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Sector Researcher
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About the role
- Sector Researcher analyzing Canadian industries, exporters, and global supply chains for EDC, a financial Crown corporation. Developing sector strategies and actionable trade opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research into firms, industry value chains, and ecosystems and share insights to identify potential areas of focus
- Perform critical analysis and prepare recommendations on market penetration, competitive analysis, and market practices relative to domestic and global trends
- Connect research findings to market opportunities and support business decision-making
- Monitor Canadian innovation ecosystems and technologies and gather market intelligence in specified sectors
- Apply analytical techniques to qualitative and quantitative market surveys and historical and projected business results
- Prepare detailed reports and presentations
- Strengthen the voice of Canadian companies and connect their solutions to EDC’s international business networks
- Transform data and market intelligence into actionable insights supporting prioritization and decision-making
- Lead projects and collaborate with multidisciplinary subject matter experts to create sector strategies
- Develop and share intelligence on Canada’s trade ecosystem
- Turn market research and insights into innovative ideas and actionable business opportunities
- Report to the Director of International Business Advisory Services
Requirements
- Completed degree in Economics, Political Science, Business Administration, International Business, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in market research, analysis, business strategy development, or related experience
- Work-related experience in insights and strategy development
- Experience in international trade, export development, market intelligence, or related fields
- Understanding of how companies internationalize and assess export opportunities
- Strategic research and consulting-style analytical capabilities
- Ability to structure ambiguous problems, synthesize complex information, and develop decision-useful insights
- Strong primary and secondary research execution skills
- Experience with company profiling, data organization, synthesis, and executive-ready outputs
- Experience using commercial research and intelligence platforms for trade analysis, market and industry intelligence, and sector analysis
- In-depth knowledge of Canadian exporter sector/sub-sector ecosystems and international supply chains
- Advanced knowledge of economic and/or political analysis principles and practices
- Experience using firm-level (micro) data sets
- Excellent proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and AI-enabled research tools such as Copilot
- Strong written, presentation, and spoken communication skills in English
- Ability to communicate effectively and influence at all levels of the organization
- Ability to present ideas clearly, concisely, and in an organized manner
- Ability to work legally in Canada at the time of application, preferably as a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Must meet requisite government security screening requirements
- French and experience with Power BI, Tableau, financial analysis, or strategic sectors are listed as assets or preferred
Benefits
- Performance-based incentive
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Work-life balance
- Hybrid work options
- 3 to 4 weeks paid vacation
- Corporate closure period
- Summer early Fridays
- No-meeting Fridays
- Continuous learning opportunities
- Training programs
- Workshops
- Language training
- Diverse and inclusive workplace
- Employment equity and inclusive culture
- Wellness initiatives
- Mental health support
- Fitness programs
- Volunteer opportunities
- Social responsibility programs
- Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
- Accommodation support during recruitment
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