Job Description

Do you have strong analytical, research, policy and communication skills? If so, bring your quantitative and qualitative research and analysis expertise to this role to provide advice on fiscal, financial and economic data, and policies related to Provincial revenue.
Note: Pre-existing knowledge of property tax policy is not necessary to be successful in this competition. While the successful candidate will be working with property tax and assessment regulation, legislation and policy, they will have an opportunity to learn on the job.

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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.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

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What can I expect to do in this role?

You will:

• provide expertise to support development of quantitative and qualitative analysis methods and protocols to inform the development of strategies related to education property tax analysis;
• acquire data and develop data models for analyses;
• develop briefing materials for senior management;
• develop and maintain networks with other related areas in the ministry, partner ministries and external stakeholders.

How do I qualify?

Policy Development Knowledge and Related Skills:

• You have analytical and problem solving skills to analyze quantitative data to produce findings and recommendations and outline policy alternatives.
• You understand policy and program development principles/techniques and government decision-making processes and the links between policy issues and the public context in which decisions are made.
• You have ability to interpret and apply knowledge of legislation and regulations related to property tax to provide advice.
• You have experience leading and conducting research and analysis projects.
• You have the ability to identify and manage issues.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

• You have oral and written communication skills to prepare and present briefings, correspondence and reports.
• You demonstrate negotiation skills to effectively work with colleagues and stakeholders.

Technical Knowledge:

• You have knowledge quantitative and qualitative research and analysis techniques and methods.
• You have an understanding of municipal finance and property taxation.

Additional Information:

Address:

• 2 Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 95 Grosvenor St, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation Group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario




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Category:
Policy and Analysis



Posted on:
Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Note:

• Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
• 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.
• T-FN-194283/23(2)