Ecological Field Coordinator leading biodiversity and restoration monitoring across Alberta for the University of Alberta. Coordinating field crews, logistics, data quality, equipment, and safety.
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Agricultural Economist
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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).
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