ECONOMIST
Shape the Future of Canada’s Construction Workforce
BuildForce Canada is at the centre of one of the country’s most critical challenges: ensuring the construction workforce can meet the demands of housing, infrastructure, and the transition to a net-zero economy.
We are looking for an Economist who wants to do more than analyze data. You will be telling the forward-looking stories underlying the data, as well as highlighting key insights that influence decisions that shape national policy, industry strategy, and workforce planning across Canada.
Why This Role Matters
This is not a back-office analytics role. Your work will directly inform how governments, industry leaders, and stakeholders plan for the future of Canada’s construction and maintenance sector.
You will:
- Help forecast labour demand tied to housing, industrial, commercial, institutional, major infrastructure, and climate transition.
- Provide insights that influence national conversations on workforce shortages and skills development.
- Translate complex data into clear, actionable intelligence for senior decision-makers.
Role
- Build and refine Canada’s leading construction labour market forecasting models and help drive the digital maturity of BuildForce Canada.
- Turn complex economic and labour market data into compelling insights and narratives.
- Design and deliver interactive digital tools and dashboards (used by internal teams and external stakeholders).
- Analyze major projects, emerging trends, and workforce dynamics across regions and trades.
- Develop scenario-based analyses (e.g., housing targets, net-zero transition, major project pipelines).
- Leverage data from Statistics Canada and other public, not-for-profit and private sector data sources to identify trends and inform policy discussions.
- Contribute to advancing workforce diversity through the gender participation model.
- Lead deep-dive analysis on high-priority issues facing the construction and maintenance industry.
Who You Are
You are intellectually curious and analytically strong. You apply sound judgment and are highly motivated by our mission and our impact. You enjoy working at the intersection of data, policy, and real-world outcomes.
You bring:
- A graduate degree in economics or a related quantitative discipline
- 3–5 years of experience in economic or labour market analysis
- Experience working with models and large datasets (e.g., Statistics Canada or large-scale sample surveys)
- High digital literacy and experience with various analytical tools
- Strong Power BI and/or Excel skills
- The ability to translate complex analysis into clear, compelling insights
- A track record of delivering high-quality original research and analysis for senior audiences and range of decision-makers
Assets:
- Experience with statistical tools (R, Python, STATA, EViews)
- Background in econometrics or advanced quantitative methods
- Familiarity with construction, infrastructure, or labour market policy
- Experience with scenario modelling or policy analysis
- Experience leading data modernization and digital transformation projects with exposure to automation and data pipeline development
- Experience working with Indigenous communities
- Bilingualism, ability to communicate effectively in both official languages
Why Join BuildForce Canada?
National impact: Your work shapes workforce planning across Canada
Meaningful challenges: Housing, infrastructure, and climate transition are defining issues of our time.
Visible influence: Your insights are used by governments, industry leaders, and decision-makers.
Collaborative environment: Work with experts across economics, policy, and industry.
Salary range: $90,000 – $110,000, plus comprehensive benefits, 3 weeks’ vacation, hybrid/flexible working environment. The location of the office is downtown Ottawa, Ontario
If you want your work to matter, if you want to see your analysis influence real decisions, then this is the role for you.
We welcome receipt of your CV with a covering note by April 16, 2026. All submissions must be directed to: Lynda Naveda, Consultant
At BuildForce Canada, we believe a strong workforce is built on diversity, inclusion, and well-being. We are committed to creating a respectful and healthy workplace where employees can thrive and contribute to shaping Canada’s construction industry. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process.