| Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Remote work is allowed, this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement. The position may be located in Victoria or Vancouver.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Economist
$83,313.86 – $95,028.49 annually, which includes a 3.3% temporary market adjustment
The Low Carbon Fuels Branch develops and implements leading-edge legislation, policies and programs to decarbonize fuel and spur growth in the clean fuels industry in BC. The legislation, policies and programs focus on decreasing the carbon intensity of fuels consumed in the province. This work is critical to meeting the province’s greenhouse gas reduction targets and ensuring BC thrives in the low-carbon economy of the future. Work under the Branch is performed in coordination or partnership with other ministries, all levels of government within Canada, international governments, industry, utilities, non-government organizations, academic institutions and public interest groups.
The Economist designs and implements complex statistical and economic modelling projects and advises senior executives on matters directly impacting a ministry or government’s goals, objectives and financial commitments.
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
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Qualifications for this role include:
• Master’s degree in economics or a specialized field of economics (e.g., Economic Development, Financial Economics, International Economics) or an equivalent Master’s Degree or PhD in a closely related field (e.g., Statistics, Mathematics).
• Experience in the design and implementation of statistical analysis and economic modelling projects.
• Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service, which may include a criminal records check, and/or Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA) check, and/or enhanced security screening checks as required by the ministry (Note: It is important that you read the job posting carefully to understand the specific security screening requirements pertaining to the position). |
