Econ 24r

Posting Title- ECON 24R - Economic Analyst- Position Classification- Economist R24- Union- GEU- Work Options- Remote- Location- Abbotsford, BC V2S 1H4 CA
- Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA
- Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5 CA
- Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 CA
- Hope, BC V0X 1L0 CA
- Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
- Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA
- Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
- Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 CA
- Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
- Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
- Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA
- Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
- Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
- Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA- Salary Range- $76,071.18 - $86,658.48 annually- Close Date- 6/21/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- 5/12/2025- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Jobs, Econom Dev & Innovation- Ministry Branch / Division- Economic and Regulatory Analysis- Job Summary**Make a difference in this rewarding career opportunity**

The Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation (JEDI) plays a key role in delivering on Government’s commitment to build an inclusive, sustainable, and innovative economy that works for people. The Economic and Regulatory Analysis branch within the Small Business and Economic Development Division provides ministry and government-wide support for economic policy and research, impact analysis, and regulatory and service improvement.

This position supports economic, statistical, and forecasting projects by developing and managing data, ensuring accuracy of computations and methodologies, conducting comprehensive economic and statistical analysis, and developing reports on results. The Economic Analyst supports initiatives from across the branch and division and contributes to multiple projects and teams.

**Job Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree in economics or directly related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Experience gathering and managing data and conducting economic and statistical analysis.
- Experience with research methodologies, including use of appropriate research techniques, gathering, synthesizing, evaluating and interpreting information from diverse sources.
- Experience conducting economic and statistical analysis.
- Experience working with statistical and/or data visualization packages such as Beyond 20/20 Professional Browser, R and R Studio, and Power BI.
- Experience gathering, managing and analyzing data from Statistics Canada.

**About this Position**:
This is a temporary opportunity until 05/12/2025, that may become permanent.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

**Working for the BC Public Service**:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

**How to Apply**:
**Resume: YES - **Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

**Questionnaire: YES**:

- You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

**Additional Information**:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.
- Job Category- Policy, Research and Economics