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Role: Lead Economist
Transport Canada Consulting Opportunity (Federal Government Contract) Robertson & Company is seeking experienced consultants to support a bid submission for a Transport Canada engagement involving the economic, financial, and operational assessment of a proposed transborder airline joint venture. The successful team will support sophisticated merger/joint venture analysis, econometric modelling, financial assessment, and airline industry research and advisory services.
The team will also include the following members: Lead Financial Analyst & Airline Industry SME
Contract Duration: Contract award through June 30, 2027. Major analytical deliverables are expected by October 2026, with ongoing advisory support through June 2027. Work Location: Remote/telework from the consultant's place of business. No travel is anticipated. Must be in Canada. Security Requirement: Reliability Status is mandatory (must have 5+ years in Canada)
Mandatory Requirements University degree in Economics. Minimum three (3) years of experience, obtained within the last ten (10) years, conducting or supporting the analysis of mergers, acquisitions and/or joint ventures. Demonstrated experience performing economic analysis in support of merger, acquisition, or joint venture reviews. Experience applying econometric techniques and economic modelling methodologies. Experience working with large datasets and quantitative analysis tools. Experience contributing to project deliverables, reports, recommendations, and analytical findings. Strong Assets Airline industry experience. Route and network analysis experience. Airline pricing analysis experience. Merger simulation modelling experience. Competition economics experience. Experience using SAS, STATA, R, Python, MATLAB or equivalent statistical software. Experience processing very large datasets using SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL or equivalent tools. PhD in Economics. Experience evaluating operating efficiencies and double marginalization impacts. Experience supporting government, regulatory, transportation, competition bureau, aviation, or public interest assessments. Responsibilities Conduct economic and econometric analysis related to proposed airline joint ventures. Develop and defend analytical methodologies. Design and execute merger simulation models. Assess pricing impacts and competitive effects. Contribute to final reports, recommendations, and presentations.
Economic Analysis Deliverables The contractor must provide: Econometric modelling of the proposed airline joint venture Merger simulation models Analysis of likely price increases/decreases Assessment of deadweight loss impacts Network-wide analysis Regional/subgroup analysis Route-level analysis Passenger and cargo analysis Analysis of impacts on competing carriers Analysis of operating efficiencies Analysis of reductions in double marginalization Complete code used to generate results Methodology support and replication assistance to TC
Team Deliverables Final Report (Due by approximately October 2026) The contractor must produce a detailed written report containing: Executive Summary Background information on the carriers Objectives of the analysis Theoretical framework Data, Methodology and Model Specification Estimation results through merger simulation for each output Analysis of results Robustness checks Hypothetical scenarios and sensitivity analysis Potential risks (loss of competition, barriers to entry) Potential benefits (operating efficiencies) Conclusion Revisions requested by Transport Canada (TC)
Only those who are qualified will be contacted. How to Apply If you are a motivated professional looking to contribute to a leading team, please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and experience relevant to this role. Robertson values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We invite all qualified individuals to apply. Robertson is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are a certified diverse supplier and actively seek to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors. Join us in building a diverse and inclusive environment.
About Robertson & Company Ltd.
Robertson & Company Ltd. is a leading professional services firm providing recruitment-related, advisory and consulting services to corporations, professional organizations, governments, and public & private institutions.
RELATIONSHIP VERSUS TRANSACTION
Success in the recruitment services industry depends on deep relationships built on trust and performance. Our focus is never simply on the transaction at hand but on what is best for our client, both today and in the long run. We consider this unique approach and perspective to be the driving force behind our continued success in this highly competitive space.
DEEP INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
While we work with many industries, Robertson & Company has exceptional experience and a proven track record with some of North America's leading financial institutions. We understand the needs of the industry and its inner workings better than any other recruitment firm. This is evidenced by our enviable client retention rate of nearly 100%.
A PROVEN TRACK RECORD
In our world, longevity is based on consistently delivering time and time again. Robertson & Company has just such a proven track record of performance. Our commitment to exceptional client communication, the use of proprietary screening and selection processes and an uncompromising commitment to excellence has served both us and our clients well.
Robertson is a Proud Certified Diversity Supplier.
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About the role
Role: Lead Economist
Transport Canada Consulting Opportunity (Federal Government Contract) Robertson & Company is seeking experienced consultants to support a bid submission for a Transport Canada engagement involving the economic, financial, and operational assessment of a proposed transborder airline joint venture. The successful team will support sophisticated merger/joint venture analysis, econometric modelling, financial assessment, and airline industry research and advisory services.
The team will also include the following members: Lead Financial Analyst & Airline Industry SME
Contract Duration: Contract award through June 30, 2027. Major analytical deliverables are expected by October 2026, with ongoing advisory support through June 2027. Work Location: Remote/telework from the consultant's place of business. No travel is anticipated. Must be in Canada. Security Requirement: Reliability Status is mandatory (must have 5+ years in Canada)
Mandatory Requirements University degree in Economics. Minimum three (3) years of experience, obtained within the last ten (10) years, conducting or supporting the analysis of mergers, acquisitions and/or joint ventures. Demonstrated experience performing economic analysis in support of merger, acquisition, or joint venture reviews. Experience applying econometric techniques and economic modelling methodologies. Experience working with large datasets and quantitative analysis tools. Experience contributing to project deliverables, reports, recommendations, and analytical findings. Strong Assets Airline industry experience. Route and network analysis experience. Airline pricing analysis experience. Merger simulation modelling experience. Competition economics experience. Experience using SAS, STATA, R, Python, MATLAB or equivalent statistical software. Experience processing very large datasets using SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL or equivalent tools. PhD in Economics. Experience evaluating operating efficiencies and double marginalization impacts. Experience supporting government, regulatory, transportation, competition bureau, aviation, or public interest assessments. Responsibilities Conduct economic and econometric analysis related to proposed airline joint ventures. Develop and defend analytical methodologies. Design and execute merger simulation models. Assess pricing impacts and competitive effects. Contribute to final reports, recommendations, and presentations.
Economic Analysis Deliverables The contractor must provide: Econometric modelling of the proposed airline joint venture Merger simulation models Analysis of likely price increases/decreases Assessment of deadweight loss impacts Network-wide analysis Regional/subgroup analysis Route-level analysis Passenger and cargo analysis Analysis of impacts on competing carriers Analysis of operating efficiencies Analysis of reductions in double marginalization Complete code used to generate results Methodology support and replication assistance to TC
Team Deliverables Final Report (Due by approximately October 2026) The contractor must produce a detailed written report containing: Executive Summary Background information on the carriers Objectives of the analysis Theoretical framework Data, Methodology and Model Specification Estimation results through merger simulation for each output Analysis of results Robustness checks Hypothetical scenarios and sensitivity analysis Potential risks (loss of competition, barriers to entry) Potential benefits (operating efficiencies) Conclusion Revisions requested by Transport Canada (TC)
Only those who are qualified will be contacted. How to Apply If you are a motivated professional looking to contribute to a leading team, please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and experience relevant to this role. Robertson values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We invite all qualified individuals to apply. Robertson is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are a certified diverse supplier and actively seek to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors. Join us in building a diverse and inclusive environment.
About Robertson & Company Ltd.
Robertson & Company Ltd. is a leading professional services firm providing recruitment-related, advisory and consulting services to corporations, professional organizations, governments, and public & private institutions.
RELATIONSHIP VERSUS TRANSACTION
Success in the recruitment services industry depends on deep relationships built on trust and performance. Our focus is never simply on the transaction at hand but on what is best for our client, both today and in the long run. We consider this unique approach and perspective to be the driving force behind our continued success in this highly competitive space.
DEEP INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
While we work with many industries, Robertson & Company has exceptional experience and a proven track record with some of North America's leading financial institutions. We understand the needs of the industry and its inner workings better than any other recruitment firm. This is evidenced by our enviable client retention rate of nearly 100%.
A PROVEN TRACK RECORD
In our world, longevity is based on consistently delivering time and time again. Robertson & Company has just such a proven track record of performance. Our commitment to exceptional client communication, the use of proprietary screening and selection processes and an uncompromising commitment to excellence has served both us and our clients well.
Robertson is a Proud Certified Diversity Supplier.