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Manager, Sector Research
Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada. Lead, coach, and develop a team of researchers .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates advanced strategic-research and consulting-style analytical capabilities, with strong hands-on experience in market intelligence, economic analysis, and international trade. Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams while managing complex research portfolios and delivering actionable insights.
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Team LeadershipMarket IntelligenceInternational TradeStrategic ResearchAnalytical Capabilities
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Hard Skills
Market ResearchEconomic AnalysisData AnalysisCompetitive AnalysisOpportunity AssessmentCompany ProfilingQuantitative MethodsQualitative MethodsProject ManagementPerformance Management
Soft Skills
CoachingCollaborationCommunicationInfluencingTrust Building
Tools & Technologies
ExcelPowerPointAI-Enabled Research ToolsMarket Intelligence PlatformsCollaboration Tools
Industry Keywords
Canadian Sector EcosystemsGlobal Value ChainsExport DevelopmentEconomic DevelopmentIndustry Analysis
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead, coach, and develop a team of researchers
- Set and manage the team’s research agenda and portfolio
- Lead selected high-priority studies on firms, Canadian sector and subsector ecosystems, competitive dynamics, technologies, and domestic and global value chains
- Investigate complex business and sector issues using fit-for-purpose qualitative and quantitative methods
- Integrate primary research, secondary sources, firm-level data, financial information, and market intelligence
- Establish standards for research quality, source integrity, analytical rigour, responsible AI-tool use, peer review, documentation, and communication of assumptions and limitations
- Translate complex evidence into sector strategies, opportunity assessments, company and ecosystem profiles, briefings, presentations, and recommendations
- Identify connections between Canadian capabilities and international demand, supply-chain opportunities, and areas where EDC can advance exporter growth
- Build relationships across EDC and with external experts, industry associations, government partners, companies, and research organizations
- Create reusable tools, datasets, playbooks, and knowledge-sharing practices
- Monitor delivery, research impact, stakeholder needs, and emerging trends
- Adjust priorities and communicate progress, risks, and recommendations to senior leaders
- Report to the Vice President, Sectors and International Advisory
Requirements
What you’ll need- Completed degree in Economics, Political Science, Business Administration, International Business, Data or Social Sciences, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
- Minimum ten years of progressive experience in market or sector research, economic or industry analysis, business strategy, consulting, international trade, or a related field, including experience leading complex work and guiding others
- Demonstrated people-leadership experience, including setting expectations, coaching and developing employees, giving constructive feedback, managing performance, supporting wellbeing, and building an inclusive, high-performing team
- Strong hands-on research experience structuring and executing complex assignments while overseeing a broader portfolio and enabling others to deliver
- Experience in international trade, export development, market intelligence, or related fields
- Practical understanding of company internationalization, opportunity assessment, and global value chains
- Advanced strategic-research and consulting-style analytical capabilities
- Experience with primary and secondary research, company profiling, firm-level datasets, market sizing, competitive analysis, and commercial trade, market, and industry-intelligence platforms
- Strong knowledge of Canadian sector and subsector ecosystems, exporter capabilities, innovation systems, and international supply chains
- Ability to prioritize competing requests, manage projects and resources, improve processes, and deliver high-quality work in a changing environment
- Ability to build trust, collaborate across disciplines, and influence senior leaders and partners without formal authority
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills in English
- Advanced proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, collaboration tools, and AI-enabled research tools such as Copilot
- Sound judgement regarding validation, confidentiality, and responsible use of AI-enabled tools
- Candidates must be able to work legally in Canada at the time of application; preference given to Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents
- Candidates must meet requisite government security screening requirements
Benefits
Comp & perks- Performance-based incentive
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits package
- Work-life balance
- Hybrid work options
- 3 to 4 weeks paid vacation
- Corporate closure period
- Summer early Fridays
- Continuous learning opportunities
- Training programs
- Workshops
- Language training
- Inclusive workplace and employment equity
- Wellness initiatives
- Mental health support
- Fitness programs
- Volunteer opportunities
- Social responsibility programs
- Relocation assistance for eligible candidates