Agricultural Economist, Advertisement # 41844

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Post-secondary degree in Agriculture, Economics, Business Administration or related discipline required. Other acceptable combinations of post-secondary education in a related discipline and experience may be considered
• Experience conducting economic research in the agriculture and agri-food sector in Canada, particularly as it relates to livestock, demonstrated by publications including working papers, journals, presentations, and/or reports
• Experience applying statistical analysis to economic and financial data and using up-to date software and tools
• Advanced analytical and computer skills, including in-depth knowledge of MS Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas), data analysis tools and techniques for performing data analysis
• Knowledge of various agri-food sectors, food supply chain, and farm economics (livestock and crop production systems) in Canada and their stakeholders
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information to a variety of audiences, and actively participate in meetings with senior-level professionals
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to prepare clear and concise technical reports
• Leadership skills evidenced by the ability to identify opportunities and to initiate projects or key activities
• Project management experience in a consulting or research setting, ensuring follow-through and project completion in a timely manner
• Effective interpersonal skills with experience establishing collaborative, client-focused relationships with diverse stakeholders; using political acumen and influence to engage buy-in and accountability for assigned work
• Post-secondary degree in Agriculture, Economics, Business Administration or related discipline required. Other acceptable combinations of post-secondary education in a related discipline and experience may be considered

Post-secondary degree in Agriculture, Economics, Business Administration or related discipline required. Other acceptable combinations of post-secondary education in a related discipline and experience may be considered

• Experience conducting economic research in the agriculture and agri-food sector in Canada, particularly as it relates to livestock, demonstrated by publications including working papers, journals, presentations, and/or reports

Experience conducting economic research in the agriculture and agri-food sector in Canada, particularly as it relates to livestock, demonstrated by publications including working papers, journals, presentations, and/or reports

• Experience applying statistical analysis to economic and financial data and using up-to date software and tools

Experience applying statistical analysis to economic and financial data and using up-to date software and tools

• Advanced analytical and computer skills, including in-depth knowledge of MS Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas), data analysis tools and techniques for performing data analysis

Advanced analytical and computer skills, including in-depth knowledge of MS Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas), data analysis tools and techniques for performing data analysis

• Knowledge of various agri-food sectors, food supply chain, and farm economics (livestock and crop production systems) in Canada and their stakeholders

Knowledge of various agri-food sectors, food supply chain, and farm economics (livestock and crop production systems) in Canada and their stakeholders

• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information to a variety of audiences, and actively participate in meetings with senior-level professionals

Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information to a variety of audiences, and actively participate in meetings with senior-level professionals

• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to prepare clear and concise technical reports

Excellent written communication skills with the ability to prepare clear and concise technical reports

• Leadership skills evidenced by the ability to identify opportunities and to initiate projects or key activities

Leadership skills evidenced by the ability to identify opportunities and to initiate projects or key activities

• Project management experience in a consulting or research setting, ensuring follow-through and project completion in a timely manner

Project management experience in a consulting or research setting, ensuring follow-through and project completion in a timely manner

• Effective interpersonal skills with experience establishing collaborative, client-focused relationships with diverse stakeholders; using political acumen and influence to engage buy-in and accountability for assigned work

Effective interpersonal skills with experience establishing collaborative, client-focused relationships with diverse stakeholders; using political acumen and influence to engage buy-in and accountability for assigned work

Duties:

This position leads and participates in a variety of economic analysis projects aligned to department and government priorities and objectives, provides analysis, industry knowledge and represents Manitoba on various national committees with federal and provincial counterparts as an industry expert. The analysis provided by the incumbent is utilized by the department and government in the development of policy, legislation, programs, and activities required for an environment that enables growth and sustainability of the sector.
The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect until exhausted.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form and resume. Complete the application form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services under “Apply to” to request copy of the application form. The selection board will rely on the information provided in this form and your resume to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment. Note: you are required to submit both your resume and the application form. You may be asked to submit references, or other documentation at a later point if invited further consideration.