Temporary Full-Time Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months a Replacement January 2027 Per hour York Region - Finance - Office of the Budget Business Planning & Budgets - 17250 Yonge Street - Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 CA (Primary) Almost 1.3 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada – and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2051. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, compelling 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.

Defined Benefit Pension

Program - With the Ontario Municipal 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.

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 Programand 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 - We’re 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. This includes providing analytical and technical support to the Operating Budget, Capital Budget, Fiscal Planning units, as well as system users throughout the Region; and providing system training to users as well as maintaining Chartfield data. Maintains, develops and administers the budget system, including Chartfield data updates, user access, and template management.

Provides training and documentation to users to ensure effective and consistent use of the system. Designs and operates computer models to estimate the financial impacts of various Regional issues and initiatives. Supports financial analysis and reporting related to budget submissions, in-year monitoring, and special projects, using Excel and other analytical tools.

Maintains and updates Chartfield data to ensure accurate financial reporting and alignment with organizational structure. Prepares reports, charts and graphs, and presentations to Committee and Council, summarizing budget analysis, performance metrics, and system-generated data. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to support the publishing of the budget book, oversees document version control, ensuring timely completion and alignment with corporate formatting and brand standards and accessibility requirements.





Prepares spreadsheets to track and summarize relevant data. Assists with the implementation of process improvements and special projects for the Branch. Briefs senior staff and prepares or provides input to reports, briefing notes, presentations and analysis, for management.

Ensures information is accurate, provided on a timely basis, and managed in accordance with legislation and corporate standards. Ensures adherence to the Region’s policies, guidelines and bylaws, providing services that meet corporate standards Successful completion of a Masters Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics, or a related discipline or approved equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum one (1) year experience in a large multi-divisional organization including experience in modelling, forecasting, research, analysis, budgets, economic indicators, and project management.

Demonstrated understanding of computerized economic and financial forecasting models incorporating econometric analysis such as multiple and non-linear regression methods or computer programming. Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer services, communication, teamwork, initiative/self-management, accountability, and flexibility/adaptability. Intermediate/advanced skills in quantitative and statistical analysis.

Excellent research, writing and communication skill.

Scheduled

Shifts CUPE Local 4900 We respect, encourage and celebrate our diversity, aiming to build a qualified workforce that reflects the population we serve. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request during recruitment processes and throughout employment. #

📌 Economics Researcher (Newmarket)
🏢 York Region (The Regional Municipality of York)
📍 Newmarket