Associate Economist

At The City of Calgary, employees thrive, courageous ideas come to life, and public service opens possibilities. If you are motivated by public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join our organization. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits.

We are the organization that serves the third most diverse city in Canada and one of the most livable cities in the world; a workplace committed to Truth and Reconciliation and fostering employee belonging.  We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds. Accommodation is available during the recruitment process, upon request. 

The Associate Economist is familiar with a broad field of research and the application of prescribed theory and methodology to contribute to corporate-level decision making by producing original economic research, forecasts, and insights that influence policy, budgeting and strategic planning across the organization. Primary duties include:

• Prepare reports on assigned projects for internal and external use as directed.
• Produce recurring information products on key economic indicators by collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing complex datasets from municipal, provincial, and national sources.
• Interpret trends and generate indicators to inform City Council, business units and the public.
• Conduct special analyses and assists senior professionals in carrying out tasks requiring accuracy in calculations, completeness of data and adherence to prescribed methodology.
• Deliver internal economic consulting and policy evaluations, advising senior staff on emerging trends, regulatory proposals, market dynamics and fiscal impacts.
• Contribute to the semi-annual economic outlook by designing forecasting models and conducting scenario analyses that support business planning and policy development across the organization.
• Provide customized forecasts to internal clients including Finance and Planning & Development Services.
• Represent The City in cross-sectoral initiatives, including BILD Calgary's Economics Advisory Committee and internal reviews such as the Provincial Budget Analysis.
• Support the mentoring and supervision of students, providing technical guidance, reviewing deliverables, and coordinating capstone or project bases assignments during term placements.
• Recommend evidence-based strategies and model their potential implications for corporate decision making.
• Develop and conduct research as directed.
• Provide subject matter expertise in both formal and informal advisory settings.

Qualifications 

• A master's degree in economics and at least 1 year of experience in economic research, cost-benefit analysis, macro-economic forecasting and econometrics.
• Proficiency with statistical software or programming (such as: EViews, Python, MATLAB, Shazam, Stata, Microsoft Excel).
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills and a demonstrated proficiency in synthesizing complex concepts and information from a variety of sources.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, particularly, the ability to write with clarity, precision and style.
• A self-starter able to carry out assignments with minimum supervision.

Pre-employment Requirements 

• Applicants will be tested for appropriate skills.

• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Workstyle

• This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. These arrangements depend on the operational requirements of the role, employee suitability, and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction. 

Position and Pay Information

• Business Unit: Finance
• Union: CUPE Local 38
• Position Type: 1 Permanent 
• Compensation: Pay Grade 10 $44.01 - 58.82 per hour
• Hours of work: Standard 35-hour work week.
• Days of work: This position works a 5-day work week with 1 day off in a 3-week cycle.
• Location: 800 Macleod Trail SE
• Audience: Internal/External
• Apply By: November 24, 2026
• Job ID: 315625