Economist

**Job Description**:
**WHO WE ARE**

Recognized as a GTA Top Employer, one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, one of Canada’s Greenest Employers, one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, as well as a Forbes Top Employer, The Regional Municipality of York is Canada’s fastest growing region, with a population that is expected to grow to over 2 million by 2041. York Region stretches north from Toronto to Lake Simcoe and includes many hectares of protected Greenbelt. York Region’s diversity is evident in its nine local cities and towns, geography, economic development, and population. York Region works to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

**WHAT WE OFFER**
- **_DEFINED BENEFIT PENSIONS PROGRAM_** - With the Ontario Municipal 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.
- **_DISCOUNTS AND INCENTIVES_** - Enjoy corporate discounts from a variety of local businesses, such as, gyms and fitness studios, Canada’s Wonderland, Telus or Rogers phone plans and the Personal or Cooperators insurance. Don’t forget to take advantage of our Apple Employee Purchasing program
- **_EMPLOYER OF CHOICE_** - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
- **_BENEFITS AND WELLNESS_** - A comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan includes extended health, dental and life insurance. Access to 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
- **_ INCLUSIVE AND DIVERSE WORKPLACE_** - Creating an environment which recognizes and celebrates all dimensions of diversity and inclusion.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

Reporting to the Supervisor, Corporate Operating Budget, the position is responsible for financial and statistical analysis, developing economic and policy recommendations, and conducting research in support of the Region’s multi-year budget and long-term fiscal plan. The Operating Team is focused on supporting development of the Region’s multi-year operating budget, including reviewing budget proposals and issues that impact the annual tax levy.

**WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING**
- Conducts economic, statistical and quantitative research and analysis in support of developing fiscal forecasting or multi-year budget and policy strategies.
- Designs and operates computer models to estimate the economic and financial impacts of various Regional issues and initiatives.
- Researchs, monitors and interprets economic or budget data that may have a major impact on the Region, including federal and provincial budgets and economic factors that could affect expenditure management, provincial subsidies or Regional fiscal policy or multi-year budget.
- Assists with economic analysis of key Regional strategic initiatives, performs simulations and uses effective techniques to display data for decision makers.
- Prepares briefing notes and summaries of analytical and/or model results by conducting research and analysis, providing summaries of information and issues, etc.
- Prepares reports and presentations to Committee and Council summarizing analysis of long term fiscal planning or multi-year budget issues and other performance analytics.
- Ensures information is accurate and provided on a timely basis.
- Assists with the implementation of process improvements and special projects for the Branch.
- Briefs senior staff and prepares or provides input to reports, briefing notes, presentations, statistics and analysis, for management.
- Works in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including other Departments, municipalities, agencies/commissions, provincial and federal governments, financial institutions, economic and professional associations, and develops effective relationships.
- Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.

**WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO YORK REGION**
- 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 of computerized economic and financial forecasting models incorporating econometric analysis such as multiple and non-linear regression methods or computer programming.
- Knowledge of relevant regulations, guidelines, procedures, standards and legislation.
- Knowledge of financial and economic principles and practices.
- Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer services, communication, teamwork, initiative/self-management, accountability, and flexibility/adap