Economic impacts of tariffs and recession on independent school communities - ON-1086
Project type: ResearchDesired discipline(s): Finance, Mathematical Sciences, Statistics / Actuarial sciences, Economics, Social Sciences & Humanities
Company: Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS)
Project Length: 4 to 6 months
Preferred start date: As soon as possible.
Language requirement: English
Location(s): ON, Canada
No. of positions: 1
Desired education level: Master'sPhDPostdoctoral fellowRecent graduate
Open to applicants registered at an institution outside of Canada: No
About the company:
CAIS is a national accreditor and association of leading non-profit independent schools in Canada. CAIS schools serve nearly 55,000 students across seven provinces in Canada and Bermuda. The Association provides accreditation, research and professional development services to member schools.
Describe the project.:
We are seeking an economist or data scientist with understanding of economic factors to do an in-depth analysis of how tariffs may affect independent schools with specific foci on enrollment, advancement, and supply chains.
The goal is to provide a report to School Heads and Board Chairs to help them make informed decisions within their local contexts (E.g. BC vs. Ontario vs. Nova Scotia).
Support will be available from CAIS and member schools during the course of the project
Required expertise/skills:
Ability to analyze macroeconomic and microeconomic variables in North America, to provide a clear framework and model that can be understood by lay audiences and have strong written and oral communication skills to mobilize the knowledge.
