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ECONOMIC SPECIALIST
Organization:
Ministry of Finance
Division:
Office of the Budget and Treasury Board
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
19PEC - Ecomcs & Stat (Ama Unit) PEC19
Salary:
$71,881.00 - $92,540.00 Per Year
An interesting opportunity exists with the Social Policy and Fiscal Framework Branch to provide policy analysis and advice on federal-provincial fiscal arrangements, including Ontario's fiscal relationships with the federal government and other provinces.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:
• develop strategic policy options on fiscal federalism
• analyze financial data and design and operate quantitative models
• assess other governments' proposals and prepare written materials
• participate in budget processes
• attend inter-ministerial and intergovernmental meetings
• develop policy options and lead financial and economic analyses
• consult and communicate with other provinces, the federal government and other ministries in Ontario
How do I qualify?
Research, Analytical, Statistical and Quantitative Skills:
• You can perform complex assignments within tight deadlines
• You can analyze financial data and design and operate quantitative models
Technical Expertise:
• You have knowledge of economics, public finance, political science, public or business administration, or related discipline
• You can analyze complex issues and provide information and advice
• You understand the interdependence between the economy and government finances across Canada.
• You are able to exercise independence and creativity in determining the best method of research and analysis and in outlining viable policy alternatives related to federal-provincial fiscal relations
Communication, Negotiation, Interpersonal and Organizational Skills:
• You can prepare and present material to the Minister and senior management within the Ministry of Finance and other ministries
• You can lead project teams and to edit, guide and coordinate the work of others
Computer Skills:
• You are proficient with common computer programs and applications (e.g. spreadsheets, word processing and graphics packages) to store, share, model and present information
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 7 Queens Park Cres, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation Group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Schedule:
6
Category:
Finance and Economics
Posted on:
Friday, January 11, 2013
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 Friday, January 25, 2013 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.
