- Developing new financial policies or revisions to existing ones by conducting gap analyses, benchmarking and research, stakeholder consultations, collecting and analyzing data, and developing options and recommendations.
- Ensuring financial policies are accurate, adhering to existing legislation and City Bylaws and other policies.
- Conducting in-depth and thorough research on municipal finance related topics.
- Preparing concise, accurate, and informative reports and presentations explaining policy recommendations or research outcomes.
- Liaising with multi-discipline professionals in various city departments and providing direction on financial policy matters as required.
- Monitoring and evaluating the implementation and effectiveness of policies, including impact analysis.
- Other duties as assigned.
- A post-secondary degree in Public Policy, Economics, Business, Finance, or a related field.
- Relevant experience in policy analysis and research.
- In-dept knowledge and understanding of municipal finance related topics and processes
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders and to explain complex issues in a clear, concise manner.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
Financial Policy and Research Consultant - Mississauga, Canada - City of Mississauga
Description
Req ID: 24905
Vacancy Type: Temporary
Contract Duration: up to 12 months with possibility of extension
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: 04/26/2024
Job Summary
Financial Policy and Research Consultant is responsible for the research, analysis, development, update and interpretation of the city's financial policies to ensure they are reflective of the City's strategic goals and current practices and procedures. This position is also responsible of conducting research on municipal finance related topics as assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager, Strategic Financial Initiatives, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
Skills and Qualifications
Hourly Rate/Salary: $ $63.63
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: Civic Centre
Organization Unit: CMO/Strategic Financial Initiatives
Department/Division/Section: CMO/City Manager's Office , CMO/Finance Division , Financial Strategies
Non-Union/Union: Non Union
A Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) or Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) will be required of the successful candidate, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.
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Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.