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Senior Economist
Organization:
Ministry of Finance
Division:
Office of the Treasury Board
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
2 Permanent, 3 Temporary
Job Code:
6A007 - Policy06
Salary:
$67,590.00 - $99,600.00 Per Year
An exciting opportunity exists with the Planning and Expenditure Management Division, Office of the Treasury Board! Consider this position where you will provide effective leadership and policy advice on economic and financial issues.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:
• provide analysis and advice on fiscal strategy and policy priorities and issues
• support business planning, estimates and budget processes for assigned ministries
• assess the impacts of new policy and business initiatives
• liaise and build relationships with stakeholders
• prepare and present complex fiscal and budgetary presentations, briefings notes and reports to senior management
• provide technical guidance and leadership to team members
How do I qualify?
Technical Expertise:
• You have demonstrated abilities in mathematical problem solving and analysis
• You have demonstrated knowledge of fiscal and economic analysis, and fiscal policy development
• You are familiar with trends in fiscal and economic policy
• You have knowledge of accounting, budget planning, expenditure management and risk analysis
• You have knowledge of results-based management and government decision-making processes
• You have knowledge of fiscal and expenditure structure of government and understanding of public finance
Communication, Negotiation and Relationship Building Skills:
• You can build effective relationships with senior management and stakeholders
• You can act as the key contact for client ministries in dealing with fiscal and budgetary issues
• You can provide advice to client ministries and respond to issues
• You can prepare and present briefings to senior management
Leadership, Teamwork and Time Management Skills:
• You can lead team members on technical subject matters and clearly define roles and responsibilities within a team
• You can ensure current and accurate numerical information is available to meet tight timelines
Analytical, Problem Solving and Research Skills:
• You can analyze policy proposals, provide advice on implications, and develop policy options for decision-makers
• You can pay attention to detail in order to find, correct and avoid numerical errors
Computer Skills:
• You are able to manage information using technology
• You can present complex numerical information using tables, charts, graphs and diagrams
Additional Information:
Address:
- 2 English Permanent, 7 Queens Park Cr, Toronto, Toronto Region
- 3 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 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:
Friday, January 16, 2015
Note:
- The minimum salary rate identified in this posting will be revised effective April 1, 2015. The new salary minimum would be $67,590.
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 Friday, January 30, 2015 11:59 pm EST. 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.
