Director of Economic Policy – FIN004696

The Ministry of Finance is responsible for the integrity of the provincial budget development process, and manages the government’s banking, investment and public debt functions. Finance is also the lead ministry for fiscal policy; designing and administering fair, efficient and competitive tax regimes; pension and benefit administration; labour relations advice to government; and ensuring effective financial management and accounting policies and procedures. We are committed to high citizen and client satisfaction through workplace excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation.

The Ministry of Finance is seeking a highly skilled and results-oriented leader to join the Economic and Fiscal Planning Branch as Director of Economic Policy.  In this role you will provide leadership and direction on all matters involving the province’s economic outlook.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Executive Director, Economic and Fiscal Planning, this position is responsible for: Providing the Minister of Finance, Treasury Board, and the government with economic analysis and policy advice on a wide range of economic, fiscal, and financial issues and trends that affect economic growth and job creation; Leading the development and refinement of the Ministry of Finance’s economic modeling tools; etc.

Ideal Candidate

You are a proactive, innovative leader who is able to effectively develop a high performing team in an inclusive and collaborative environment. You are passionate about economics and solving complex public policy problems.