Job Description

Apply By: Monday, June 23, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Economist

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Job ID:

230213

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Finance

Division:

Office of Economic Policy Division

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary - up to 12 months with the possibility of extension

Job code:

4A007 - Policy04

Salary:

$71,563.00 - $100,052.00 Per year

Join Us in Shaping Ontario's Economic Future

The Ministry of Finance is looking for a policy expert with a passion for economics to help shape effective policies that support Ontario's diverse urban and rural communities. If you enjoy tackling complex challenges, working with data, and turning ideas into real-world solutions, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people across the province.

About the job

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As an Economist, you will:



monitor and evaluate the economic performance of Ontario's innovation performance and regional economies provide economic analysis and strategic policy advice and options on a range of innovation, regional, industrial, and business policy issues work with policy and program stakeholders to analyze proposals and develop options to support economic growth identify, and conduct research on emerging issues provide sophisticated quantitative and qualitative analysis develop strategic and viable policy options

What you bring to the team

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Economic Knowledge:

You have:




knowledge of economic theories and policy development an understanding of the economic issues which affect the competitiveness of Ontario's innovation performance, regional economies and industries ability to review and analyze data and assess economic trends and developments ability to prepare economic reports and recommendations familiarity with the government decision-making process
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Analytical and Project Management Skills:

You can:



analyze data and statistics Use statistical modelling tools to explore data and carry out your own analysis prepare statistical reports and analysis using computer-based databases and graphics-based programs Conduct thorough research to support evidence-based decision-making support the work of team members work with various computer applications
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Communication and Consultation Skills:

You are:



a strong communicator, able to express ideas clearly in both writing and speech able to work with sensitive and confidential information comfortable presenting ideas to colleagues and senior management timely and accurate in your reporting

Don't meet every qualification?

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If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

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We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.



Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.



Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives accessibility Anti-Racism Policy

Additional information:

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Apply by:

Monday, June 23, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 95 Grosvenor St, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation group:

Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Policy and Analysis

Posted on:

Monday, May 26, 2025

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 short-term 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. C-FN-230213/25

How to apply:

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You must apply online.

Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matiere de langue et evaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichees en francais et en anglais. Consultez la section Langue du ou des postes en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaitre les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont evalues en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/francais), vous devrez egalement passer un test de competences linguistiques en francais.

Strengthening Ontario, together