from every day househould items to leading edge technology-to meet exacting requirements for safety, performance and environmental impact.
Our employees take pride in making a difference in people's lives through the work that we do. We're looking for people like you to help make it happen.
Job Summary:
This role is pivotal in shaping the Public Policy Centre’s research agenda through high-quality economic analysis, quantitative modeling, and policy evaluation. This role will lead and contribute to high-impact research projects, translate complex economic insights into actionable policy recommendations, and engage with policymakers, media, and other stakeholders. They will collaborate across teams and contribute to publications and knowledge sharing, fostering a dynamic and collaborative research environment.
Principal Duties and
Responsibilities include:
Understanding the Business
Demonstrates broad knowledge offerings of CSA StandardsUnderstands the CSA Group value proposition of business opportunities identified in the Public Policy strategic plan for Canada. Drives and closes those opportunities in support of CSA Standards.Working Well with Others
Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary researchers and external partners.Contributes to multi-stakeholder consultations, roundtables, workshops, and conferences.Develops and maintains strong working relationships with external stakeholders engaged in policy domains across government, industry and academiaWorks closely with other Standards team members and corporate functions.Delivering Results
Research and Analysis
Conducts empirical economic research on topics such as health and social policy, labour markets, productivity, taxation, social policy, innovation, housing, climate economics, or fiscal policyDesigns and execute quantitative analyses using microdata, administrative data, or macroeconomic datasets.Develops economic models or simulations to assess policy impacts.Monitors economic trends and emerging policy issues relevant to the Policy Centre’s mandate.Publications & Communication
Produces high-quality research outputs, including reports, briefing notes, policy papers, blog posts, and op-eds.Presents research findings to policymakers, partner organizations, stakeholders, and public audiences.Translates technical economic concepts into accessible insights for non-expert audiences.Thought Leadership
Provides expert commentary to media upon request.Represents the organization in academic, policy, and public forums.Helps shape the strategic direction of the research program.Other duties as required.Education and Experience:
Master’s degree or PhD in Economics, Public Policy, Applied Economics, or a related field.5-7 years of work-related experienceStrong grounding in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, or public finance.Demonstrated ability to conduct rigorous quantitative analysis using statistical software (e.g., Stata, R, Python).Excellent writing skills, with experience producing policy-relevant research.Ability to communicate complex economic concepts clearly to diverse audiences.Fluency in French is a requirement for candidates hired for our Quebec office.Fluency in English is a requirement to meet the needs of our clients outside of Quebec.Preferred:
Prior experience in a think tank, academic research centre, government department, or international organization.Familiarity with Canadian policy issues (or relevant regional context).Experience accessing and working with large datasets.Comfort engaging with media or public audiences.This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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