Budget Analyst (Economist)

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 two-tier 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 full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
• Employer of Choice - Recognized as the highest-ranking 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 day-to-day 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 Supervisor Budget Coordination this position supports coordination of the annual and multi-year budget process system administration and maintenance and budget book production. This includes providing analytical and technical support to the Operating Budget Capital Budget Fiscal Planning units as well as system users throughout the Region; supporting development typesetting and publishing of the Regionals budget documents; and providing system training to users as well as maintaining Chartfield data.

WHAT YOULL BE DOING

Supports the overall Regional budget development process including coordination and typesetting of the annual budget book ensuring consistency accuracy and adherence to publishing standards.
Maintains develops and administers the budget system including Chartfield data updates user access and template management.
Provides training and documentation to users to ensure effective and consistent use of the system.
Designs and operates computer models to estimate the financial impacts of various Regional issues and initiatives.
Supports financial analysis and reporting related to budget submissions in-year monitoring and special projects using Excel and other analytical tools.
Maintains and updates Chartfield data to ensure accurate financial reporting and alignment with organizational structure.
Develops updates maintains and ensures the ongoing accuracy of multi-year financial models and budget system in conjunction with various Department staff and Regional Departments including modelling the impact of potential changes.
Prepares reports charts and graphs and presentations to Committee and Council summarizing budget analysis performance metrics and system-generated data.
Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to support the publishing of the budget book oversees document version control ensuring timely completion and alignment with corporate formatting and brand standards and accessibility requirements.
Prepares spreadsheets to track and summarize relevant data.
Ensures information is accurate and provided on a timely basis.
Assists with the implementation of process improvements and special projects for the Branch.
Briefs senior staff and prepares or provides input to reports briefing notes presentations and analysis for management.
Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.
Ensures information is accurate provided on a timely basis and managed in accordance with legislation and corporate standards.
Ensures adherence to the Regions policies guidelines and bylaws providing services that meet corporate standards

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

Successful completion of a Masters Degree in Economics Business Administration Mathematics or a related discipline or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum one (1) year experience in a large multi-divisional organization including experience in modelling forecasting research analysis budgets economic indicators and project management.
Demonstrated understanding of computerized economic and financial forecasting models incorporating econometric analysis such as multiple and non-linear regression methods or computer programming.
Knowledge of relevant regulations guidelines procedures standards and legislation.
Knowledge of financial and economic principles and practices.
Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer services communication teamwork initiative/self-management accountability and flexibility/adaptability.
Intermediate/advanced skills in quantitative and statistical analysis.
Excellent research writing and communication skills.