Manager, Economic and Policy Advisory

Job Type: Permanent
Work Model: Hybrid
Reference code: 133013
Primary Location: Toronto, ON
All Available Locations: Toronto, ON; Brossard, QC; Burlington, ON; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Fredericton, NB; Halifax, NS; Kitchener, ON; Laval, QC; Moncton, NB; Montreal, QC; Ottawa, ON; Quebec City, QC; Regina, SK; Saint John, NB; Saskatoon, SK; St. John's, NL; Vancouver, BC; Victoria, BC; Winnipeg, MB

Our Purpose

At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters. We exist to inspire and help our people, organizations, communities, and countries to thrive by building a better future. Our work underpins a prosperous society where people can find meaning and opportunity. It builds consumer and business confidence, empowers organizations to find imaginative ways of deploying capital, enables fair, trusted, and functioning social and economic institutions, and allows our friends, families, and communities to enjoy the quality of life that comes with a sustainable future. And as the largest 100% Canadian-owned and operated professional services firm in our country, we are proud to work alongside our clients to make a positive impact for all Canadians.

By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters.

• Have many careers in one Firm.
• Enjoy flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that foster a culture of well-being and connectedness.
• Learn from deep subject matter experts through mentoring and on the job coaching

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Get ready to launch your career! We are looking for sharp minds to join our growing team, offering you the opportunity to uniquely apply economic and workforce analysis in an advisory context, providing strategic value to our clients.

What will your typical day look like?

The successful candidate will lead workforce development consulting engagements across Canada, combining strategic advisory work with advanced labour market analytics.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead workforce development strategies across sectors and regions, including labour forecasting, skills gap analysis, and workforce planning
• Advise on the design and evaluation of skills and training systems, including apprenticeships, upskilling/reskilling, and micro‑credentials
• Lead sector‑based workforce initiatives with industry and employers across priority sectors (e.g., construction, clean energy, health, digital)
• Design and execute labour market research and program evaluations using major Canadian datasets
• Translate complex analysis into clear reports, briefings, visualisations, and executive presentations
• Manage client relationships, deliver executive presentations, mentor staff, and support business development

About the team

Our team delivers strategic advisory, analytics, and evaluation services focused on workforce development, employment systems, and economic development across Canada. We support governments, industry, and communities in responding to labour market change and building resilient, inclusive workforces.

Our work includes:

• Workforce strategy, planning, and forecasting
• Labour market analysis and intelligence
• Skills and training system design
• Program evaluation and performance measurement
• Sector-based and regional workforce solutions

We work closely with federal, provincial, territorial, and Indigenous partners, as well as sector councils, training providers, and employer organizations.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

You are someone with:

• A degree in public policy, economics, public administration, education, human resources development, urban/regional planning, statistics, or a related field is required; a master’s degree is preferred
• Six or more years of experience in workforce development consulting, government workforce policy, training system administration, sector council leadership, or a comparable role within Canada’s workforce ecosystem
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a management or leadership role, including responsibility for project delivery, mentoring staff, or managing teams
• Demonstrated expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methods and hands-on experience with Canadian labour market datasets
• Experience designing and delivering program evaluations using recognized evaluation frameworks
• Outstanding analytical, writing, and communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality reports, data visualizations, and executive-level presentations
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment
• Proven ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder projects for federal agencies, provincial ministries, and/or Indigenous organizations
• Quebec Locations: Bilingualism in French and English is required for this position due to the nature of the role having interactions with National & Global clients and project teams

The following experience is not mandatory, but an asset:

• Strong understanding of Canada’s federal-provincial-territorial workforce policy architecture (e.g., WDAs, LMDAs, Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program, apprenticeship and Red Seal systems, provincial delivery models)
• Experience working with Indigenous communities, with demonstrated cultural competence is an asset
• Business development experience, including government proposal writing
• Eligibility for Government of Canada security clearance
• Excellent English communication skills; Bilingualism in French is an asset

A cover letter that includes your motivations in applying is a mandatory part of your application. It will display your writing abilities and give you an opportunity to tell us why you are passionate about helping our clients thrive in an ever-changing world. Please feel free to submit examples of written work or communications that you have completed which support your submission. Please include your cover letter and any supporting documents in one PDF with your resume. We look forward to seeing your application!

Total Rewards

The salary range for this position is $101,000 - $169,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.

Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. On top of our regular paid vacation days, some examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days", dedicated days of for learning (known as Development and Innovation Days), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.

Our promise to our people: Deloitte is where potential comes to life.

Be yourself, and more.

We are a group of talented people who want to learn, gain experience, and develop skills. Wherever you are in your career, we want you to advance.

You shape how we make impact.

Diverse perspectives and life experiences make us better. Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, we want you to feel like you belong here. We provide flexible working options to support you and how you can contribute.

Be the leader you want to be

Some guide teams, some change culture, some build essential expertise. We offer opportunities and experiences that support your continuing growth as a leader.

Have as many careers as you want.

We are uniquely able to offer you new challenges and roles – and prepare you for them. We bring together people with unique experiences and talents, and we are the place to develop a lasting network of friends, peers, and mentors.

The next step is yours

At Deloitte, we are all about doing business inclusively – that starts with having diverse colleagues of all abilities. Deloitte encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, candidates from Indigenous communities, and candidates from the Black community in support of living our values, creating a culture of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and our commitment to our AccessAbility Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and the BlackNorth Initiative.

We encourage you to connect with us at accessiblecareers@deloitte.ca if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations) or indigenouscareers@deloitte.ca for any questions relating to careers for Indigenous peoples at Deloitte (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).

When you apply, we will review your application using Deloitte's Global Talent Standards to ensure a consistent recruitment experience. Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

Deloitte Canada has 20 offices with representation across most of the country. We acknowledge that Deloitte offices stand on traditional, treaty, and unceded territories in what is now known as Canada. We recognize that Indigenous Peoples have been the caretakers of this land since time immemorial, nurturing its resources and preserving its natural beauty. We acknowledge this land is still home to many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, who continue to maintain their deep connection to the land and its sacred teachings. We humbly acknowledge that we are all Treaty people, and we commit to fostering a relationship of respect, collaboration, and stewardship with Indigenous communities in our shared goal of reconciliation and environmental sustainability.