Economist (Budget Analyst)
2 weeks ago
**Job Description**:
**POSITION PURPOSE**
Reporting to the Manager, Budget Coordination, is responsible for providing budget system support, budget process and policy advice, and research 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.
**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES**
- 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.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
- 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/adaptability.
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