Senior Economist

Fonction publique de l'Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Public Service is seeking a policy analyst for the Federal-Provincial Relations Unit to provide policy analysis and advice on fiscal arrangements. The role supports Ontario's intergovernmental strategy and financial relations with the federal government and other provinces.

You will develop strategic policy options, analyze data, monitor federal developments, participate in budget processes, and attend intergovernmental meetings. This is a temporary assignment with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Provide high-calibre research and critical thinking for federal-provincial policy development
• Analyze and interpret complex data sets to inform intergovernmental options
• Design and operate economic, financial and statistical models for policy questions
• Develop work plans and provide advice on analytical approaches and quantitative techniques

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic policy options on fiscal federalism
• Analyze financial and economic data and prepare inter-provincial fiscal comparisons and analyses
• Monitor and analyze fiscal and policy developments of the federal government and other provinces
• Participate in budget processes and prepare written materials
• Attend inter-ministerial and intergovernmental meetings

Skills

Strategic policy analysis

Data analysis

Economic modeling

Policy development

Intergovernmental liaison

Education

Economics, public finance, public/business administration, or political science

Tools

Data analysis software

Job description

Apply By: Monday, September 14, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

1 Temporary - up to 12 months with the possibility of extension

An exciting opportunity exists with the Federal-Provincial Relations Unit in the Fiscal Policy Branch of the Office of the Budget! Consider this position, where you will provide policy analysis and advice on federal-provincial fiscal arrangements, work with key partners to inform Ontario's intergovernmental strategy and support Ontario's financial relationships with the federal government and other provinces.

About the job

In this role, you will:

• develop strategic policy options on fiscal federalism
• analyze financial and economic data and prepare inter-provincial fiscal comparisons and analyses
• monitor and analyze fiscal and policy developments of the federal government and other provinces and advise on the implications of federal policies
• participate in budget processes and prepare written materials
• attend inter-ministerial and intergovernmental meetings

Research, Analytical and Quantitative Skills:

You can:

• Provide high-calibre research, critical thinking, and complex input into the federal-provincial policy development process
• Analyze and interpret complex sets of data
• Design and operate economic, financial and statistical models
• Develop work plans and provide advice on analytical approaches and quantitative techniques

Technical Skills:

You have:

• Knowledge of economics, public finance, public or business administration, political science, or a related discipline
• Ability to independently determine the best method of research and analysis to outline viable policy alternatives related to federal-provincial fiscal relations
• Knowledge of the policy development process and fiscal interactions between the federal government and the provinces

Communication, Organizational, Negotiation and Interpersonal Skills:

You can:

• Lead project teams and guide and co-ordinate work of others
• Plan and carry out complex assignments within tight deadlines
• Maintain effective contacts in the federal government, other provinces and the private sector, as well as in other divisions and ministries
• Prepare and present various materials to senior management

Computer Skills:

You are:

• Proficient with computer programs and applications to store, share, model and present information

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

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:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

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