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Organization:
Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation
Division:
Trade Policy Branch
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Temporary (12 months)
Job code:
02285 - Economist 3 (Bargaining Unit)
Salary:
$1,199.20 - $1,531.29 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Showcase your policy planning and consultation skills and join a dedicated and innovative team of professionals working on trade policy issues with the Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation.
About the job
You will:
• conduct economic and trade policy research and analysis
• identify policy options
• review developments in trade negotiations and disputes
• prepare cabinet submissions, policy papers, briefing materials, reports and correspondence
• participate in federal/provincial meetings and conduct consultations
What you bring to the team
Technical Knowledge
You have:
• demonstrated knowledge and understanding of international and interprovincial trade agreements, trade negotiations and trade dispute resolution processes
• sound knowledge of Ontario's economy and current trade, economic and other major policy issues
Policy Planning, Research, Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
• you have proven policy planning, research, interpreting, analyzing and problem-solving skills to identify key policy issues and options
• you can provide support to senior government officials
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• you have well-developed oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work prepare cabinet submissions, policy papers, briefing materials and correspondence to the Minister
• you have ability to present findings
• you can work effectively in a team environment
Organizational Skills
• you have proven organizational skills to prioritize and complete assignments in a fast paced, high pressure environment
Computer Skills
• you have proficiency using computer software such as the MS Office Suite
• you have proven ability to use computerized data/information sources for research purposes
Apply by:
Wednesday, December 5, 2012 11:59 pm EST
Position details:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 900 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Category:
Policy and Analysis
Posted on:
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
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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