Download JOB PROFILE Job Store # 160 Title: Senior Economist Classification

JOB PROFILE
JOB STORE # 160
TITLE: SENIOR ECONOMIST
CLASSIFICATION: ECONOMIST 30 (TMA)
JOB OVERVIEW
To 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. The Senior Economist also provides
decision support services to economic planners across the broader government and the private sector.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Required:
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Provides economic expertise for a sector or high profile specialty area having major economic implications.
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Provides direct briefings to the Minister, Deputy Minister, Treasury Board and often Cabinet, or Cabinet
Committees, as an essential support for strategic decision making on policy, programs and legislation.
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Represents the ministry or government on task forces and committees, with the authority to negotiate high
profile agreements with industry, other jurisdictions, or other levels of government where there is significant
controversy, complexity and economic impact associated with the agreements.
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Leads the design and implementation of major and complex economic modelling projects.
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Defines the scope, objectives, data and resource requirements and evaluation strategies.
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Manages major projects related to economic analysis, policy development or policy/program evaluation.
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Interprets findings and prepares and presents reports and recommendations on results, trends, and options.
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Contributes to the development, enhancement and use of major internal and external data applications
including the incorporation of new data sources and development and enforcement of data quality standards.
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Analyses economic forecasts and position papers prepared by other jurisdictions or interest groups on major
initiatives, and recommends corporate responses.
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Prepares and presents interpretive reports on current economic and quantitative analyses, trends, and patterns
to both technical and non-technical audiences.
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Prepares and/or manages the preparation of issue papers, briefing notes, estimates, submissions, responses and
other documents.
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Develops and maintains working relationships with external stakeholders (i.e. other governments, academia and
industry).
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Provides work direction to employees and/or consultants performing economic development, analysis and
research.
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Maintains a current knowledge of relevant policy and academic literature.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Master's Degree in Economics or closely related field such as statistics, commerce, or mathematics, or related
discipline and three (3) years related experience (including conducting and leading major macroeconomics analysis
and research projects); OR
Career Group:
Job Family:
Policy Research & Economics
Economics
Job Stream:
Role:
Revised Date:
Professional
June 2011
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PhD in Economics, or closely related field such as statistics, commerce, or mathematics, or related discipline and two
(2) years related experience (including conducting and leading major macroeconomics analysis and research
projects); OR
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Other relevant combinations of education and related experience may be considered.
Related Experience includes:
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Experience applying macroeconomic theory which includes emphasis on the principles, methods and standards of
National Accounting and the System of National Accounts;
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Experience dealing with senior officials/management, consultants, etc. and providing expert advice and
recommendations;
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Experience with economic modelling which includes conducting economic impact analysis, preferably using the
Input-Output modelling framework;
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Experience working with the structure of the BC economy and of the inter-relationships among economic agents and
industries is preferred;
NOTE: Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service, which may include a criminal
records check, and/or Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA) check, and/or enhanced security screening checks as required
by the ministry (Note: It is important that you read the job posting carefully to understand the specific security
screening requirements pertaining to the position).
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
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Commitment to Continuous Learning involves a commitment to think about the ongoing and evolving needs of
the organization and to learn how new and different solutions can be utilized to ensure success and move the
organization forward.
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Conceptual Thinking is the ability to identify patterns or connections between situations that are not obviously
related, and to identify key or underlying issues in complex situations. It includes using creative, conceptual or
inductive reasoning or thought processes that are not necessarily categorized by linear thinking.
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Impact and Influence is the ability to influence, persuade, or convince others to adopt a specific course of
action. It involves the use of persuasive techniques, presentations or negotiation skills to achieve desired results.
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Planning, Organizing and Coordinating involves proactively planning, establishing priorities and allocating
resources. It is expressed by developing and implementing increasingly complex plans. It also involves
monitoring and adjusting work to accomplish goals and deliver to the organization's mandate.
Career Group:
Job Family:
Policy Research & Economics
Economics
Job Stream:
Role:
Revised Date:
Professional
June 2011