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Apply By: Monday, September 14, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Senior Economist

Job ID: 247920

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Finance

Division:

Office of the Budget

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

2 Temporary - up to 12 months with the possibility of extension

Job code:

6A007 - Policy06

Salary:

$86,379.00 - $127,288.00 Per year An exciting opportunity exists with the Federal-Provincial Relations Unit in the Fiscal Policy Branch of the Office of the Budget!

Consider this position, where you will provide policy analysis and advice on federal-provincial fiscal arrangements, work with key partners to inform Ontario's intergovernmental strategy and support Ontario's financial relationships with the federal government and other provinces.

About the job

In this role, you will:

- develop strategic policy options on fiscal federalism
- analyze financial and economic data and prepare inter-provincial fiscal comparisons and analyses
- monitor and analyze fiscal and policy developments of the federal government and other provinces and advise on the implications of federal policies
- participate in budget processes and prepare written materials
- attend inter-ministerial and intergovernmental meetings

What you bring to the team

Research, Analytical and Quantitative Skills:

You can:

- Provide high-calibre research, critical thinking, and complex input into the federal-provincial policy development process
- Analyze and interpret complex sets of data
- Design and operate economic, financial and statistical models
- Develop work plans and provide advice on analytical approaches and quantitative techniques

Technical Skills:

You have:

- Knowledge of economics, public finance, public or business administration, political science, or a related discipline
- Ability to independently determine the best method of research and analysis to outline viable policy alternatives related to federal-provincial fiscal relations
- Knowledge of the policy development process and fiscal interactions between the federal government and the provinces

Communication, Organizational, Negotiation and Interpersonal Skills:

You can:

- Lead project teams and guide and co-ordinate work of others
- Plan and carry out complex assignments within tight deadlines
- Maintain effective contacts in the federal government,



other provinces and the private sector, as well as in other divisions and ministries
- Prepare and present various materials to senior management

Computer Skills:

You are:

- Proficient with computer programs and applications to store, share, model and present information

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions. Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy

Additional information:

Apply by: Monday, September 14, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

- 2 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 7 Queens Park Cr, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation group: Association of Management, Administrative and Qualified Crown Employees of Ontario

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Finance and Economics

Posted on:

Friday, August 28, 2026

Note:





- Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
- The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
- C-FN-247920/26(2)

How to apply:

- You must apply online.
- Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
- Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
- Read the to make sure you understand this job.
- OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
- If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment: All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

Strengthening Ontario, together

📌 Senior Economist (Toronto)
🏢 Ministry of Finance
📍 Toronto