Senior Economist

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Don't miss this opportunity to support the strategic development and analysis of corporate tax policy formulation. We are looking for a team-oriented Senior Economist to join the Corporate and Commodity Taxation Branch.

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About the job

In this role, you will:

• provide expert advice and analysis to develop strategic plan for corporate tax reform/restructuring
• prepare detailed briefing notes and presentations for senior management and review the work of junior staff
• develop and maintain linkages between taxation issues
• liaise with federal and provincial counterparts, line ministries, government agencies to discuss tax policy
• act as a team/project leader to establish work plans and project objectives

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What you bring to the team

Taxation, Policy and Economic Knowledge:

• you have demonstrated knowledge or experience in economics, quantitative techniques, public finance or comparable discipline
• you have are able to identify and quantify the impact of potential corporate tax policy changes
• you have knowledge of policy and budget processes

Research, Analytical and Computer Skills:

• you are able to research and develop a range of policy options
• you have knowledge or experience using statistical and quantitative methods, including conceptual, modelling and analytical skills
• you are proficient in computer software applications to support advanced quantitative analysis and function in current technological environment

Communication, Interpersonal and Project Management Skills:

• you have demonstrated oral and written communication skills to effectively convey results of analysis
• you have experience preparing draft policy and budget papers
• you are able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior officials, associates and staff at all levels
• you have the ability to plan and carry out projects to deadline and supervise staff

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Additional information:

Note:

• 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.