JOB PROFILE
POSITION #00097662
TITLE: SENIOR ECONOMIC ADVISOR
CLASSIFICATION: ECONOMIST 30
JOB OVERVIEW
To lead the design and implementation of major and complex statistical, economic modelling, research and policy
analysis projects and provide authoritative advice as a recognized economics expert, to government executive, on the
economic, social, environmental and financial implications of climate policy matters in relation to government’s strategic
direction, major financial commitments and significant priorities.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Required:
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Provides economic expertise, analysis, research and insight in relation to provincial, national and international
climate policy.
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Provides direct briefings to the Minister, Deputy Minister, Treasury Board and often Cabinet, or Cabinet
Committees, as an essential support for strategic decision making on climate policy, programs and legislation.
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Represents the ministry or government on task forces and committees, with the authority to negotiate high
profile agreements with industry, other jurisdictions, or other levels of government where there is significant
controversy, complexity and economic impact associated with the agreements.
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Leads the design and implementation of major and complex economic modelling projects (energy end-use,
Computable General Equilibrium model, macroeconomic, input-output).
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Manages major projects related to economic analysis, policy development or policy/program evaluation. Defines
the scope, objectives, data and resource requirements and evaluation strategies.
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Interprets findings and prepares and presents reports and recommendations on results, trends, and options.
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Contributes to the development, enhancement and use of major internal and external data applications and
economic models including the incorporation of new data sources and development and enforcement of data
quality standards.
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Analyses and synthesises economic forecasts, policy analysis and position papers prepared by other jurisdictions
or interest groups on major climate initiatives, and recommends corporate responses.
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Prepares and presents interpretive reports on current economic and quantitative analyses, trends, and patterns
to both technical and non-technical audiences.
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Prepares and/or manages the preparation of issue papers, briefing notes, estimates, Cabinet Submissions,
responses and other documents.
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Develops and maintains working relationships with other branches, ministries and external stakeholders (i.e.
other governments, academia and industry).
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Provides work direction to employees and/or consultants performing economic development, analysis and
research.
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Leads the development of the British Columbia Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Progress to Targets indicators
and analysis
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Maintains a current knowledge of relevant policy and academic literature relating to climate science and climate
policy.
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Revised Date:
Policy Research & Economics
Economics
Professional
June 2011
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Initiates and manages consultations on broad policy issues, particularly those that cross jurisdictional
boundaries, affect multiple stakeholders, and have potential legislative and regulatory impacts.
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Manages contracts for economic research and related policy development services.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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A Master’s Degree in Economics or closely related field such as statistics, commerce, or mathematics, or
equivalent.
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Experience conducting and leading major and complex economic studies and research projects.
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Minimum 3 years of current experience researching policy issues and conducting policy analysis.
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Preference for knowledge of climate science, GHG accounting methodologies, greenhouse gas emission offsets,
carbon pricing and carbon trading markets.
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Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service, which may include a criminal
records check, and/or Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA) check, and/or enhanced security screening checks as
required by the ministry (Note: It is important that you read the job posting carefully to understand the specific
security screening requirements pertaining to the position).
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
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Commitment to Continuous Learning involves a commitment to think about the ongoing and evolving needs of
the organization and to learn how new and different solutions can be utilized to ensure success and move the
organization forward.
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Conceptual Thinking is the ability to identify patterns or connections between situations that are not obviously
related, and to identify key or underlying issues in complex situations. It includes using creative, conceptual or
inductive reasoning or thought processes that are not necessarily categorized by linear thinking.
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Impact and Influence is the ability to influence, persuade, or convince others to adopt a specific course of
action. It involves the use of persuasive techniques, presentations or negotiation skills to achieve desired results.
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Planning, Organizing and Coordinating involves proactively planning, establishing priorities and allocating
resources. It is expressed by developing and implementing increasingly complex plans. It also involves
monitoring and adjusting work to accomplish goals and deliver to the organization's mandate.
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Initiative involves identifying a problem, obstacle or opportunity and taking appropriate action to address
current or future problems or opportunities. As such, initiative can be seen in the context of proactively doing
things and not simply thinking about future actions.
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Business Acumen is the ability to understand the business implications of decisions and the ability to strive to
improve organizational performance. It requires an awareness of business issues, processes and outcomes as
they impact the client's and the organization's business needs.
For more information about behavioural interviews, competency definitions, and to watch interview videos
please visit: Competencies in the BC Public Service
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Revised Date:
Policy Research & Economics
Economics
Professional
June 2011