Econ 30R - Manager / Sr. Economist - Closing Date Extended

Posting Title
ECON 30R - Manager / Sr. Economist - Closing date Extended
Position Classification
Economist R30
Union
GEU
Work Options
Hybrid
Location
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
Salary Range
$94,416.54 - $107,818.52 annually, which includes a 6.6% temporary market adjustment.
Close Date
1/16/2024
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Health
Ministry Branch / Division
Community Cross Sector
Job Summary
POSTING AMENDED TO CLOSE JANUARY 9, 2024
Apply your expertise in program and policy analysis to support exceptional service delivery
The Ministry of Health is responsible for maintaining an accessible, high quality, affordable system for health service delivery that meets the needs of the citizens of the Province of BC. Its mandate is to support and enhance a responsive, comprehensive, regionalized health care system that promotes and provides for the physical, mental and community health of all British Columbians.
Economists apply economic tools and theory to real-world problems. Economic analysis will minimally include database and spreadsheet development, use of econometric theory and techniques and applied cost-benefit analysis. Economists at this level function in a specialty area, exist in a ministry central economic analysis branch or are leaders in economic analysis of significant importance and impact to government (such as labour market economics, health care system and resource management).
As a Senior Economist/Manager you lead the design and implementation of major and complex statistical and policy analysis projects and provide authoritative advice as a recognized economics expert, to government executive, on matters impacting strategic direction, major financial commitments and significant government priorities.
Job Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Economics or a specialized field of economics (such as Economic Development, Financial Economics, International Economics) AND a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience;
  
• OR an equivalent Master's Degree or PhD in a closely related field(such as Statistics, or Mathematics) AND a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
  

Relevant experience must include all of the following:

• Experience in designing and overseeing the implementation of complex statistical analysis and/or economic modeling projects; using modeling results to make recommendations and inform decision making.
• Experience in implementing and presenting complex analysis through written reports and visual analytics to technical and non-technical audiences; writing briefs and communications materials for the executives.
• Experience using relational databases, large datasets, and associated applications using SAS, SQL, Power BI for data extraction, manipulation and statistical analysis.
• Experiencein supervising and developing staff while maintaining effective collaborative working relationships with the stakeholders and the team.
  

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Three (3) or more years of recent experience (within last 5 years) with health economics and/or developing health policy research framework/s.
• Two (2) or more years of recent experience (within last 5 years) in designing and leading project team/s to implement data: visualization reporting and quality improvement.
• Two (2) or more years of recent experience (within last 5 years) in leading consultations with stakeholders to develop policy analysis and program evaluation/changes to support governmental strategic priorities.
• Experience using Python andR.
  

Willingness Statement:

• Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job.
• Willing to keep up to date with cutting-edge techniques in machine-learning and big data analytics and find ways to advance the organization's capabilities in analytics.
  

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jildiz.Shabdanalieva@gov.bc.ca .
About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to two (2) days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments .
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Posting Amended (2024/01/05) - Closing date Extended to January 16, 2024.
Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.
How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.
Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.
Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.
Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca , before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.
Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.
Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the Closing date of the competition.
Job Category
Policy, Research and Economics

Category

Government