Amended - Senior 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.
If you have a keen interest in applying your economic expertise to support environmental policy and climate change analytics, consider this opportunity to support the development and assessment of leading-edge policies in climate change, land, water, waste and critical air contaminants in the province.

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What can I expect to do in this role?

You will:
• Lead economic research using qualitative and quantitative methods and develop complex data models;
• Provide expert advice on appropriate economic methodologies and frameworks to be used in evaluating proposed policy and program initiatives;
• Lead multiple concurrent project teams engaged in environmental economic research, analysis and data modelling.

How do I qualify?

Econometric, Research, and Statistical Knowledge

• You have advanced knowledge of the theories, practices, principles and methodologies related to econometric forecasting;
• You can implement research, economic and statistical analysis principles and techniques;
• You can apply the above-mentioned theories and practices in a public sector policy and planning environment.

Analytical and Problem Solving Skills

• You can analyze multiple sources of complex data to develop policy and program-related recommendations;
• You can develop a course of action based on information from appropriate data sources to resolve problems.

Project Management and Leadership Skills

• You have proven project management skills to conduct multiple concurrent projects;
• You demonstrate strong leadership in guiding colleagues and project teams;
• You can successfully coordinate competing priorities and deadlines.

Communication, Interpersonal, and Computer Skills

• You can communicate information when presenting complex research analysis and other technical information;
• You can develop written materials such as briefings, reports, and correspondence;
• You can manage relationships with counterparts in various organizations and facilitate effective information exchanges on research studies;
• You have experience using advanced computer software programs and tools.

Environmental Management Knowledge

• You have knowledge of environmental management theories, principles and practices;
• You are up-to-date on environmental issues.