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Organization:
Ministry of Infrastructure
Division:
Infrastructure Policy and Planning Division
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Temporary (up to 13 months)
Job code:
20PEC - Ecomcs & Stat (Ama Unit) PEC20
Salary:
$76,666.00 - $99,591.00 Per year
If you are you interested in bringing highly advanced policy and analytical skills to help shape Ontario's municipal infrastructure policies, then this opportunity is ideal for you.
The Ministry of Infrastructure, Infrastructure Policy and Planning Division is seeking a highly skilled Senior Economist that will provide expert advice related to municipal infrastructure policy in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• develop policy and financial advice for senior executives within the Ministry, Treasury Board, Management Board of Cabinet and Cabinet Committees
• have central agency capital planning responsibilities for assigned line ministries
• lead and perform complex research and analysis that support the development of infrastructure policies and programs related to the municipal sector
• regularly brief senior executives
• consult extensively with partner ministries and stakeholders
What you bring to the team
Technical expertise
• you have advanced knowledge and/or experience in economics, business administration or related disciplines (i.e. urban planning, social sciences, humanities, accounting)
• you have knowledge of public sector capital planning, allocation, policy development, and accounting
Communication and Analytical Skills
• you have exceptional analytical and writing skills and superior oral presentation, negotiation and consultation skills
Computer Skills
• you have expert 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, research and prepare confidential proposals, and communicate electronically
Project Management Skills
• you have demonstrated project management, organizational and motivational abilities to lead projects and portfolio assignments, making optimal use of other professional resources and inputs within and outside the government
Apply by:
Wednesday, January 23, 2013 11:59 pm EST
Position details:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 13 months, 7 Queen's Park Crescent, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Category:
Finance and Economics
Posted on:
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Note:
- Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
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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