Senior Economist, Housing Market Advisory (Toronto) Full Time

Senior Economist, Housing Market Advisory (Toronto)
 Job Requisition ID: 8873  
Language Designation: English Essential 
Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): ZZZ 
Position Status: Permanent Full Time 
Travel Requirement: Occasional 
Office Location: Toronto (ON)
Salary: Our salaries generally range from $ 94388.91 to $ 117986.14 and are based on qualifications and experience. 
 
At CMHC, we trust you to get the job done. We empower our employees to be fully autonomous and accountable in achieving their results. Employees focus on how they achieve results rather than when and where they choose to work.
 
Here are some of the reasons why we were chosen as one of Canada’s top employers:
 
Enjoy 5 weeks of vacation;
An annual individual performance bonus;
Defined benefit pension plan;
Comprehensive group insurance to support your well-being from day one;
Access to a catalogue of courses for individual learning;
An inclusive workplace culture and environment with multiple Employee Resource Groups and much more!
 
 
Help make a difference for Canadians. CMHC’s aspiration is that by 2030, everyone in Canada has a home that they can afford and that meets their needs. All of our programs and activities support this singular goal.
 
Be part of an inclusive workplace. Diversity and Inclusion guides everything we do at CMHC. We’re taking concrete actions to eradicate racism and advance equity within CMHC and the housing system.
 
 
Join the Market Insights Team where our goal is to accelerate housing affordability in Canada. In this role, you will develop and deliver on a Client Relationship Management strategy for the GTA. You’ll have a strong understanding of the GTA housing market and the needs of the clients in this market.  You will communicate client’s needs across the division to better support analysis planning, improve corporate knowledge of the GTA housing market and contribute to future analysis projects. You will use our housing analysis to advise and support clients on making decisions that will accelerate housing affordability. You will maintain an expert standing on housing economic issues and act as a key corporate spokesperson for the GTA market.  
 
Responsibilities:
 
Build partnerships and collaborate with identified clients as part of the client relationship management strategy.
Leverage housing market analysis and other insights to advise/support the client’s decisions to accelerate housing affordability.  
Understand the client’s decision process, knowledge gaps, their understanding of housing markets and their analysis needs.   
Act as a key corporate spokesperson for designated market(s) with clients and the media.
Provide thought leadership, advice and recommendations regarding the department’s housing market analysis plan.
Ensure ongoing understanding of market trends, housing market risks, and market drivers to guide timely and relevant analysis planning.  
Determine relevant areas of research based on client feedback and lead/contribute to projects that address these needs.  
 
Minimum Qualifications:
 
Postgraduate degree in Economics.
A minimum of five years of experience in an economics role.
A minimum of five years of experience in a client relationship management environment.
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of public and private data and comprehension of housing market services to monitor and understand target market(s).
Advanced ability to communicate complex economic and housing concepts, both written and orally, to audiences with varying knowledge levels, perceptions, and goals in housing markets.
Solid understanding of and experience with analysis and forecastin
g of the general economy, housing and mortgage markets.
Advanced knowledge of and experience in housing and/or urban economics to provide consultation, client service and delivery of products.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate working relationships across sectors and/or corporate teams.
 
Preferred Qualifications:
 
Coursework in econometrics; previous coaching or project management work.
 
Posting closing date: Note, the competition may remain active until filled.
 
 
 
IMPORTANT NOTICE – COVID-19 MEASURES
On June 14, 2022, the Government of Canada announced that as of June 20, 2022, it will suspend vaccination requirements for federal government employees.  This decision followed a review of the current public health situation, including the evolution of the virus and vaccination rates in Canada. As a result, and consistent with the Government of Canada decision, CMHC has suspended its Vaccination Policy, effective June 20, 2022.  
 
As a result, at this time, CMHC does not require employees to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment.  CMHC will continue to monitor the public health situation and may at any time make adjustments and adopt or reintroduce measures, including mandatory vaccination, attestation and verification requirements. Any such vaccination measures, as updated from time to time, shall form a term and condition of your employment at CMHC.
 
CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our aspiration.
 
 
We are committed to employment equity and actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.
 
 
We sincerely thank all candidates for their interest, however, please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. If selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.