Amended - Economist

Amendment: Posting timeline: The posting has been extended until January 24th. No changes have been made to the initial posting advertisement. If you have previously submitted an application to this Job ID, there is no need to apply again
Are you a motivated professional looking for a challenging position in a fast-paced work environment? If so, consider joining the Environmental Economics Branch of the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. Our team is dedicated to making a meaningful impact on environmental policy.

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What can I expect to do in this role?

You will:
• Lead and conduct economic studies, analyses, and projects to assess the nature, scope, and impact of air policy and climate issues.
• Develop in-depth reports and analyses, present and evaluate policy options and recommendations to senior management, and coordinate/present policy documentation.
• Conduct impact analysis of policy/program changes, develop environmental and socio-economic cost/benefit estimates, and validate results against estimates.
• Conduct econometric and financial forecasting to estimate the environmental, financial, and socio-economic impact of proposed policies and programs.
• Provide expert advice on methodologies, quantitative analysis, and statistical and econometric techniques for evaluating proposed policy and program initiatives.
• Coordinate and prepare various materials and analyses, including briefing notes, correspondence, policy options papers, and presentations.
• Negotiate agreements and consult on joint projects, issues, policies, and programs with air policy and climate change stakeholders.
• Engage with economic professionals in other ministries, government, private sector, and non-government organizations in stakeholder consultations.

How do I qualify?

Technical and Legislation Knowledge

• You have knowledge of theories, principles and methodologies of econometric forecasting and econometric modelling development and application in a policy and planning environment;
• You have knowledge of research, economic and statistical analysis principles and techniques, including economic and financial modelling;
• You have knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of environmental management, and general knowledge of environmental issues and trends.
• You have computer and software program experience to research and prepare materials.

Analytical, Conceptual, and Problem-Solving Skills;

• You can lead economic research involving the analysis of multiple sources of data, and consideration of qualitative (e.g. socio-economic) and quantitative factors.
• You have knowledge to plan research studies or projects that involve economic modelling and forecasting.
• You can assess and evaluate the environmental and financial impact of proposed policy changes, recommend changes and appropriate responses, and modify changes to mitigate potential risks.

Project Management Skills

• You can implement and evaluate economic studies/analysis projects to further provincial strategic environmental policy and climate change objectives.
• You can determine appropriate research methodologies, quantitative analysis, and statistical and econometric techniques to be used in evaluating proposed policy and program initiatives.
• You can develop and provide policy recommendations and economic impact analyses for review by senior management.
• You have knowledge of the administration of assigned project budgets and manage contracts and agreements with external consultants and stakeholders.
• You can provide leadership to project teams and recommend research and evaluation methodologies and policy options.

Interpersonal and Influencing Skills

• You have consultation and partnership-building skills to establish key stakeholder linkages across the OPS and in federal and provincial jurisdictions, the private sector and scientific and academic communities,
• You can support government policy and program initiatives.
• You have presentations and persuasion skills to provide policy advice and to explain/advocate for policy and/or program recommendations.