667 EN - EDC New Grad Position - Economic & Political Intelligence Centre

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Application deadline: July 17, 2026 EDC New Grad Position - Economic & Political Intelligence Centre (Fall 2026) About EDC: At Export Development Canada (EDC), we empower Canadian businesses to succeed globally. As a Financial Crown corporation, we offer innovative financial solutions and expert insights to help businesses explore new markets, mitigate risks, and achieve growth. Why Join EDC? Collaborate with a diverse, experienced team Thrive in a supportive, teamwork-driven environment. Impact global communities through sustainable growth in emerging markets. Recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, Best Diversity Employers, and a Top 100 Family-Friendly Employers. Enjoy a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including benefits, vacation, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities. Student and New Grad Opportunities Our student and new grad opportunities include internships and co-op programs, all designed to give your career a strong start. Work terms begin at four months in length and may be extended for an additional four months or more, depending on business needs. While most roles are full-time, there is flexibility for part-time work. Our program is ideal for early career professionals who are new grads that have completed their courses within the past year, as well as students in their current program of study. Work terms in our program can be counted towards an accredited co-op program with your university or college. Our Ideal Student or New Grad: Currently enrolled or recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program (eligible for up to one year after completion of studies). Available for 8 months or more - While roles will be available for 4-month terms, preference will be given to candidates with availability that extends. Previous work term experience related to their field of study Strong verbal and written communication skills Motivated self-starter, good organizational and analytical skills Ability to work independently and within a team Enthusiasm to tackle any task, whether menial or complex Knowledge of both official languages is an asset and may be required for certain positions Compensation Details: Student, New Grad & Master's salaries range from $42,900 to $56,550 annually, based on year of study. Please see the salary breakdown by year of study below: 1st Year: $42,900 ($22.00/hour) 2nd Year: $44,850 ($23.00/hour) 3rd Year: $46,800 ($24.00/hour) 4th Year and Beyond: $48,750 ($25.00/hour) New Graduate (Undergraduate): $54,600 ($28.00/hour) Master's/PhD: $56,550 ($29.00/hour) Overview The Economic and Political Intelligence Centre (EPIC) at Export Development Canada (EDC) is seeking a high-performing Research Assistant to join our team of economists, researchers and quantitative analysts. EPIC provides data-driven, forward-looking analysis to inform EDC's executive decision-making and Canada's trade strategy. Our work sits at the intersection of international trade, global value chains, and firm-level competitiveness, with a strong emphasis on translating economic data into actionable insights. As part of the team, you will contribute to research that shapes how Canada competes globally ranging from market diversification and sectoral growth to building productive trade capacity. What you will be doing: Note: This position reports directly to the Manager of Economic Research & Impact Support rapid-response and ad hoc analysis Conduct structured literature review , synthesize findings into clear insights for senior economists and managers on ongoing research projects Work hands-on with data: Source, clean and merge datasets (eg: Statistics Canada, UNCOMTRADE, WTO & other international statistical sources) Build clean and structured datasets for analysis Perform analysis primarily in Excel (advanced), with exposure to Python/R (or other packages) where applicable Develop clear data visualizations, slide decks, and dashboards for internal and external audiences Contribute to short research notes and longer analytical pieces Where possible, take ownership of small analytical workstreams or independent research contributions Core requirements:: Currently enrolled or recently completed a degree in Economics, International Affairs, Business Administration, Finance or related field. Strong foundation in economic principles and statistical methods Strong data analysis skills: Must be comfortable with large datasets, formulas, pivot tables, lookups and basic data structuring Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely, both in writing and presentations Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks under tight timelines Curious, self-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, research-oriented environment What will make you stand out: Experience working with trade or macroeconomic data (e.g., exports, GVCs, industry-level analysis) Familiarity with tools such as Python, R, STATA, or Power BI/Tableau for an

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