Economist

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.

• 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.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Corporate Operating Budget, is responsible for providing policy advice, quantitative analysis and research supporting the long‑term fiscal planning and/or multi‑year budget efforts of the Region in the Operating Budget unit. Supports the processes and planning for annual, and multi‑year budgeting, corporate in‑year expenditure analysis and reporting, and providing analytics for long‑term fiscal planning and the budget process.

• 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.
• Researches, 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.

• Successful completion of a Masters Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics, or a related discipline or approved equivalent combination of education and…