Ministry of Finance Looking for Sales Tax Policy/Data Analyst at Toronto, ON Full Time

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What can I expect to do in this role?

You will:

• provide policy analysis, quantitative research and advice on sales and commodity taxes, including the Harmonized Sales Tax
• conduct data modelling and economic, statistical, and quantitative data analysis to assist in the development of strategic policy options for senior management
• participate in the budget process and assess proposals by other jurisdictions and ministries

How do I qualify?

Technical Knowledge and Analysis Skills:

• You have knowledge of the principles and methodologies of economics, finance and tax accounting related to tax policy development
• You have knowledge of policy and program development principles/techniques and government decision making processes
• You have knowledge of research and statistical/quantitative analysis principles and techniques to conduct research projects, quantitative analysis and to identify/analyze emerging tax policy trends and options
• You are able to conduct research & provide advice to the team & apply quantitative analysis, data modeling & database manipulation techniques to test policy & evaluate the implications & impact of proposed policy changes

Communication, Interpersonal & Consultation Skills:

• You have oral and written communication and presentation skills to respond to issues, provide recommendations, prepare reports, briefing materials and correspondence and contribute to the development of Cabinet submissions
• You use your relationship/partnership management skills to establish stakeholder linkages with stakeholders
• You have consensus building, consultation and advisory skills to represent the ministry on task forces/working committees to discuss taxation policy proposals, issues and concerns

Computer Skills:

• You have experience working with computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, databases and software tools to conduct analyses and prepare your own materials

Communication Skills:

• You have written communication skills to prepare reports, and briefing materials
• You have oral communication skills to make presentations to senior management
• You are proficient with research, economic, statistical, word processing, spreadsheet, graphic and database software to research and prepare analyses, briefing materials, presentations, and reports.

Additional Information:

• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
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