Senior Policy Analyst

50299

Finance and Treasury Board

HALIFAX

Permanent

Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

08-Nov-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

• conducting policy and financial analysis of current and potential tax measures;
• providing technical advice and counsel to the Minister, Executive Council and other departments and agencies;
• overseeing legislation, tax collection agreements, major federal transfers and other administrative arrangements for the province’s major tax revenue sources;
• working with other provincial and federal counterparts in developing tax policy and administration.

Senior Policy Analysts have a key role in the research, development and evaluation of policy options; preparing briefing notes, reports, and submissions to Executive Council; development of revenue forecasts; and the analysis of fiscal and economic implications of policy options.

Reporting to a Policy Strategist, you will be part of a team focused on research and evaluation of policy options, monitoring developments in tax policy and supporting the Province’s interests in federal transfers. The incumbent will be accountable for identifying best practices, and developing recommendations, briefing materials, proposals and presentations for departmental senior management.

• Maintaining data sources, documentation, and models
• Assisting in the review of legislative, regulatory, and administrative frameworks related to revenue sources
• Representing the Department on inter-department and inter-provincial committees and work teams

To be successful in this position you possess a university degree in a relevant discipline, such as public policy, economics, finance, statistics or business administration, plus a minimum of three (3) years of related experience or an acceptable combination of education and experience. A graduate degree in a relevant discipline will be considered an asset.

You are highly professional, a critical thinker and a team player who values an inclusive and diverse workforce.

• Experience working in a policy environment; an understanding of how government policy is developed, and knowledge of relevant public policy issues with the ability to formulate, recommend, and implement policy changes
• Demonstrated research experience and the ability to write succinct reports on findings
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills using large data sets
• Demonstrated initiative to work independently and deliver on priority projects, exercise sound judgement, and meet tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication, presentation, and issues management abilities.

• Interpreting legislation, as well as familiarity with issues related to the economic environment, fiscal planning and management, and government budget processes as they relate to Nova Scotia
• Demonstrated computer skills as applied to data organization and analysis
• Experience using MS-Excel, E-views, STATA, or SPSD/M

An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

The Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, :
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