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About the role

  • Agricultural Economist analyzing data for the Canadian egg industry at Egg Farmers of Canada. Conducting comprehensive analysis and collaborating with various stakeholders in a hybrid setting.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct accurate, comprehensive and timely analysis of data pertaining to the Canadian egg industry
  • Assist with the multi-year COP study, including development of questionnaires, determination of sample size, evaluation of methods, interim updating techniques, and the implementation of cost formulas resulting from the surveys and updates
  • Assist with the monitoring of the COP between studies and research to propose solutions to resolve any issues that arise in the COP update
  • Conduct research and analysis of the COP, including input costs
  • Assess the domestic and international egg industry data sources and methodologies for the COP, Board materials, trade analysis and internal and external requests
  • Compile, validate, analyze, and incorporate data for Board documents including drafting and presenting Board documents
  • Monitor, analyze and prepare reports that accurately assess agricultural production, pricing, indices, market, and macroeconomic variables as they affect the egg industry
  • Respond to data, information, and analysis requests from internal and external stakeholders
  • Provide critical qualitative and quantitative analyses of externally published papers
  • Evaluate data requirements, assess and review third party consultant work for various unit projects (e.g. COP Study, trade models, economic impact studies, etc.)
  • Apply cross-disciplinary knowledge on a variety of topics (egg production, farm economics, finance) to assess issues specific to the egg industry
  • Research and perform qualitative analyses of legislations and regulations pertaining to the egg industry and for communications with government agencies
  • Identify and support the implementation of tools, models, or techniques that improve APC data quality and processes
  • Assist in providing forecasts of the buyback price for input into EFC’s budget as well as performing and distributing forecast monitoring reports
  • Work collaboratively with the APC team to reach APC unit deliverables
  • Delegate specific tasks to appropriate team members based on capacity and skill set
  • Provide support and advice to Analysts and Coordinators
  • Assume full responsibility of the unit’s regular tasks and ad-hoc requests when the Senior Manager is away

Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree in a relevant field (Agricultural Economics; Economics)
  • A master’s degree in a relevant field would be an asset
  • 5 – 6 years of relevant work experience (2 – 3 years if the candidate has a master’s degree in a relevant field)
  • Advanced analytical and computer skills, including in-depth knowledge of MS Excel and data analysis tools and techniques
  • Demonstrated understanding of various agri-food sectors, food supply chain, and farm economics (livestock and crop production systems) is considered an asset
  • Strong ability to multi-task and coordinate various tasks
  • Excellent attention to details with a focus on data quality
  • Strong statistical, mathematical, analytical and research skills
  • Ability to perform mathematical analysis including regression, correlation, time series analysis, indices, and averages
  • Demonstrated ability to perform forecasting, including multivariate forecasting, and to present the results objectively & concisely
  • Demonstrated ability to present economic concepts or complex analysis to a non-technical audience (both verbally and in writing).

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$71,435 - CA$89,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridOttawaCanada

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