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Economist
Organization:
Ministry of Infrastructure
Division:
Infrastructure Economics and Finance Branch
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
4A007 - Policy04
Salary:
$60,650.00 - $82,250.00 Per Year
If you are interested in bringing your policy and analytical skills to help shape Ontario's provincial infrastructure policies, then this opportunity is ideal for you.
The Ministry of Infrastructure, Infrastructure Policy and Planning Division is seeking a skilled Economist that will provide advice related to infrastructure finance and public and private partnerships in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
What can I expect to do in this role?
You will:
• conduct complex policy, statistical and socio-economic research and financial analysis
• provide strategic policy advice related to infrastructure finance and public-private partnerships
• manipulate and compile data using qualitative and quantitative analysis
• identify and analyze contentious issues and provide options and recommendations to senior management
• prepare and present research findings, policy options, briefings to senior executives
• establish a network of internal and external contacts and manage effective working relationships with stakeholders
How do I qualify?
Technical expertise:
• You have knowledge and/or experience in economics, business administration or related disciplines such as urban planning, social sciences, humanities, and accounting.
• You have knowledge and/experience in policy development.
Research, analytical and planning skills:
• You have excellent analytical skills and strategic thinking abilities.
• You are able to undertake financial analysis and capital planning.
Communication skills:
• You possess excellent written and oral presentation skills.
• You are able to identify issues and prepare effective reports, briefing notes and presentation materials.
Computer skills:
• You have knowledge and experience in the use of information technology and information management.
• You have effective computer-based quantitative and graphics skills in order to undertake modelling, carry out spreadsheet analysis, prepare reports and correspondence, conduct research and communicate electronically.
Project management skills:
• You have project management and organizational skills to work on projects while making optimal use of other professional resources and inputs within and outside the government.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 7 Queens Park Cr, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation Group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Schedule:
6
Category:
Finance and Economics
Posted on:
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Note:
- As a result of the recently agreed to AMAPCEO collective agreement, a new job evaluation system will be implemented on October 1, 2013 and the job code identified in this posting is subject to revision. In the new job evaluation system, the classification level of this position has not yet been determined.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Thursday, July 18, 2013 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
