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Policy Analyst
Organization:
Ministry of Finance
Division:
Provincial Local Finance Division
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
4A007 - Policy04
Salary:
$58,831.00 - $82,250.00 Per Year
Don't miss this opportunity to play a key role in the development of financial strategic policies that have an impact across the province. We are seeking an experienced, creative, team oriented Policy Analyst to join the Municipal Finance Strategic Policy & Research Unit.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:
• provide qualitative and quantitative analysis and advice on a wide range of provincial-municipal finance issues related to municipal funding and property tax policy
• assist senior staff in the preparation of briefing materials for Minister and other senior management
• conduct research and data analysis relating to government's municipal strategies and policy priorities
• develop and maintain a network of key partners and stakeholders across all levels of government
• represent the branch on intra/inter-ministerial committees
How do I qualify?
Analytical and Research Skills:
• You can analyze issues and provide strategic policy advice
• You have experience acquiring data and information from a variety of sources and integrating information from different sources
Technical Expertise:
• You understand economic objectives and policy development and decision-making processes
• You understand municipal funding or municipal and/or public finance processes
• You have knowledge of economic theories, quantitative analysis and financial management
Communication and Relationship Building Skills:
• You have experience preparing briefing materials for senior management
• You are able to manage relationships and liaise with stakeholders
Problem Solving Skills:
• You are able to synthesize information and turn data into information
• You have experience finding data trends from large amounts of data
• You have experience identifying data problems and providing creative solutions
Computer Skills:
• You have knowledge of spreadsheets and other data modelling tools and techniques
• You have experience using databases or statistical software for complex financial, economic or other quantitative analysis
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 777 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation Group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Schedule:
6
Category:
Finance and Economics
Posted on:
Friday, September 18, 2015
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Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, October 2, 2015 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.
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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.
