A great opportunity to take the next step in your career

This role will support economic, statistical and forecasting program delivery and projects by developing and managing data, ensuring accuracy of computations and methodologies, conducting comprehensive economic and statistical analysis, and developing reports on results. This involves working collaboratively with intra-Ministry stakeholder senior economists.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or directly related field such as business, commerce, statistics, or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience planning and conducting complex data driven economic studies, research projects, or policy analysis.
• Experience in using software/system for economic analysis and/or forecasting modelling.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Experience in the natural resources sector.
• Experience with financial and revenue administration.
• Professional accounting designation CPA – CA, CGA, CMA, issued by a Canadian Accounting Association. Note: If your designation was obtained from outside of Canada, you will need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through an applicable Canadian Accounting Association.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Nathan.Zhang@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position can be based in any of the following Ministry of Finance offices: Abbotsford, Campbell River, Cranbrook, Fort Nelson, Hope, Kamloops, Kelowna, Nanaimo, Nelson, Prince George, Smithers, Surrey, Vancouver, Victoria, Williams Lake.
An eligibility list my be established.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 5 days at home per week as per the Telework Agreement.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
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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How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.