Economic Analysis Consultant (Internship)

Who We Are

Limestone Analytics (Limestone) is a growing international consulting firm based in Kingston, Ontario, specializing in the economic analysis of public policies, social programs, and international development projects. We help organizations advance meaningful change through collaborative and evidence-based decision making. Since our inception in 2016, Limestone has successfully completed assignments for governments, multilaterals, and large NGOs around the world, including USAID, the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), the World Bank, World Vision, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the World Health Organization, and Nutrition International.  

The Opportunity 

Limestone is accepting applications for two summer internship positions in 2025. Sample projects from past interns include a comparison of the alternative maternal health supplements to inform global recommendations, an ex-post economic analysis of the impact of rural electrification in El Salvador, and on the methodology to estimate and forecast impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on workers and employers to design and implement cost-effective relief and recovery programs. Research undertaken as part of this internship will be discussed further with individual candidates and may be used as part of an MA student’s master’s essay. They will also have the possibility of working with faculty involved in the project to publish their research in an academic journal.

This is an excellent opportunity for economics students early in their career to gain varied and in-depth experience in a wide range of economics methods and principles with a professional and innovative company that is making a positive impact in the world. In addition, a variety of our interns have continued their employment with Limestone in a full-time capacity subsequent to their internship.

This job is hosted through MITACS. Candidates must be Queen's University students.

Compensation and Work Environment 

• $10,000 CAD for min. 500 hours of work over the course of a 4-month period (~$20 / hr). Interns typically work 30 hours a week and take one week off over the course of the internship for thesis work.
• This job is hosted through MITACS. Candidates must be Queen's University students in the Economics program.
• Equipment expenses will be covered and if travel is required, all travel expenses will be covered by Limestone.
• Weekly team lunches.
• Successful candidates will work from Limestone’s office in Kingston, Ontario with some flexibility for remote work (in-office requirement is ~80%). 
• Internships are 4-months long, starting May 2024. Exact start date is negotiable.
• Students that exhibit exemplary performance over the internship, may be offered a full-time position at Limestone.

How to Apply 

Please apply directly using the 'apply for this job' button below.

The deadline for submissions is February 23rd 2025 at 11:59pm EST. Applications will be assessed on a rolling and first-come basis. We thank all applicants for their interest in the role but due to application volumes, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted in the two weeks following the submission deadline. Interviews will have two to three stages: 1) a 30-minute video call with HR (~10 questions), 2) a 45-minute interview with HR and technical team member (~12-15 questions), and 3) a possible thrid interview with HR and a senior technical team member. Second and third interviews may be over video call or in person at our Kingston office.

Please note that while a cover letter is optional for this role, they are highly encouraged. In your cover letter, please include one short paragraph outlining an area of work or research that you are particularly interested in and would like to explore further and reference this request asking you to do so.

Limestone is committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA2S+ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. If you require special accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.