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Writer/Coordinator
Organization:
Ministry of Finance
Division:
Taxation Policy Division
Language of Position(s):
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!
What can I expect to do in this role?
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
How do I qualify?
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
Additional Information:
Address:
- 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
Schedule:
6
Category:
Communications; Marketing and Creative Services
Posted on:
Thursday, November 2, 2017
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Monday, November 20, 2017 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
