Employment and Social Development Canada

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The Labour Program within Employment and Social Development Canada is seeking applicants to fill a position in its research division at starting salaries ranging from $64,505 up to $88,764 plus excellent benefits.

The Labour Program is responsible for the Federal Labour Jurisdiction through the Canada Labour Code and the Employment Equity Act, amongst other legislation. Its international mandate includes leading Canada’s efforts to deal with the labour dimensions of globalization.

Essential Qualifications:
-A PhD in economics, sociology, or industrial relations from a recognized university; current PhD students need to complete all requirements for graduation by December 2015.
-Experience conducting empirical research and analysis on labour economics or industrial relations issues; experience in statistical regression analysis; experience preparing research reports.
-Knowledge of concepts and theories useful in the study of labour and workplace issues; knowledge of statistical methods used to analyze administrative or survey data.
-Ability to identify research and analytical requirements in relation to policy issues; ability to effectively communicate in writing; ability to effectively communicate orally.
-Judgment.
N.B.: Applicants must meet all essential qualifications; positions are English or French essential.

Asset Qualifications:
-Knowledge of the empirical literature on labour economics and industrial relations
-Experience building and using Computable General Equilibrium models for the Canadian economy
-Knowledge of the econometrics of qualitative variables

Organizational Needs:
-The Labour Program wishes to increase the representation of individuals from the four designated employment equity groups (aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and women).

Operational Requirements:
-Willingness and ability to occasionally work overtime and on weekends.

Other Conditions of Employment:
-Must be eligible for reliability status clearance.
-Must either be a citizen or a permanent resident of Canada. (Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.)
-Must meet and maintain the above condition(s) throughout employment.