Senior Policy Analyst

The C.D. Howe Institute is Canada’s leading independent, non-partisan public policy research Institute. The Institute’s Centre on Financial and Monetary Policy is designed to be the foremost hub of influence and direction on critical and emerging issues in both financial services and monetary policy. The C.D. Howe Institute’s leadership voice, visibility, and scholarly reputation in financial and monetary policy uniquely position the Centre to have a significant positive impact on Canadian living standards.

The Centre is looking to hire a Senior Policy Analyst. Reporting to the Vice-President, Economic Analysis and Strategy, and Director of the Centre, the ideal candidate will have:

• a graduate degree in economics – or a field with a strong economics component – and 3-5 years of applied experience;
• a solid empirical research grounding in Canadian macroeconomic and financial policy topics;
• an active interest in Canadian policy issues, with some background in Canadian history, politics, public finance and governance;
• superior ability to communicate in English, orally and in writing, to specialist and non-specialist audiences; knowledge of French would be an asset; and
• a firm grasp of Stata and/or other statistical software.

As a Senior Policy Analyst, your duties will include:

• authoring and coordinating key Institute projects, which you will identify and bring to the research team and Project Approval Committee for approval;
• supporting key Centre projects, as will be identified by the Director of the Centre, through research and drafting of reports, in collaboration with other Institute research staff, and within the timelines identified for the projects;
• leading the Institute’s Financial Services Research Initiative (FSRI), ensuring output targets are met, maintaining strong relationships with FSRI co-chairs, and being responsive to requests from FSRI members; and
• contributing to the Institute’s publication process by commenting on papers and paper prospectuses that circulate internally.

The Institute offers:

• A competitive compensation package;
• Opportunities to do challenging and meaningful work;
• A Defined Benefit Pension Plan with employer match;
• An annual wellness account;
• A Learning and Development account;
• A group benefit plan including health and dental benefits, as well as life insurance; and
• A hybrid work environment with prime downtown Toronto location close to transit.

How to Apply

We look forward to hearing from interested candidates. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary will reflect training and experience.

Our Commitments

C. D. Howe Institute welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are dedicated to building a more diverse and inclusive team that supports the people and communities that we serve and where we live. We embrace everyone and encourage job applications from every community.