067- EN-EDC Graduate Research Analyst - Economic & Political Intelligence Centre

Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada•Ottawa, ON

1h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Economic and Political Intelligence Centre (EPIC) at Export Development Canada (EDC) is seeking a highly motivated Master’s or PhD student to join our team for a research project focused on Canada’s integrative trade and productivity – including analysis of Canada’s goods exports, services exports, Canadian direct investment abroad (CDIA), trade enabling infrastructure and foreign direct investment (FDI) as it related to economic growth and productivity. EPIC is EDC’s in-house research function, bringing together economists, researchers, and quantitative analysts to produce timely analysis on issues shaping Canada’s trade performance and global competitiveness. Our work informs both internal decision-making and external thought leadership. This role is best suited for a candidate who can operate as an independent applied researcher: someone who can take a research question from concept to final output with limited oversight, drawing on guidance from senior economists while managing the project end-to-end.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in, or recently completed, a Master’s or PhD in Economics, International Economics, Public Policy, Finance, or a closely related field
Demonstrated understanding of international trade and investment concepts, particularly in areas related to: goods exports, services exports, foreign direct investment (FDI), Canadian direct investment abroad (CDIA), Trade-enabling infrastructure, trade competitiveness, productivity, or global value chains
Prior academic, thesis, or applied research experience on integrative trade or closely related topics is required
Strong ability to work independently with minimal support, while incorporating guidance at key stages
Proven experience managing a research project from start to finish, including: research design, data collection and cleaning, empirical analysis, econometric modelling, interpretation of results, drafting of final written outputs
Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including experience with econometric methods
Strong command of at least one statistical or analytical programming tool such as Stata, R, Python, or equivalent
Advanced ability to work with data in Excel, including organizing, cleaning, structuring, and presenting data clearly
Strong writing skills, with the ability to communicate technical findings in a clear, concise, and accessible manner
Currently enrolled or recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program (eligible for up to one year after completion of studies).
Available for 8 months or more - While roles will be available for 4-month terms, preference will be given to candidates with availability that extends.
Ability to work independently and within a team
Enthusiasm to tackle any task, whether menial or complex
Able to work legally in Canada at the time of application (Canadian Citizen, Permanent Residents or Work Permit).
Meet the requisite government security screening requirements.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience working with Canadian or international datasets related to trade, services, FDI, CDIA, productivity, or macroeconomic performance
Ability to move beyond technical execution and clearly answer the “so what?” of the analysis
Demonstrated interest in questions related to Canada’s trade diversification, growth, and productive capacity
Experience producing publication-quality research outputs, briefs, or thesis-level written work
Strong data visualization skills and ability to translate empirical findings into compelling charts, exhibits, and presentations
Bilingualism in English and French is an asset
Previous work term experience related to their field of study
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Motivated self-starter, good organizational and analytical skills
Knowledge of both official languages is an asset and may be required for certain positions

Responsibilities

Lead an independent research project from start to finish, with guidance from senior economists and research leaders
Help refine the research question, analytical framework, and empirical strategy
Conduct targeted literature reviews on integrative trade, trade-investment linkages, services trade, goods exports, CDIA, FDI, and related macroeconomic topics
Identify, source, clean, merge, and validate data from Canadian and international statistical sources such as Statistics Canada, OECD, UNCTAD, WTO, IMF, World Bank, and other relevant databases
Build and manage a clean analytical dataset suitable for descriptive and econometric analysis
Design and execute econometric models appropriate to the research question
Interpret results in a way that is economically meaningful, relevant, and clearly communicated
Prepare charts, tables, written analysis, and presentations to support internal discussions and final deliverables
Produce a well-structured final report that clearly sets out the motivation, methodology, findings, and implications of the work