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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 everyday household 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 modelling, and policy evaluation. It 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. The incumbent will collaborate across teams and contribute to publications and knowledge sharing, fostering a dynamic and collaborative research environment.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

- Understanding the Business
Demonstrates broad knowledge of CSA Standards offerings and 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 robust working relationships with external stakeholders engaged in policy domains across government, industry and academia; works closely with other Standards team members and corporate functions.
- 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 policy; designs and executes 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 organisations, 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 organisation in academic, policy and public forums; helps shape the strategic direction of the research programme; performs 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 experience.
- Robust grounding in micro‑economics, macro‑economics, 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 required for candidates hired for our Quebec office.
- Fluency in English is required to meet the needs of our clients outside Quebec.

Preferred Qualifications

- Prior experience in a think tank, academic research centre, government department, or international organisation.
- Familiarity with Canadian policy issues (or relevant regional context).
- Experience accessing and working with large datasets.
- Comfort engaging with media or public audiences.

CSASTANDARDS #

The typical hiring range for this position is $98,490–$129,270 CAD gross annually. The actual base pay offered will depend on factors such as education, licenses, certifications and experience. Permanent employees in this position may be eligible for the annual bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements.

Ce Que Nous Offrons

Un environnement de travail dynamique : Participez à des projets qui ont un impact mondial.
Possibilités de croissance : Travaillez avec une équipe diversifiée et des parties prenantes issues de différents secteurs d'activité.
Les candidats maîtrisant le français feront l'objet d'une attention particulière.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Le Groupe CSA s’engage à respecter la diversité, l’équité et l’inclusion et interdit toute forme de discrimination ou de harcèlement fondée sur les motifs stipulés par la législation applicable. Nous nous engageons à fournir des aménagements pendant le processus d’entretien aux candidats qui en font la demande.

Contact

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📌 Senior Economist/ Économiste Principal (Ottawa)
🏢 Canadian Standards Association
📍 Ottawa