Are you a student or youth eager to help advance Atlantic Canada's economy?

 The Atlantic Economic Council is dedicated to fostering a healthy, inclusive and sustainable Atlantic Canadian economy. As the region's premier independent economic research organization, we are at the forefront of analyzing critical issues affecting our economy. Recent topics include the transition to net-zero emissions, labour shortages, diversity and Indigenous economic reconciliation. 

We are seeking a dynamic individual to fill a summer research assistant position. If you are passionate about economic policy and want to make a positive impact on issues affecting our region, we want to hear from you.

This position is a remote or hybrid opportunity. Current staff are based in our downtown Halifax office, working at home 3-4 days a week. The chosen candidate must have access to a reliable personal computer, internet and the ability to videoconference.

Your role as a summer research assistant

Research. Collect data from Statistics Canada and other reliable sources. Synthesize information from research reports and government documents. 

Analysis. Assist senior staff in analyzing economic data. Produce graphs, tables and write-ups that highlight key trends in the data. 

Required skills and qualifications

• Strong data analysis skills 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent writing skills
• Time management capabilities

Assets: experience conducting research, knowledge of the Atlantic Canadian economy, English/French bilingualism

Eligibility

Candidates must fulfill at least one of the following two sets of criteria, which are based on government funding programs. Please indicate which set(s) of requirements you meet in your application.

Student Summer Skills Incentive Program

• Entering or continuing full-time post-secondary studies in the fall
• Permanent resident of Nova Scotia or resident of Nova Scotia for at least six months prior to the work term 

Canada Summer Jobs

• 15 to 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
• Canadian citizen, permanent resident or refugee for the duration of employment
• Valid Social Insurance Number and legally entitled to work in Canada
  

Terms of the contract

35 hours/week for 12-14 weeks

Start date is May 21, 2024

Wage rate is $21/hour

How to apply

Applicants should send a merged cover letter and resume to hr@atlanticeconomiccouncil.ca with Subject Line: Summer Research Assistant.

Deadline for submission is 9:00 am Atlantic time on April 29, 2024. 

The Atlantic Economic Council is the source for independent research, providing the insights and ideas that are vital to supporting a healthy, inclusive and sustainable Atlantic Canadian economy. We are an independent, non-profit, charitable economic and policy research organization supported by our members and guided by a board of directors.

Potential applicants are encouraged to explore our website to learn more about our values, members and services. We would like to thank all those who apply for this position but only those under consideration will be contacted.