22 Research Economist jobs in Canada

Location : Toronto, Montreal or Ottawa

Job Type: Full-Time | Monday to Friday – 9-5pm   

Work Model : Hybrid

Compensation Range: $60,000 -$5,000 annually 

Expected Start Date: October 2025

We are looking for a Research Analyst!

Are you passionate about public policy and small business? Do you enjoy turning complex data into compelling insights?

If you're driven by purpose and eager to make a meaningful impact, CFIB wants to hear from you!

At CFIB, your work supports small businesses in your community and across the country. You will have a hand in shaping the economy and future of the country. You will be independent through flexibility and accountability, so you can live and work at your best. You will join an organization that is collaborative and supportive, where more than 90% of employees agree it is a great place to work. You will work closely with colleagues both locally and across the country, building upon synergies and learning from one another. You make a difference when you work at CFIB.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Analyst to join our Research team. This position will be in a hybrid work arrangement from either our Toronto, Montreal or Ottawa office.

What will you do?

Reporting to the Director of Research, you will support CFIB’s advocacy by developing original research on key policy issues impacting small businesses, such as taxation, regulation, and labour. You will design surveys, analyze data, and present findings in a clear, compelling way to influence public policy. You will also collaborate with stakeholders and maintain key relationships to keep CFIB’s research relevant and impactful.

Responsibilities:

• Identify emerging issues that affect SMEs, including taxation, regulation, and labour policy, and contribute original, data-driven research ideas to support CFIB’s advocacy efforts.
• Develop and execute research and public policy analysis on the above key issues.
• Design and review surveys on topics related to CFIB’s research/legislative agenda.
• Provide data, calculations, and other analysis in response to current policy/economic issues as needed.
• Present research findings to various audiences as required.
• Develop contacts within government, the business community at large and policy research organizations to keep current with public policy issues.

What makes a successful Research Analyst?

• Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Economics, Public Policy, Political Science, or a related field.
• Proficient in written and verbal communication in English, with French considered an asset.
• Experience in public policy or economics is a strong asset.
• Solid understanding of statistical and database analysis.
• Ability to translate complex concepts into clear, concise, and compelling content.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Comfort working under tight deadlines and integrating feedback.

What do we offer?

• Salary range: $60,000-$65,00 per year
• Career advancement
• Flexibility
• Supportive leadership
• Training and development
• Benefits/Health and Wellness
• Preferred employee discounts via CFIB partners.

CFIB has a diverse workforce. We believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. CFIB is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

As Canada’s largest association of small and medium-sized businesses, CFIB is in business to provide independent business with the resources they need, to give them more value, and to have their voice heard at all levels of governments.

Connect with us and find out why more than 90% of employees agree that CFIB is a great place to work!

Be a part of the solution and apply today!

Job Description

Salary:

Who We Are

Centurion Asset Management Inc. is a recognized leader in the Investment and Property Management industries. Providing quality investments and housing for all its clients, our experienced team comprised of more than 435 Employees is a core component of Centurions success since 2003. Centurion Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) owns more than 22,000 multi-family apartment units and student housing beds across 46 cities in Canada and the United States. Since day one, our goal has been to provide Residents and their families with clean, safe, and comfortable homes. The REIT provides investors an opportunity to invest in a diversified portfolio of rental apartments and student housing properties, as well as mortgage and equity investments in property developments, across Canada and the United States and participate in the profits derived from them.

Our Mission

Our mission is to be sought after as a leading-edge, reputable, multi-disciplinary alternative asset manager; to capitalize on opportunities in new and interesting investment strategies that meet our mission to Investors; and to embrace change, experimentation, innovation and learning from failure to make continual improvements that drive our success and keep us ahead of our competitors.

Our Values

Our core values can be summarized by the acronym RISE: Respect for our Investors, our Residents, Co-workers, Partners and Communities; Integrity in everything we do, demonstrating sincerity, honesty and the will to do it right; Simplicity free of pretension and hassle, full of value and common sense; and Excellence in offering all our Clients and Partners exceptional products and services quality, as well as providing our Employees with an excellent workplace.

Overview

The Chief Economist & Head of Research is a senior member of Centurion Asset Management Inc.s executive leadership team, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and serving on the Investment Committee. This role is responsible for shaping the firms macroeconomic perspective and leading a high-impact research platform that supports capital formation, investment decision-making, and long-term strategic growth.

The incumbent will champion research-driven thinking, guide portfolio and product strategy through a strong analytical lens, and serve as Centurions public voice on economic trends. This role is essential in positioning the firm as a best-in-class, research-led asset manager.

Responsibilities

Economic Strategy & Research Leadership

Develop and lead a differentiated, repeatable research methodology that guides Centurions macroeconomic strategy, portfolio construction, asset selection, and risk positioning. Take full ownership of the firms flagship research platform, including the quarterly market reviews, macroeconomic outlooks, and an annual strategy periodical presenting forecasts, investment themes, risks, and market positioning insights. Lead the creation of best-in-class thought leadership content, including white papers, capital markets updates, and investor briefings, supporting investment decisions, capital formation, and reinforcing the firms research-driven identity. Ensure economic research is consistently embedded across investment processes, product design, and capital formation efforts to maintain rigor, relevance, and alignment with industry benchmarks.

Capital Formation & Investor Engagement

Serve as a core contributor to Centurions capital raising efforts through investor meetings, roadshows, RFPs, and due diligence presentations. Deliver compelling macroeconomic narratives and insights that underpin Centurions investment strategies and offerings, reinforces the companys professional approach and differentiates both our products and platform. Act as a senior representative in key investor engagements domestically and internationally, building trusted relationships with stakeholders, consultants, and capital partners by offering real-time insights and strategic support throughout the investor lifecycle.

Executive Strategy & Investment Committee

Serve as a voting member of the Investment Committee, contributing economic and market insights that inform investment strategy and risk posture. Act as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the Chief Executive Officer and senior leadership on strategic growth initiatives, market opportunities and product evolution. Collaborate closely with investment, asset management, and underwriting teams to ensure alignment between market research and portfolio strategy. Provide guidance to the Board of Directors on macroeconomic trends and market positioning.

Thought Leadership & Public Voice

Represent Centurion across major business news outlets, industry publications, and public speaking forums as the firms leading economic voice. Provide timely, data-driven commentary on macroeconomic conditions, housing markets, public policy, and capital markets. Serve as a featured speaker, moderator, or panelist at high-profile industry events in Canada and abroad. Lead and contribute to owned media initiatives such as webinars, newsletters, podcasts, and investor forums. Take a leading role in biannual domestic and international roadshows, acting as the primary presenter in major investor meetings. Maintain ongoing, direct communication with key stakeholders and ensure front-line awareness, alignment and engagement.

ESG & Regulatory Engagement

Conduct original research on policy themes relevant to Centurions strategy, such as housing affordability, climate adaptation, and sustainable finance. Engage with policymakers, regulators, and industry associations on economic matters relevant to real estate, private credit, and infrastructure. Support product development and strategic positioning to ensure alignment with global and domestic ESG expectations and disclosure standards, as appropriate for product and risk profile.

Centurion is an inclusive and equal opportunity Employer committed to creating a positive, supportive and inclusive environment for all Employees. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), the Ontario Human Rights Code and all other applicable provincial rules and regulations, Centurion will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities, as requested. This posting is for an existing job vacancy.

Job Description

One growing team. One single-minded goal.

To innovate intuitive, responsive products to make environmental professionals' work lives easier.

ERIS has been providing critical risk and historical information on properties in Canada since 1999. In late 2013, ERIS launched in the United States, as the first and only company to provide environmental risk information for both countries. ERIS delivers accurate, comprehensive and innovative on-demand database research services quickly and with a service-first attitude.

ERIS has an immediate opportunity for a detail-orientated historical research analyst with the ability to effectively manage time and resources. Successful candidates will be trained on acquiring, verifying, and georeferencing historical aerial photography.

Full-time position (35 hrs/wk) with flexible hours within availability between the hours of 8:00AM – 4:30PM. Research to be conducted at UBC Department of Geography in Vancouver, B.C and reviewed in home office.

Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to):

· Research and Produce Aerial Reports and maintain quality, accuracy and efficient standards.

· Generate custom reports utilizing search criteria established by client.

· Work with Historical Products Team to ensure reports have both robust and accurate content.

· Establish routine communications with management to provide real-time updates on workflow.

· Proactively manage a docket of client orders to maintain consistent productivity and balance of turn-around time (TAT).

· Identify and communicate potential search parameter challenges to ensure end-user satisfaction.

· Maintain accurate notes and documents to improve research process.

· Manage time through proper and consistent steps to generate reports.

· Work independently with minimal supervision by management.

· We work in a fast-paced team environment with each part of the team relying on the other so attention to detail is a must.

Job Requirements:

· Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University (in Library Sciences, Geographer, Genealogist, Historian, or Journalism) or a minimum of two years of completed study with graduation by 2025.

· Experience and knowledge of Windows OS and MS Office (Word, Excel). Proficient in technology like Bluetooth, WiFi, and other communication protocols.

· Computer skills are a must and GIS, Aerial or Project Management is a bonus.

· Prior work experience in a research setting.

· Ability to read maps.

· Strong ability to multitask.

· Strong time management skills.

· Experience with database management software, administration, or design is an asset.

· The following qualities – drive, intelligence, curiosity, coach-ability and attention to detail.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills.

· A goal-oriented work ethic, committed to meeting / exceeding objectives and goals, individually and as part of a team.

What We Offer:

· A culture based on caring, ownership, accountability, and integrity. Our teams are agile, collaborative, innovative and continually strive for excellence.

· We encourage a healthy work-life balance in a fast-paced expanding company.

· We treat others with respect and fairness and strive for clear and open communication at all levels.

· We are passionate about building an inclusive and diverse workplace that others envy.

· We offer a competitive salary, extended health benefits, and flexible workplaces and schedules.

If this sounds like the perfect fit, please include a thoughtful cover letter with your application and answer all the questions.

ERIS is committed to diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible, and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success. We are an equal opportunity employer; we welcome all applications to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our team and communities. Should you need accommodation at any point in the process, please advise us at:

Job Description

Salary: $50,000 - $60,000

Ballad Group

The Ballad team is comprised of business professionals, strengthening the communities in which we live and work. Our diverse team brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and creativity to each project we undertake. We provide services related to training, business planning, government relations, Indigenous engagement, and community development. Ballad ensures that the work we undertake has meaningful impact, always.

The Ballad team is a growing and agile organization, with experience working with Indigenous organizations, academic institutions, communities, municipalities, Industry, and public sector organizations. We take pride in building lasting and collaborative relationships with our clients across Canada.

The Opportunity

Ballad is looking to hire a recent university graduate or someone with entry-level experience in a business or finance-related role to join our consulting team.
The ideal candidate for the Research Analyst (Finance) position must be motivated, forward-thinking, and educated to degree level. This individual will work in a fast-paced and creative environment, collaborating with the consulting team to provide services to clients across Canada.

This position takes place in-person in our downtown Edmonton office.

Key Responsibilities

Research and Analysis

• Utilize methodology and monitor data gathering processes (e.g. create surveys/interview questions, complete data entry, verify data quality).
• Accurately summarize and interpret both quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends, insights, themes, and recommendations.
• Synthesize and translate data into high-quality written reports, presentations, visuals, and strategic recommendations.

Project Planning and Delivery

• Liaise with clients regarding business opportunities when needed.
• Support new business development and proposal writing under tight deadlines.
• Collaborate with the consulting team to execute all project phases including project design, planning, communications, reporting, and monitoring activities.
• Build rapport with internal and external contacts, partners, and clients through transparent and genuine communication.
• Conduct interviews with project stakeholders, including but not limited to business owners, community leaders, and Indigenous rights holders.
• Support, if necessary, projects or streams of large projects involving engagement and community development.
• Maintain and update documentation such as meeting minutes, contact lists, engagement summaries, transcripts, and databases.
• Writing and designing project deliverables, including reports and presentations.
• Support engagement activities by taking an active role in facilitation, note-taking, etc.

Other duties as assigned.

Essential:

• A post-secondary degree or equivalent (Bachelor of Commerce is preferred).
• Strong writing skills acquired through academic and/or professional experience and demonstrated in a writing sample.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends and/or evenings and willingness to travel to rural and remote communities.
• Demonstrated understanding of consulting practice with the ability to deliver high-quality work on time and within budget.

Assets:

• Educated to masters level.
• Advanced knowledge in excel.
• Financial modelling expertise.
• Experience in a research-related role.
• Understanding of Indigenous Peoples, protocols, and history or willingness to pursue cultural awareness education to that end.
• Comfortable working with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, and/or similar.
• Valid drivers license.

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Research Analyst is responsible for internal project management and report writing. This role requires the ability to manage multiple projects, timelines and stakeholders, analyze complex data sets, synthesize information, and present findings in a clear and concise manner. To be successful in this role, you must have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in client meetings to ensure comprehension of client needs.
• Full cycle project management in collaboration with the operations team to ensure quality control and adherence to project timelines, such as validating the questionnaire's test link, interviewer training, coordinating field implementation, follow-up and validation of the pre-test, daily project field monitoring, project follow-up and coordinating end of fieldwork stages.
• Create statistical analysis and reporting plans, conducting analysis of results, writing research reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the client services
• Minimum 1 years of experience with research in an academic setting or in a Market Research company

SKILLS

• Strong Project Management skill: Adept managing multiple projects and timelines at once.
• Excellent communication and writing skills: Ability to clearly communicate instructions, project parameters, and to convey complex data and insights in a clear and concise manner.
• Excellent analytical skills: Ability to examine and interpret data with keen attention to detail; identify trends, patterns, and insights, and draw meaningful conclusions that is useful for decision-making.

Job Description

Salary:

Job Title

Junior Media Research Analyst

Reports to

Senior Director, Media & Analytics

Location

Toronto, ON (hybrid work model)

Deadline

September 3rd, 2025

Background

Kingstar Media is Canadas fastest growing full-service Performance Marketing Agency, located in Torontos historic Distillery District, is looking for a full-time, Junior Media Research Analyst!

Leveraging the power of television, digital media, and production, Kingstar has established itself as the premium performance media agency in Canada. We are a full-service performance media buying agency that specialize in direct response solutions that help our clients reach Canadian and international consumers.

Position Summary

In this entry level role, the Junior Media Research Analyst will manage various types of data from collection to analysis, deriving insights and reports from data points to drive day-to-day tactical execution of client media plans.

Responsibilities

• 
  Support the company dashboard and all information held within
  • 
    Manage dashboard on clients behalf
  • 
    Perform pre-reconciliation quality analysis on dashboard content
  • 
    Create CSV files by client from dashboard to upload into software and manually manipulate data
• 
  Using Excel, leverage a variety of tools for advanced data mining capabilities
• 
  Ability to build reporting within PowerPoint

• Manage data integrity and quality, consolidate raw data post logs from multiple sources, input into dashboard and ensure all information is accurate
• Observe, analyze and provide a data-supported point of view to Media team, for client acquisition, renewal and scheduling decisions
• Review previous booking week, work with Accounting on credits, communicate with stations to verify if previous week was executed as per contract expectations
  • Manage inbound Accounting requests
• Communicating with networks to maintain positive external client relationships
• Internally, provide support to Traffic and Media team
• Understand and leverage different attribution models for web related data
• Maintain accurate and timely audience trending reports
• Report program schedules to Numeris and ensure accuracy
• Ad hoc reporting

Qualifications

Education:

• College/University degree

Experience:

• Basic knowledge in data manipulation and data processing
• Able to extract valuable insights from data
• Analytical thinker with knowledge of MS Excel (pivot tables, x/v lookups, arithmetic formula) and MS PowerPoint

Required:

• Succinct written communication
• The ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced/deadline-based work environment
• Proactive problem solver
• Rigorously detail oriented

Desired:

• Love of data and analysis
• Experience with Instar TV (Numeris) is a plus but not required.

Compensation

Kingstar Media offers a highly competitive compensation package including medical benefits, vacation time off, and additional work benefits for holidays, birthdays and anniversaries!

Application

Interested applicants are invited to send their curriculum vitae to Please add Junior Media Research Analyst in the subject line.

Kingstar Media encourages applications from people with disabilities and is committed to providing an accessible workplace for those individuals. Should you require accommodation, Kingstar Media will provide support at any point throughout the recruitment process and will work with you to meet your needs.

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

For more information about Kingstar Media, please visit

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Research Analyst is responsible for internal project management and report writing. This role requires the ability to manage multiple projects, timelines and stakeholders, analyze complex data sets, synthesize information, and present findings in a clear and concise manner. To be successful in this role, you must have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in client meetings to ensure comprehension of client needs.
• Full cycle project management in collaboration with the operations team to ensure quality control and adherence to project timelines, such as validating the questionnaire's test link, interviewer training, coordinating field implementation, follow-up and validation of the pre-test, daily project field monitoring, project follow-up and coordinating end of fieldwork stages.
• Create statistical analysis and reporting plans, conducting analysis of results, writing research reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the client services
• Minimum 1 years of experience with research in an academic setting or in a Market Research company

SKILLS

• Strong Project Management skill: Adept managing multiple projects and timelines at once.
• Excellent communication and writing skills: Ability to clearly communicate instructions, project parameters, and to convey complex data and insights in a clear and concise manner.
• Excellent analytical skills: Ability to examine and interpret data with keen attention to detail; identify trends, patterns, and insights, and draw meaningful conclusions that is useful for decision-making.

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Research Analyst is responsible for internal project management and report writing. This role requires the ability to manage multiple projects, timelines and stakeholders, analyze complex data sets, synthesize information, and present findings in a clear and concise manner. To be successful in this role, you must have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in client meetings to ensure comprehension of client needs.
• Full cycle project management in collaboration with the operations team to ensure quality control and adherence to project timelines, such as validating the questionnaire's test link, interviewer training, coordinating field implementation, follow-up and validation of the pre-test, daily project field monitoring, project follow-up and coordinating end of fieldwork stages.
• Create statistical analysis and reporting plans, conducting analysis of results, writing research reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the client services
• Minimum 1 years of experience with research in an academic setting or in a Market Research company

SKILLS

• Strong Project Management skill: Adept managing multiple projects and timelines at once.
• Excellent communication and writing skills: Ability to clearly communicate instructions, project parameters, and to convey complex data and insights in a clear and concise manner.
• Excellent analytical skills: Ability to examine and interpret data with keen attention to detail; identify trends, patterns, and insights, and draw meaningful conclusions that is useful for decision-making.

Job Description

Primary Objective(s):

The Legal Research Analyst position is primarily responsible for analyzing legal information in Westlaw Canada and working with Product Management to determine how to better leverage that information for legal researchers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identifying relationships among legal information sets
• Conducting significant core legal research to identify critical legal authority on specific issues
• Making fine-grain, qualitative judgments of legal content
• Monitoring performance of new products and enhancements through testing and grading evaluations
• Collaborating with team members and internal stakeholders to better leverage key legal research information

Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• French Language needed
• JLL.B or J.D. degree required
• Admission to bar preferred
• 1–3 years of legal experience preferred
• Strong legal research skills with experience using Westlaw and other legal research tools
• Ability to interpret, analyse, organize, and express complex legal material quickly and accurately
• Ability to effectively handle and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously in a quickly changing environment
• Ability to work independently, consistently meet deadlines, and achieve individual objectives within larger team projects
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

The pay rate that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $25-$28hr CAD

Our optional benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Tundra Technical Solutions (the operator of this Talent Community) is a global leader of contingent talent services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.