JOURNAL ARTICLE

Labour Market Landscape for Economics Graduates in Canada.

  • Published In: Canadian Public Policy, 2025, v. 51, n. 1. P. 61 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Eshtehardi, Mojgan Samandar Ali 3 of 3

Abstract

This study analyzes the Canadian job market demands and skill requirements for economics graduates using web scraping and natural language processing (NLP) on job listings from Indeed.ca. It identifies Ontario (Toronto), Quebec (Montreal), and Alberta (Calgary) as key regional hubs, with Microsoft Office—especially Excel—being the most frequently required software. Economics graduates are expected to possess a broad set of technical skills, including data management, advanced modeling, programming (Python, SQL), and presentation/documentation abilities, alongside highly sought-after soft skills such as communication, teamwork, and analytical thinking. The research highlights the multidisciplinary competition economics graduates face and provides an enhanced dictionary of soft and technical skills to support educators, policy-makers, and job seekers in aligning skill development with regional labor market needs. No significant provincial differences in overall skill demands were found, though some variations exist, particularly for remote positions.

Additional Information

  • Source:Canadian Public Policy. 2025/03, Vol. 51, Issue 1, p61
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Economics
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0317-0861
  • DOI:10.3138/cpp.2024-023
  • Accession Number:183628772
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