Revenue Specialist (Corporate Finance Treasury Specialist)

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 people. Local 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 Program and 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.

WHAT YOULL BE DOING

• Develop and present policy recommendations related to development charges growth management and potential new revenue sources.
• Provide advice on capital budget envelopes and development charge funding allocations for the annual corporate budget.
• Respond to inquiries and resolve issues from internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in committees work groups and special projects as assigned.
• Ensure all work aligns with legislative requirements corporate standards and customer service expectations.
• Leads the preparation of Development Charge background Studies and the Regional and area-specific Development Charge Bylaw (updates and/or amendments) including working with internal and external stakeholder as required.
• Develops recommendations for submission to Council regarding development charge related policies the financial impact of growth treatment of development charges by the Region and potential new revenue sources for the Region.
• Working with the Manager develops recommendations regarding growth management regulations and implementation by providing research and analytical support.
• Conducts policy research and reviews regarding population and economic factors and their impact on revenues. infrastructure needs and the Regions finances.
• Lead and participate in extensive stakeholder management.
• Develops maintains and ensures the accuracy of complex financial models used to support the development charge rate calculation and the long-term financial forecasts used in the Development Charge Background Studies including any proposed changes to the Bylaw as well as the Regions Debt Management Plan.
• Develop robust methodologies to forecast short and long-term development charge collections residential and non-residential growth within the Region and estimate the financial impact of growth including modelling the impact of potential changes in provincial legislation and/or Regional policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.
  

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

• Masters Degree in Business Administration Mathematics Finance Economics Public Policy or a related field of study or an approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum five (5) years related experience in a large multi-divisional organization including experience in policy development financial or other analysis and forecasting as well as project management.
• Demonstrated ability to write and present analytical reports identify issues interpret data and make informed policy recommendations.
• Proficiency in analyzing designing and developing financial models utilizing a variety of analytical tools and statistical software.
• Knowledge of development charges municipal revenue sources as well as a demonstrated ability to interpret and explain key municipal-related provincial statutes and regulations such as the Municipal Act the Development Charges Act
• Knowledge of accounting and economics principles.
• Demonstrated ability in the Regions leadership/and core competencies.