Jonathan Barr — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Senior Director at Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada
Previously Director of Policy, Research, Analysis, and Geomatics within Employment and Social Development Canada
Led a team of researchers and statisticians looking at emerging labour market and skills trends across Canada
Served as Deputy Head of Division within the OECD's Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities for almost 10 years
Led a team of economists at the OECD, publishing more than 40 reports across 30 countries
Worked for the Ontario government, leading policy projects related to employment, skills, and early childhood education
Supported negotiations for a new Canada-European Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement at the Canadian Mission to the European Union
Holds a Masters of Public Administration from the University of Victoria

Biography

Jonathan Barr is a Senior Director at Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada. In this role, he contributes to policy and strategic initiatives within the Canadian government. Prior to his current position, he was the Director of Policy, Research, Analysis, and Geomatics within Employment and Social Development Canada, where he led a team of researchers and statisticians. This team focused on analyzing emerging labor market and skills trends across Canada.