Senior revenue forecasting economist/ER4 Economic research analyst 4
Manitoba Government’s Department of Finance based in Winnipeg, MB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Senior revenue forecasting economist. Manitoba Government’s Department of Finance manages provincial financial resources and ensures fiscal responsibility. It provides budget planning, financial reporting, and policy development. The department oversees expenditures and revenues to support economic stability and growth. Its role in public accountability helps maintain economic health and effective governance. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Manitoba Government
Department: Department of Finance
Division: Tax Revenue Branch
Section: Finance Policy and Research
Position: Senior revenue forecasting economist/ER4 Economic research analyst 4
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: $84371.00 – $106027.00 yearly
Employment Type: Regular/Full time
Job Category: Human Resource Services
Location: Winnipeg, MB, CA
Advertisement Number: 43331
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of a Master’s degree in economics with a specialization in econometrics, macroeconomic theory, or public finance
Experience: Candidates should have experience in economic forecasting or policy analysis
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be legally entitled to work in Canada, be willing and able to work overtime
- The candidates should provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have a combination of related education (such as data science and statistics) and work experience
- The candidates should have experience in supervising and leading or mentoring staff and experience in economic forecasting using advanced econometric methods and demonstrate diligent judgment in both economic and fiscal analysis
- The candidates should have experience conducting quantitative and analytical research and providing recommendations based on the findings
- The candidates should have experience in economic modeling and programming with computer-based econometric, statistical, and simulation packages such as EViews, Stata, R, and SPSS
- The candidates should have advanced experience with Microsoft Excel, an understanding of core macroeconomic fundamentals and strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex data
- The candidates should have strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex and technical information to a variety of audiences
- The candidates should have strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities within tight timeframes and strict deadlines
- The candidates should have knowledge of national and provincial accounts data and knowledge of income tax reporting and data
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to lead the branch’s tax revenue forecast used in establishing departmental spending targets
- The candidates should be able to supervise, mentor, and train economists in the branch, and collaborate with the division’s other branches—Manitoba Bureau of Statistics, Tax Analysis Branch, and Intergovernmental Finance Branch—to share knowledge and improve the rigour and accuracy of forecasts
- The candidates should be able to improve the effectiveness of the forecasting process through innovation and teamwork, and be data-driven and intellectually curious to combine economic, tax, and demographic data to produce revenue estimates
- The candidates should be able to report forecasts, research, and analysis to senior officials in Manitoba Finance and the Treasury Board Secretariat
- The candidates should be able to lead and collaborate on projects with other branches (from the division) and other departments
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume and advertisement number) through the below-mentioned details.
By email
PSCExecutivejobs@gov.mb.ca
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