Economic Specialist - Toronto, Canada - Ministry of Finance

Ministry of Finance

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Effective April 1, 2024, the salary range for this position is $82,217 to $121,155 per year in compliance with AMAPCEO collective agreement provisions.

The new rates, effective retroactive to April 1, 2024, were recently confirmed and dates for implementation of the new salary rates are still to be determined.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Economic Specialist to join our team at the Broader Public Sector (BPS) Pensions Branch of the Ministry of Finance and provide leadership, innovative policy analysis and advice regarding pension policy development.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

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OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code.

Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

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

Provide strategic advice and policy recommendations/options to senior management, the Deputy Minister, and Minister
Lead research and analysis projects and initiatives, including planning /designing /carrying out economic / pension policy research
Identify issues and lead project teams
Ensure the accuracy of policy analysis/fiscal estimates in the Ontario Budget

How do I qualify?:

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

You have experience conducting research and providing advice, interpretation and technical expertise to senior management on research findings
You can analyze and evaluate potential legislative and fiscal impacts of existing and proposed policies, programs and initiatives
You can conceptualize, lead and conduct policy relevant research studies/projects and conduct environmental scans
You can interpret and synthesize socioeconomic and demographic data and contribute analytical expertise to develop Budget papers/initiatives and Cabinet submissions

Project Management, Communication and Computer Skills:

You can lead/participate in assigned projects in order to provide guidance and review/edit work of team members
You have effective oral and written communication skills to respond to issues, provide recommendations, prepare reports, & contribute to the development of Cabinet submissions, etc
You have demonstrated presentation/ persuasion skills
You are an effective facilitator who uses diplomacy to represent the government and to communicate sensitive, political policy issues to others

Technical Knowledge:

You have knowledge of Ontario pension policy, programs and issue areas, including governing legislation, regulations, and administrative and operational functioning
You have knowledge of public policy and program development principles, and methodologies
You have experience with program analysis, evaluation and costing techniques
You are able to gather, evaluate, interpret, analyze and extract relevant data
You have demonstrated knowledge of research and economic/statistical analysis principles and techniques

Consultation and Relationship Management Skills:

You are able to establish key stakeholder linkages to work cooperatively on policy development initiatives with other ministries/external stakeholders
You are able to interact with representatives from various Ontario sectors to provide analysis and interpretation of public sector pension policies and programs and discuss the impact of government policies

Additional Information:

Address:

1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 7 Queens Park Cr, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation Group:

Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
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Schedule:

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Category:
Policy and Analysis
Posted on:
Friday, May 10, 2024
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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