BioTalent Canada is the HR partner for Canada’s bio-economy, working at the intersection of people, science, and workforce development. Through a dynamic national network of employers, academic institutions, associations, and service providers, we strengthen skills, connect job-ready talent to industry, and help employers build thriving workforces that fuel Canada’s bio-economy.

We’re proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work® since 2019 and a 5-Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Employer by Canadian HR Reporter since 2023. These recognitions reflect the culture we have built together and the standards we strive to model for the sector we serve. In our most recent employee engagement survey, 100% of our team agreed with the statement, “I feel welcome and included in BioTalent Canada’s culture.”

Our work is grounded in our values of diversity and inclusion, collaboration, science, transparency, and leadership that fuel our curiosity for data-driven results to achieve impactful outcomes.

We conduct labour market research, deliver employer supports, and develop talent connection tools that help organizations hire with confidence and enable bio-economy professionals to build strong careers. We are a high-performing, values-driven group who care deeply about our work and just as much about how we work together. Alongside our commitment to impact, you will find a genuine joie-de-vivre, a positive sense of humour, innovative approaches, diverse perspectives, community-mindedness, and a shared pride of delivering meaningful work.

Reporting to the Director, National Talent Strategy, the Economist is responsible for advancing the collection, interpretation, delivery and application of BioTalent Canada’s labour market information (LMI) and insights. As BioTalent Canada’s internal subject matter expert in labour market economics, the Economist will conduct applied economic and labour market analysis, guide research methodologies, manage relationships with external economic and research firms and review and translate findings into clear and practical insights. The Economist will work across internal teams, sector councils, industry partners, and other key parties to inform research, external communications and organizational decision making.

This is a 1-year contract,



with the possibility of permanency if extended. Coordinate and contribute to the delivery of LMI relevant to Canada’s bio-economy, including the research planning, methodology development, data collection, analysis, reporting, and knowledge sharing

Work with external consultants to guide research design, determine industry needs, meet deliverables, and ensure final outputs are aligned with BioTalent Canada’s standards

Review research methodologies, analytical assumptions, data sources, findings and consultant deliverables to identify gaps or areas requiring further clarification

Partner with Marketing and Communications to ensure labour-market findings, thought leadership content, promotional materials and public messaging are accurate, appropriately contextualized and supported by evidence

Support proposal writing, consulting, and business development projects where economic research, LMI, data analysis, or sector insight is required

Provide subject matter expertise to technology, data and product-development initiatives, including helping define user needs, data requirements and appropriate LMI applications

Prepare and deliver presentations on LMI, economic trends, research findings, and related topics on behalf of BioTalent Canada

Manage multiple research-related priorities, timelines, consultant inputs, external audiences needs, and internal requests to integrate qualitative and quantitative findings while keeping work moving forward

Contribute to long‑term growth of BioTalent Canada’s internal labour market information capacity and support the continued evolution of the research function

Assist with other project deliverables and teams as required in a dynamic work environment

Demonstrated alignment with our corporate values of diversity and inclusion, collaboration, science, transparency, and leadership, to fuel curiosity for data-driven results to achieve impactful outcomes A collaborative,



curious, and relationship-building approach, with a genuine interest in applying economics to workforce, labour market, and sector-based issues

Ability to contribute to both quantitative and qualitative research activities, including surveys, interviews, roundtables, analysis, and report development.

Strong project coordination skills, including the ability to organize inputs, manage competing priorities, monitor progress and deliver quality work within established timelines

Experience contributing to proposal writing for government projects

Demonstrated interest and aptitude in artificial intelligence (AI), with a commitment to continuously expanding knowledge and applying emerging AI tools and practices to enhance organizational efficiency, decision‑making, and innovation

5 or more years of relevant experience in economics, labour market research, applied research, workforce development, or a related field A master’s degree or PhD in economics with a preference for microeconomics, labour economics, workforce economics, or another related applied economics discipline

Experience or interest in Labour Market Intelligence, workforce research or sector-based economic research

Knowledge of/experience in the biotechnology industry in Canada

Experience with data visualization, dashboards, Power BI, advanced Excel, or related analytical tools

Proficiency in both of Canada’s official languages

BioTalent Canada offers a hybrid, team-oriented work environment, with regular in-person connection from our Ottawa office. This role requires a minimum of two days per week onsite. 15 vacation days (to start), 12 paid personal days, your birthday off, and 2 paid volunteer days.

Health Care Spending Account, prescription drug coverage, wellness benefits, and employer matched contributions to a Group Retirement Savings Plan.

Parental leave top-up program, RESP contribution, and Canadian citizenship fee reimbursement.

Professional development opportunities and flexible working hours.

BioTalent Canada is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know or contact our People & Culture team at

📌 Economics Researcher (Canada)
🏢 BioTalent Canada
📍 Canada