ECONOMIC SPECIALIST

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Work in a fast-paced, high-profile environment providing fiscal policy analysis, advice and assistance in the development of Ontario's fiscal plan.

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About the job

In this role, you will:
• develop and provide fiscal, financial and economic analysis to senior decision makers
• provide analysis and advice to senior management on the fiscal impact of policy and program decisions
• provide advice to management on potential issues related to the implementation of the multi-year fiscal plan, strategy and outlook
• review policy proposals and make recommendations that have impacts on funding and programs
• research and write papers, presentations and briefing materials
• coordinate and review input into the Provincial Budget, Fall Economic Statement and other reports
• evaluate the Province's progress in meeting its current fiscal targets

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What you bring to the team

Technical Expertise:

• You have demonstrated knowledge of economic, financial and accounting theories, principles and practices used in a public sector environment
• You have knowledge of the fiscal and accounting structure and budgeting processes in the public sector

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

• You have experience identifying key fiscal issues and developing potential resolutions
• You are able to plan and coordinate the economic and fiscal policy analysis and planning activities of the team in a high pressure environment

Consultation, Communication and Presentation Skills:

• You have demonstrated consultation skills
• You are able to provide accurate, timely and appropriate advice and information to senior management, the Minister of Finance and Cabinet Committees
• You have demonstrated oral and written communication and presentation skills to prepare and present materials to senior management and stakeholders
• You have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Computer Skills:

• You are proficient in computer modeling and software applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe PDF, and Outlook
• You can develop and present recommendations, reports, briefing notes, and related planning materials

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Additional information:

Note:

• T-FN-51261/13
  
  As a result of the recently agreed to AMAPCEO collective agreement, a new job evaluation system will be implemented on October 1, 2013 and the job code identified in this posting is subject to revision. In the new job evaluation system, the classification level of this position has not yet been determined

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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.