There is an ongoing need for Strategic Analysts in the Office of the Treasury Board. This posting will stay open for a period of 2 months or until all positions have been filled.
Do you demonstrate sound judgement, political acuity and exceptional analytical skills? Are you interested in refining your writing and presentation skills? If so, consider joining the Treasury Board Secretariat within the Government of Ontario.
With this unique opportunity, you will support the development, analysis and implementation of provincial policies and programs. This fast-paced position provides a direct line-of-sight into the government decision-making process and an exciting challenge to play a key role in shaping the province's fiscal strategy.
You will:
- Provide advice to Treasury Board/Management Board of Cabinet (TB/MBC), the Minister, the Deputy Minister and executive management on strategic business, fiscal/financial, policy and planning initiatives.
- Develop partnerships and consult with stakeholders on a range of projects and initiatives.
- Support strategic planning by developing financial and written input for the annual provincial budget and other public documents.
- Negotiate and resolve issues on the interpretation and analysis of business plans, reports and submissions.
- Analyze major policy issues and assess the impact of initiatives.
- Prepare, coordinate and present a range of briefing materials to facilitate decision-making.
- You can prepare and present various documents, such as presentations, briefing materials and correspondence.
- You have demonstrated negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- You can build and maintain effective working relationships.
- You have knowledge of research and quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques.
- You have advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to analyze policies and programs.
- You have knowledge of analytical techniques to review, synthesize and conduct in-depth analysis of complex material.
- You have organizational skills to work in an environment of tight time pressures, shifting deadlines and competing priorities.
- You have knowledge of the theory, principles and methodologies of economics, public finance and/or business administration.
- You have knowledge of policy and program development principles/techniques.
- You can interpret and apply legislation, regulations, directives, standards, practices and government strategic direction.
- You understand government decision-making processes.
- You are proficient with database applications and computer software including word processing, spreadsheets and graphics (e.g. MS Office including, Excel).
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
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diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
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accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:
- a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
- flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
- a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
- base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
- tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
- a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment
