Senior Economist

Duties
We are seeking a skilled professional with expertise in economics and quantitative modelling to join our team. In this role, you will use your analytical abilities to formulate baseline insights from data, applying advanced economic methodologies to analyze trade, investment, and market diversification opportunities across specific sectors and the broader B.C. business landscape. You will play a key role in guiding construction of Power BI dashboards, conducting secondary research, and translating complex economic findings into visually compelling infographics, reports, and written materials that inform decision-making processes.Collaboration will be central to your work, as you engage with key stakeholders—including provincial colleagues, academic researchers, and policy experts—to validate and refine insights derived from data analysis. Additionally, you will provide targeted economic information and analysis to support regional teams and program staff, ensuring their initiatives are grounded in robust economic intelligence.This position is ideal for a candidate who thrives at the intersection of economic analysis and practical application.

Work environment
PacifiCan is an innovative workplace that makes a difference in British Columbia. We are committed to continually raising the bar while creating new and innovative approaches to our work. Our organization has established an environment where people feel valued, challenged and supported. PacifiCan consistently ranks as a top federal department to work in and we are driven to be the best at what we do. Our organization hires top talent and provides an employment experience that brings out the best in people. We are motivated by achieving great results for British Columbians and Canadians.Why should you consider a career with PacifiCan? If you join our team, you will:✔️Work with engaged people who support each other and love the work they do;
✔️Contribute to meaningful work that strengthens the economy and makes a real difference in the lives of British Columbians and Canadians;
✔️Enjoy a culture of continuous learning and support for your professional development;
✔️Gain exposure to diverse economic sectors and issues of importance to the future economy;
✔️Work with modern tools and technology; and,
✔️Work with an innovative leadership team who is passionate about hiring and developing talent, and achieving results.PacifiCan follows the Federal Government’s Direction on prescribed presence in the workplace; with a minimum hybrid model (ex. Currently a minimum 3 days per week or 60% for part-time); and are currently reviewing the recent communication around increased onsite presence to a minimum of 4 days per week.

Intent of the process
The process is being run for one indeterminate position with the Strategic Policy & Cabinet Affairs division. In addition, this recruitment process may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to staff similar positions of various tenures (including but not limited to term and indeterminate appointments, internal assignments, secondments, deployments, and acting appointments). The pool may also be used to staff positions with various security requirements, language requirements, conditions of employment, and in any PacifiCan office location in British Columbia.

Positions to be filled
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Next Steps!Step 1: Let us know you’re interested! 👍 Click “Apply online”.Step 2: Submit a detailed resume and answer a few screening questions in the online application.
____________________________________________________________________________Please keep the following in mind:▶ Depending on the position being staffed:
↪ Additional qualifications, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be required
↪ Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience may be deemed essential
↪ Asset qualifications may be invoked as essential qualifications
↪ Written communication may be assessed via your application▶All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the applicants.▶ Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

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Secret security clearance

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• Willingness and ability to work overtime as required.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.

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When you apply you will be asked a series of screening questions based on the education and experience criteria below. When answering the screening questions, please provide:► Concrete and detailed examples to demonstrate how you meet the qualifications.
► Where, when and how the experience was acquired.
► Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history._____________________________________________________________________________EDUCATION:Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.Do you have a degree outside of Canada? Foreign Credential - Your education counts! If you were educated outside of Canada, have your certificates / diplomas validated. An Educational Credential Assessment is required and will benefit you. We recognize that this process can take time. It is your responsibility to obtain and provide proof. Follow the instructions here: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/degree-equivalency.html

_____________________________________________________________________________Experience:• Experience in analyzing economic issues*.• Experience establishing relationships and collaborating with external parties on policy or economic initiatives.• Significant experience** providing oral and written (e.g., reports, briefing notes) strategic advice and recommendations to senior management*** on complex**** economic issues*. • Significant experience** in the development of strategies, policies, or programs to address complex**** economic issues*.• Experience leading quantitative and qualitative research on economic issues* using economic or statistical techniques and programs.• Experience designing, operating and maintaining quantitative spreadsheets or databases capturing economic data.
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*Economic issues are defined as regional economic development, sectoral policy, competitiveness, productivity, trade or investment.
**Significant experience is defined as having the depth and breadth of experience that would normally be acquired with the performance of full-time duties over two complete policy cycles (normally two years or more).
***Senior management is defined as Director General-level or equivalent and above.
****Complex is defined as being sensitive and high profile or involving several stakeholders, multiple possible approaches, and synthesizing information from multiple disciplines.

Knowledge:• Knowledge of British Columbia’s economy including its challenges and opportunities and the drivers of its regional economies._____________________________________________________________________________

Competencies:• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented
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Abilities:• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential

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Education:• A graduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.

_____________________________________________________________________________Experience:• Experience establishing relationships and collaborating with rural, remote, or Indigenous organizations in British Columbia.
• Experience working for a Federal Regional Development Agency.
• Experience working in the public sector (i.e. federal, provincial, or municipal governments).
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (Organizational Needs):Pacific Economic Development Canada is committed to having an inclusive and diverse workforce representative of the population we serve. Consideration may be given to candidates who self-identify belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples or persons with a disability.

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Selection may be limited to members of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.

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Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

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