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Organization:
Ministry of Finance
Division:
Taxation Policy Division
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Temporary assignment up to 9 months
Job code:
3A005 - Communications03
Salary:
$54,665.00 - $75,652.00 Per year
Come bring your communication skills to this rewarding opportunity with the Ministry of Finance. You will have the chance to showcase your writing skills and be a part of a great team dedicated to the success of Ontario!
About the job
In this role, you will:
- provide strategic communications expertise and advice to senior management on a variety of complex corporate, commodity and sales tax issues
- provide input into and coordinate taxation content for major government documents, including the Ontario Budget and Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review
- establish strong working relationships with internal/external clients
- prepare communications responses and other correspondence related to corporate and commodity taxation on behalf of the Minister and Deputy Minister within key deadlines
- respond to all Freedom of Information requests as well as tracking requests and ensuring timelines are met
- research material to aid in the preparation of tax policy briefing notes for senior management
- liaise with colleagues and stakeholders across government while building strong working relationships
What you bring to the team
Technical Expertise:
- you understand government mandate, legislative framework, policies/programs and business goals
- you are familiar with the Freedom of Information Act
- you have an understanding of Ontario's tax system
Communication and Computer Skills:
- you can present materials effectively to senior management and various stakeholders using your strong presentation and writing skills
- you are able to establish good working relationships with colleagues
- you demonstrate strong negotiation skills
- you can use a variety of computer applications to develop communications materials
Analytical and Research Skills:
- you are able to analyze information and solve issues in a timely and strategic manner
- you can conduct thorough research and assess information and identify key issues to be addressed when preparing materials
Apply by:
Monday, November 20, 2017 11:59 pm EST
Position details:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 9 months, 95 Grosvenor St, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Category:
Communications; Marketing and Creative Services
Posted on:
Thursday, November 2, 2017
Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.
Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.
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