Economist

Status
- Temporary Full-Time
- Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months
- 24
- Type of Position
- a Replacement
- Start Date
- Immediate
- Salary
- Per hour
- Salary Grade
- $51.52 - $55.98
- Department
- York Region -> Finance -> Office of the Budget
- Location
- Business Planning & Budgets - 17250 Yonge Street - Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 CA (Primary)
- Job Description (E)

**ABOUT US**

Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada - and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

**WHAT WE OFFER**

Consistently named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace - aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.
- **Defined Benefit Pension Program** - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
- **Employer of Choice** - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
- **Benefits and Wellness** - Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.
- **Inclusive and Diverse Workforce** - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

Reporting to the Manager, Budget Coordination, is responsible for providing budget system support, budget process and policy advice, and supporting the long-term fiscal planning and/or multi-year budget efforts of the Region in the Operating Budget, Capital Budget and Fiscal Planning units. Supports the processes, planning and coordination of the annual and multi-year budget, budget book development, corporate in-year expenditure analysis and reporting, and the administration of the budget system.

**WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING**
- Supports the overall Regional budget development process, including the coordination of the overall process and the development of the annual budget book.
- Helps to maintain, develop and administer the budget system and provides support and training to users.
- Designs and operates computer models to estimate the financial impacts of various Regional issues and initiatives.
- Develops, updates, maintains and ensures the ongoing accuracy of multi-year financial models and budget system in conjunction with various Department staff and Regional Departments, including modelling the impact of potential changes.
- Prepares reports and presentations to Committee and Council summarizing analysis of long term fiscal planning or multi-year budget issues and other performance analytics.
- Prepares charts and graphs for reports and presentations
- Prepares spreadsheets to track and summarize relevant data.
- Ensures information is accurate and provided on a timely basis.
- Assists with the implementation of process improvements and special projects for the Branch.
- Works in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including other Regional Departments, and develops effective relationships.
- Briefs senior staff and prepares or provides input to reports, briefing notes, presentations and analysis, for management.
- Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.

**WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR**
- Successful completion of a Masters Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics, or a related discipline or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum one (1) year experience in a large multi-divisional organization including experience in modelling, forecasting, research, analysis, budgets, economic indicators, and project management.
- Demonstrated understanding o