Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 10/15/2025 Worker Type: Permanent Language(s) Required: Bilingual (English and French) Term Duration (in months): Experienced economics leader needed Provide strategic direction and senior leadership for FCC’s economic research and forecasting function. In this role, you’ll serve as a key thought leader, representing the organization externally as the company’s primary spokesperson on matters spanning the economy, key trends in agriculture and agri-food industries, and economic insights to engage with customers, industry groups, government and the media. Leveraging your expertise in economics, you will deliver strategic analysis of macroeconomic trends, financial markets, and the agriculture and agri-food sector's operating environment. These insights will support executive decision-making, risk management, and the development of investment strategies. What you’ll do Develop and communicate the organization’s economic outlook, including interest rate forecasts, inflation trends, and dynamics in the agriculture and agri-food markets. Advise the executive team on economic risks and opportunities affecting lending, investment, and portfolio strategies. Align economic insights with corporate strategy, capital planning, and regulatory positioning. Lead macroeconomic and financial market research, including scenario modeling and stress testing. Monitor central bank policy, fiscal developments, and global economic indicators. Lead the production of regular economic reports and briefings for internal and external stakeholders. Represent the organization in media, industry forums, and regulatory consultations. Build relationships with government agencies, financial institutions and industry stakeholders. Provide economic commentary through publications and public speaking. Partner with Risk, Finance, and Strategy teams to integrate economic forecasts into business planning and decisions. Support Operations and Marketing in building relationships with customers and industry by providing data-driven economic analysis and insights. Guide cross-functional teams on the implications of economic shifts for lending and investment decisions. What we’re looking for Proven leader who is passionate about helping others succeed Strategic thinking and financial acumen, with advanced economic forecasting capabilities Collaborative relationship-builder who works across levels and teams, and develops partnerships with internal and external stakeholders Exceptional communicator able to provide actionable insights in a way that’s easy to understand What you’ll need A PHD or master’s degree in economics, finance or a related field and at least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in applied economics or policy analysis (or an equivalent combination of education and experience) Deep understanding of the agriculture environment and financial services ecosystem Ability to influence senior stakeholders and shape policy Advanced proficiency in both official languages (English and French) You belong here At FCC, we’re committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace – one that reflects the communities where we live, work and play. Our team is made stronger through diversity, and we’re dedicated to building a workforce that brings together a range of backgrounds, abilities and perspectives. We encourage qualified applicants to apply, including members of these four employment equity groups: • Indigenous Peoples • Members of visible minority groups • Persons with disabilities • Women Accessibility and accommodations To support an inclusive and accessible candidate experience, we encourage anyone needing an adjustment or accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process to email us at: TalentSupplyRecherch@fcc-fac.ca. An HR partner will respond and work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation. Information received in relation to accommodation requests will not impact hiring decisions. At FCC, we’re passionate about creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. Our team is made stronger by a range of backgrounds, abilities, strengths, and perspectives – and we’re committed to continuously improving so that we develop a workforce that reflects the communities where we live and work. Accommodations are available on request for individuals with disabilities during each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, kindly send an email to TalentSupplyRecherch@fcc-fac.ca. All information received in relations to accommodation will be kept confidential. We value language diversity, and adhere to Canada’s Official Languages Act. We encourage you to apply in English or French, whichever is your language of choice. Bilingualism (English and French) is important and is always considered an asset. Proud to be 100% invested in agriculture and food. Looking for a career with purpose? Bring your skills, enthusiasm and your true self to FCC. Providing financing, software and knowledge to the industry that feeds the world takes the talents of many — and with so many interesting areas to work in, you never know where your career will take you. Areas we hire for: IT Marketing Lending and Operations HR Finance Governance We’ve got you From a flexible work environment, competitive salary and benefits to a culture built on trust, support and growth, FCC offers an exceptional employee experience that brings out your best. What we do FCC is a financially self-sustaining federal Crown corporation with over 100 offices across Canada, and our corporate office in Regina, Saskatchewan. We lend money and provide other services to primary producers, agri-food operations and agribusinesses that provide inputs or add value to agriculture. Questions? To learn more about the recruitment process or your application, contact us at TalentSupplyRecherch@fcc-fac.ca.
