Walmart Canada · 3 months ago
Senior Manager, Economist
Bentonville, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $220K/yr
5+ years expWalmart Canada is a leading retail organization, and they are seeking a Senior Manager, Economist to drive business plans and projects while providing supervision and development opportunities for associates. The role involves advanced economic analysis, data science, and strategic communication to enhance workforce analytics and decision-making processes.
DeliveryRetailShopping
Responsibilities
Identify workforce and operational needs
Develop and communicate business plans and priorities
Remove barriers and obstacles impacting performance
Provide resources and identify performance standards
Measure progress and adjust performance accordingly
Develop contingency plans and demonstrate adaptability
Support continuous learning
Select and train associates
Mentor and assign duties
Build a team-based work environment
Establish performance expectations and conduct regular evaluations
Provide recognition and rewards
Coach for success and improvement
Promote a belonging mindset in the workplace
Promote and support company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity:
Train and provide direction on their use and application
Ensure compliance with policies and procedures
Utilize and support the Open Door Policy
Structure hypotheses, research questions, and strategic advice
Apply causal inference methodologies (e.g., difference-in-differences, synthetic control methods)
Leverage econometric techniques (e.g., panel data models, event study methodologies)
Design and execute controlled experiments using A/B testing frameworks
Implement causal inference methods to measure the impact of workforce programs
Explore and validate workforce and labor market data
Produce advanced summary statistics and evaluate complex correlations
Apply machine learning techniques (e.g., supervised learning, clustering algorithms)
Leverage third-party labor market data sources for analysis
Write high-quality, production-grade code in Python and SQL
Develop interactive dashboards and automated reporting systems
Communicate complex workforce analysis and economic concepts
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders
Mentor analytical teams on causal inference methodologies and machine learning applications
Qualification
Required
Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL for large-scale workforce data analysis
Expertise in causal inference methods (e.g., difference-in-differences, synthetic control)
Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms
Knowledge of third-party labor market data vendors and workforce intelligence platforms
Familiarity with labor economics and workforce analytics methodologies
Preferred
PhD in Economics, Statistics, or related quantitative field
5+ years of experience in applied economics with focus on labor markets or workforce analytics
Experience leading complex analytical projects in workforce or labor market research
Understanding of labor market dynamics, wage determination, and workforce mobility patterns
Benefits
Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities.
Company
Walmart Canada
Walmart Canada is a subsidiary of Walmart that operates a chain of more than 400 stores nationwide. It is a sub-organization of Walmart.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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2025-12-18
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2025-12-03
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