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Economic Analyst/Modeler - RES006082Employment Type: Permanent Full-timeLocation(s): SK-Rgna-ReginaMinistry: 026 EnvironmentSalary Range: $41.174-$51.598 HourlyGrade: SGEU.12.About UsThe Ministry of Environment takes a team-based approach to protecting Saskatchewan’s environment for the well-being of the province, its people and its future. We use science-based solutions and environmental laws to help safeguard communities, and to protect our air, land, water, and habitat. We are committed to high citizen and client satisfaction through workplace excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation. The Ministry manages our province’s diverse landscapes and our resources in a manner that supports a healthy environment, a growing economy, and strong, vibrant communities.The Climate Resilience Branch is located at 3211 Albert Street in Regina – in the heart of the city’s Legislative Grounds. We are a growing branch that enjoys a friendly and supportive culture that prioritizes teamwork and encourages professional growth and development with a generous education and training benefit. We are also an active branch that is responsible for several files that are considered a top priority for executive leadership within the ministry and across government.The OpportunityThe Climate Resilience Branch is seeking a proactive, knowledgeable, and analytical individual with experience in economic analysis and modelling for the role of Economic Analyst/Modeler.The successful candidate will inform climate-related policies, programs, and strategies by undertaking quantitative and statistical analysis to assess the economic impact of current or proposed federal and provincial climate policies on the Saskatchewan economy, including potential impacts on economic output, industry competitiveness, employment, investment, export performance, government tax revenue, and household expenses. Additionally, the successful candidate must be well-organized, an effective project manager, and a capable presenter, and be able to communicate complex analysis in simple language to non-specialist audiences, both orally and in writing.As the Economic Analyst/Modeler your responsibilities will include:

• Developing/utilizing economic models to assess the economic impacts of climate-related policies
• Preparing presentations, briefing notes, Cabinet documents and other materials to help inform executive leadership deliberations
• Assessing models/analytic techniques and approaches used by the federal government and other jurisdictions and analysts
• Managing/overseeing third party research contracts
• Representing the ministry on cross-ministry, federal-provincial committees and working groups
• Supporting the Branch’s engagement work with industry and other stakeholders

Ideal CandidateTo be successful in the role, you will have:

• Highly developed research and analytical skills.
• Experience with research methodologies/techniques and relevant software programs and programming languages
• Solid understanding of micro and macro-economic theory.
• Experience sourcing, managing, and assessing socioeconomic, demographic, financial and environmental data.

IMPORTANTLY, the successful candidate must have experience developing/using models, and conducting quantitative analysis and economic impact analysis.Typically, the competencies required for this position would be obtained through the completion of a graduate degree in economics, statistics, or actuarial sciences, supplemented with several years of related employment experience in economic and quantitative analysis. Candidates with a background in climate change/climate policy, public policy, and/or knowledge of the Saskatchewan economy will be given preferential consideration.This position may occasionally involve overnight travel and requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license.What we offer:

• Dynamic, challenging work for talented individuals
• A competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and pension
• Paid vacation, and bi-weekly Earned Days Off (EDO)
• Other types of leave (maternity/paternity/adoption, family/personal leave, sick leave)
• Inclusive work environments
• Advancement opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements

We are committed to workplace diversity.Hours of Work: A - SGEU Office 36 - one day off every two weeksNumber of Openings: 1Closing Date: Jul 6, 2022, 12:59:00 AMQuick Apply

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