Sales Tax Policy/data Analyst - Toronto, Canada - Ministry of Finance

Ministry of Finance

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Here is your opportunity to effect change This exciting position will challenge you to use your technical expertise to support government decision-making related to tax policy in the Sales and Commodity Tax Data Analysis Unit.

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What can I expect to do in this role?: You will:

provide policy analysis, quantitative research and advice on sales and commodity taxes, including the Harmonized Sales Tax

- conduct data modelling and economic, statistical, and quantitative data analysis to assist in the development of strategic policy options for senior management
- participate in the budget process and assess proposals by other jurisdictions and ministries

How do I qualify?:

Technical Knowledge and Analysis Skills:

You have knowledge of the principles and methodologies of economics, finance and tax accounting related to tax policy development
You have knowledge of policy and program development principles/techniques and government decision making processes
You have knowledge of research and statistical/quantitative analysis principles and techniques to conduct research projects, quantitative analysis and to identify/analyze emerging tax policy trends and options

Communication, Interpersonal & Consultation Skills:

You have oral and written communication and presentation skills to respond to issues, provide recommendations, prepare reports, briefing materials and correspondence and contribute to the development of Cabinet submissions
You use your relationship/partnership management skills to establish stakeholder linkages with stakeholders
You have consensus building, consultation and advisory skills to represent the ministry on task forces/working committees to discuss taxation policy proposals, issues and concerns

Computer Skills:

Communication Skills:

You have written communication skills to prepare reports, and briefing materials
You have oral communication skills to make presentations to senior management
You are proficient with research, economic, statistical, word processing, spreadsheet, graphic and database software to research and prepare analyses, briefing materials, presentations, and reports.

Additional Information:

Address:

1 Permanent, 95 Grosvenor St, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation Group:

Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
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Schedule:
6
Category:
Policy and Analysis
Posted on:
Monday, April 17, 2023
Note:
The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including shortterm assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
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