Senior Economic Policy Analyst

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At the LCBO, we promote social responsibility, connect with our consumers through exceptional customer service, and encourage our employees to reach their potential. If you're looking for a career that will engage and inspire you to excel, let's get together – join the LCBO.

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About the job

We are seeking a self-motivated individual and team-player to provide strategic financial planning and forecasting, as well as statistical modelling and economic and policy-related analysis, research and project work. You will apply your skills and expertise to provide comprehensive analysis and reporting on operations, variances, trends and business issues. You will be writing monthly economic conditions reports and be responsible for the MD&A section of the LCBO Annual Report.

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate a strong foundation in financial and economic analysis and modelling through a combination of post-secondary education and/or related business experience
• Be a strategic thinker with exceptional communication skills to clearly communicate ideas both in writing and in oral presentations
• Have demonstrated research and analytical skills
• Possess good judgement and political acuity
• Have strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Be a deadline driven self-starter with proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results under tight timelines
• Be an advanced user of Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word and Publisher (experience with statistical applications, Microstrategy and/or Tableau is desirable.

Complementing the above qualifications are the LCBO leadership competencies:
• Lead people • Build relationships • Drive profitability • Deliver results • Enhance the brand• Integrity

How to Apply

To explore this challenging opportunity, please apply on-line, at www.lcbo.com/careers, to Human Resource Services, LCBO, quoting File #LCB-157/2017, by September 28, 2017. We appreciate your interest, and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The LCBO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.

Please Note:

• Candidates will be selected for assessment based on their résumé and cover letter detailing background and experience in relation to criteria as described in qualifications
• Candidate's assessment may include an interview, possible job-related testing, work performance, supervisor's evaluation, and attendance
• A résumé and cover letter must be submitted on-line at www.lcbo.com/careers.
• If contacted for an interview, please advise if you require accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act

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Additional information:

Note:

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