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BC2

Economist, Municipal Taxation and Territorial Development – Urban Planning

BC2

. Join the Planning team within the Strategies unit, specializing in territorial economic development .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeMontréal • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in municipal taxation analysis, economic modeling, and land-use planning strategies, with a strong understanding of Quebec's regulatory frameworks and public finance. Proficient in data processing and visualization, leveraging AI for territorial analyses and economic assessments.

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Municipal Taxation AnalysisEconomic ModelingData ProcessingAdvanced Excel ProficiencyUnderstanding of Quebec's Municipal Environment

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Hard Skills
Economic AnalysisCost-Benefit AnalysisProfitability AnalysisData VisualizationTerritorial Economic AssessmentZoning Tools CalibrationInfrastructure Cost AnalysisClimate Change Adaptation AnalysisBig Data InsightsGrant Application Support
Soft Skills
Client InteractionOrganizational SkillsAnalytical ThinkingVersatilityEnthusiasm
Tools & Technologies
RPythonPower BIExcelAI Applications
Industry Keywords
Public FinanceEconomic DevelopmentUrban EconomicsLand Use PlanningMunicipal EnvironmentElected Official DynamicsGrant ProgramsReal Estate MarketsRegulatory FrameworksEnvironmental Impact Studies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
PythonTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Join the Planning team within the Strategies unit, specializing in territorial economic development
  • Work alongside a senior director, a senior economics advisor, a multidisciplinary director, and a strategic planning project manager
  • Collaborate closely with urban planners, urban designers, geomatics specialists, and developer advisory teams
  • Conduct municipal taxation analyses related to regional development
  • Analyze the fiscal impacts of land-use planning and climate change adaptation scenarios
  • Analyze infrastructure costs and life cycles, as well as municipal revenue structures
  • Produce economic models and profitability analyses
  • Support land-use planning decisions, economic development strategies, and municipal grant applications
  • Develop territorial tax optimization approaches for municipal councils and general management teams
  • Scientifically calibrate planning strategies, regulatory parameters, and requirements associated with zoning tools
  • Ensure the consistency and economic viability of regulatory frameworks
  • Conduct economic and environmental impact studies, cost-benefit analyses, and territorial economic assessments
  • Support economic visioning mandates, development strategies, and housing policies
  • Contribute to service proposals, including economic scoping, methodologies, and effort estimates
  • Monitor funding programs, real estate markets, and public policies
  • Contribute to Réflexions BC2, the organization’s content platform
  • Contribute to advancing the economics practice through AI and analysis automation

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Genuine understanding of Quebec’s municipal environment, including taxation, the Act respecting Land Use Planning and Development (LAU), elected official–administration dynamics, and grant programs
  • Demonstrated ability to produce robust analyses using sources that may sometimes be incomplete
  • Ability to organize and derive insights from large raw datasets (big data)
  • Versatility and enthusiasm for client interaction and field realities
  • Interest in applying AI to territorial analyses
  • 4 to 10 years of relevant experience in consulting, the municipal or parapublic sector, public finance, economic development, or real estate
  • Degree in economics, urban economics, public finance, or a related field
  • Experience in modeling, data processing, and data visualization
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel
  • Ideally, proficiency in R, Python, or Power BI
  • Excellent command of French
  • Intermediate to advanced English proficiency (an asset)

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Diverse projects and high-profile clients within a human-centered and authentic company
  • Remote work
  • Flexible working hours
  • Personal days
  • Paid time off during the holiday season
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Continuing education
  • Personalized support
  • Reimbursement of professional association membership fees
  • Group insurance plan including telemedicine services
  • Employee and immediate family assistance program
  • Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
  • Inspiring workspace
  • Barista-quality coffee
  • Access to a fitness room and showers
  • Access to indoor bicycle parking
  • An engaged social committee and regular activities
  • Opportunities to participate in committees that help us remain at the forefront of our field
  • A BC2-level onboarding experience
  • Attractive workplaces in the heart of Old Montreal and Quebec City