Anthony Mantione

I provide Canadians with information to make informed decisions about their career path. One part of my job is conducting research and writing reports on issues related to the job market in Canada. This ranges from estimating skills shortages to analyzing how something like COVID-19 affects employment. I also try to understand how different populations are treated in the workforce. These can include youths, persons with disabilities, and others. This work relies on mathematics. In particular, I use a lot of statistical analysis and modeling.

As a senior economist, I also manage projects. I provide feedback and support on the research and work of other economists on my team. I work with with different organizations at the federal government. Some examples are Statistics Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada. I also work with the provinces and territories. I would say that I spend half to two-thirds of my week in meetings. During this time I am delegating work, providing feedback and support. Some meetings are for planning and brainstorming.

I also present my work at various professional conferences and meetings. The work I do is a mixture of independent research and collaboration. It all depends on the project. I need an understanding of statistics to succeed in my role. It’s also very important that I be able to write well. I need to communicate complex topics in a clear and understandable manner. This could be in writing, such as a report or a blog. At other times, I am communicating through a presentation to hundreds of people.