business analyst - economics

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Master's degree
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Tasks

• Conduct research
• Develop models to analyze, explain and forecast economic behaviour and patterns
• Analyze factors which determine economic growth
• Apply statistical techniques to the testing and quantifying of economic theories and the solution of economic problems
• Analyze factors which determine labour market outcomes
• Study the nature of money, credit and credit instruments and the operation of banks and other financial institutions
• Develop monetary policies and forecasts of financial activity
• Examine problems related to the economic activity of individual companies
• Assess business opportunities and develop strategies
• Examine financing methods, production costs and techniques and marketing policies to recommend improvements
• Examine statistical data on the exchange of goods and services among nations
• Conduct research on market conditions in local, regional or national areas
• Forecast production and consumption of specific products and services

Computer and technology knowledge

• Information technology

Area of work experience

• Current analysis
• Forecasting or projection
• Market analysis
• Policy analysis
• Policy development
• Research
• Strategic planning
• Systems analysis or operations

Economic specialization

• Economic development
• Industrial relations
• Labour
• Monetary economics
• Regional economics
• Survey research techniques

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Parking available