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SENIOR ECONOMIST
Organization:
Ministry of Finance
Division:
Office of the Budget and Treasury Board
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
1 Temporary (up to 12 months with possible extension)
Job Code:
6A007 - Policy06
Salary:
$69,680.00 - $99,600.00 Per Year
Work in a fast-paced, high-profile environment providing fiscal policy analysis, advice and assistance in the development and coordination of Ontario's fiscal plan.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:
• develop and provide financial and economic analysis to senior decision makers, including participating in the development of the Province's fiscal strategy and architecture
• coordinate and author sections of the Provincial Budget, Fall Economic Statement and other reports
• take a lead role within the ministry in collecting, summarizing and analysing financial and economic information
• work on a wide range of issues related to the Province's fiscal plan and evaluate the Province's progress in meeting its current fiscal targets
How do I qualify?
Technical Expertise:
• You have demonstrated knowledge of both the theory and practice of economics, accounting and finance
• You have knowledge of the application of economic and fiscal policy analysis, government planning and reporting procedures
• You have knowledge of public fiscal policy theories and practices
Analytical and Problem Solving Skills:
• You can anticipate concerns and develop potential resolutions
• You can lead the economic and fiscal policy analysis and planning activities of the team in a high pressure environment under tight timelines
Communication and Presentation Skills:
• You can exchange information and provide interpretation and advice
• You can develop comprehensive and concise recommendations
Computer Skills:
• You are proficient in computer software applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe PDF, and Outlook
• You can develop and present fiscal planning reports, briefing notes, and other planning materials
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 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:
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Note:
- As a result of the recently agreed to AMAPCEO collective agreement, a new job evaluation system will be implemented on October 1, 2013. In the new job evaluation system, the classification level of this position is Level 6 with a salary range of $69,680.00 - $99,600.00
C-FN-55205/13
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 Thursday, September 5, 2013 11:59 pm EDT. 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.
