Revenue Policy Advisor (Tax and Intergovernmental Revenue)
Revenue Policy Advisor (Tax and Intergovernmental Revenue)
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ABOUT US
Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home making it one of the largest regions in Canada and the fastest growing with a population thats expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography which is comprised of about 1800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities is as beautiful interesting and diverse as our government is organized in a twotier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.
WHAT WE OFFER
Consistently named one of Canadas Best Employers by Forbes we offer a collaborative progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13 Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace aligned with our vision to create strong caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.
- Defined Benefit Pension Program With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a fulltime employee and includes employermatched contributions.
- Employer of Choice Recognized as the highestranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
- Benefits and Wellness Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Programand corporate discounts and purchase plans for daytoday products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.
- Inclusive and Diverse Workforce Were committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential participate freely in society and live with respect dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Manager Tax and Intergovernmental Revenue is responsible for providing advice to Senior Management on property tax policy and other intergovernmental revenue sources including analysis of property tax and nondevelopment charge revenue potential new revenue sources; and maintaining and assisting in developing the modelling and analysis necessary to support that advice.
WHAT YOULL BE DOING
Working in a team develops and provides wellresearched and comprehensive advice to Senior Management for submission to Council regarding the Regions property tax policy and other sources of intergovernmental revenue including potential changes to the property tax rate setting methodology (e.g. rate structures) policies and the impact of new senior government provincial legislation.
Develops maintains and ensures the accuracy of complex financial models used to support the property tax rate calculation and the long term (up to 20 year) forecast for property tax levy and other intergovernmental revenue sources.
Collects and validates data from other departments and external sources to be used as input into the property tax rate calculation.
Conducts policy research and provides advice and recommendation to Senior Management regarding the financial impact of growth and potential intergovernmental revenue sources for the Region.
Researches and provides advice to the Manager regarding property tax and revenue policies and their implementation.
Designs and implements complex econometric and demographic models to forecast short and longterm assessment values within the Region.
Prepares well written and researched briefing notes and reports for Senior Management and for Regional Council and/or the Commissioner.
Acts as Regional representative on provincial municipal association and intermunicipal committees as assigned.
Liaises with local municipalities through participation on working groups to help formulate and/or update Regional policies and procedures as required.
Provides other financial and economic analysis to Departments as required.
Participates in and/or leads special projects as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
Successful completion of a Masters Degree in Business Administration Mathematics Economics or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum three (3) years financial experience in a large multidivisional organization including experience in financial analysis policy development as well as exposure to project management and the analysis design and implementation of computer applications.
Demonstrated experience in writing policy pieces and analytical reports/studies including the ability to identify problems analyze and interpret data and make and defend recommendations.
Demonstrated experience in policy development in a large multidivisional organization.
Knowledge of accounting and economic principles.
Demonstrated analytical mathematical and project management skills including proficiency with statistical software.
Knowledge of municipal revenue sources as well as a demonstrated ability to interpret and explain key municipalrelated provincial statutes and regulations such as the Municipal Act and the Assessment Act.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Advisor
