Job Description

The PEI Department of Finance and Treasury Board Secretariat aims to encourage the development of an innovative, diverse and inclusive workforce which enables the organization to realize its goals. The purpose of this position is to provide high quality advice and assistance to the Department\xe2\x80\x99s senior management regarding taxation, fiscal management and fiscal reporting policy matters. This position will provide leadership in analysis, planning, and research on issues and trends pertinent to provincial own source revenue and fiscal policy, as well as best practices in measurement and reporting. The position also provides project management skills to special projects during both the development and implementation phases of major/strategic departmental projects. This position influences policy for the province as the Policy and Program Development Lead to the following branches: Federal Fiscal Relations, Property Taxation and Records, Treasury Board Secretariat, and Pensions and Benefits. The incumbent, reporting to the Manager of Policy, Planning and Regulatory Affairs, works collaboratively across the ministry to plan, lead and coordinate studies and research to identify taxation and fiscal policy issues and trends. Duties will include:
- Conduct research relevant to Departmental priorities, including identifying relevant research questions, in support of finding efficiencies and effective approaches for program and service delivery;
- Research best practice and program delivery models in other jurisdictions related to Departmental priorities and keep abreast on federal and provincial changes that may impact service delivery;
- Cost Departmental programs and services utilizing data from financial information system, income tax and property tax systems and other data sources as appropriate;
- Prepare position papers with recommendations developed through policy research and analysis with respect to provincial own source revenues (including taxation), fiscal management, fiscal reporting and public sector pension plans;
- Provide strategic advice and recommendations to the Manager, Senior Management team and Deputy Minister;
- Manage the execution of assigned projects by establishing and monitoring the work activities and schedules, deliverables and resource assignment needed to complete the project;
- Provide technical products such as program descriptions, implementation plans, funding proposals, business cases, terms of reference and reports to committees/decision makers/stakeholders;
- Evaluate proposed major projects and provide advice to senior management to ensure projects are aligned with the key strategic direction and priorities of the Department, as well as ensure that key performance indicators/benefits are identified, measurable and being tracked;
- Monitor the reporting of Crown Agencies, Boards and Commissions (ABCs) to ensure they are received and tabled in accordance with the timelines established in legislation and/or policy;
- Other related duties. Minimum Qualifications:
- Degree in business administration, economics or related field, Masters degree is an asset;
- Demonstrated equivalencies may be considered;
- Extensive experience in program/project management, development, analysis and evaluation;
- Experience in statistical analysis and reporting, research and evaluation;
- Individuals must demonstrate skills and knowledge concerning policy research, procedure development, financial budgeting and forecasting, communications, project management and be team project orientated;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Applicants must have a good previous work and attendance record. The successful applicant must provide a satisfactory Criminal Records Check prior to beginning employment.
Other Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience in leadership, group facilitation, conflict resolution and change management;
- Knowledge and understanding of taxation frameworks, programs and services;
- Able to think critically and problem solve under stressful conditions;
- Skills in complex financial analysis, budget analysis and monitoring would be an asset; and
- Ability to think and plan strategically.
- Individuals should be able to;

• undertake research and analysis using a variety of resources and tools,
• work comfortably in a complex and changing environment,
• undertake rigorous research on complex issues,
• organize, plan and think strategically,
• experience in writing official documents such as Treasury Board and Executive Council memorandum,
• work as an integral and contributing member of a versatile team.

PLEASE NOTE: Preference will be given to UPSE Civil employees as per the UPSE Civil Collective Agreement. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: $34.67-$43.36 per hour Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Language training provided
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Charlottetown, PE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor\'s Degree (required)

Work Location: One location Application deadline: 2023-02-14