Policy Analyst - RES007533

Ministry of Finance

Policy Analyst - RES007533

Government of Saskatchewan

The Ministry of Finance oversees taxation, revenue and government spending. The Ministry supports the Treasury Board and Minister of Finance by providing financial and administrative services and leadership to government ministries, agencies and the public

The Taxation and Intergovernmental Affairs Branch provides public policy and budgetary analysis and advice in the areas of taxation and intergovernmental fiscal relations.

The Opportunity

The Taxation and Intergovernmental Affairs Branch is seeking highly skilled, motivated and team-focused individuals to fill two analyst specializing in tax policy. As a policy analyst, you will provide expert and balanced advice to support effective, efficient, and fiscally responsible decision-making.

As a policy analyst, you will be responsible for:

• Maintaining revenue policies to ensure all revenue sources are adequate, fair, competitive, and consistent with government priorities;
• Continuously improve and maintain the effectiveness and efficiency of Saskatchewan’s tax and revenue programs;
• Researching and analyzing information to provide policy advice in respect of various provincial revenues, specifically corporate income taxes;
• Representing the Ministry (or support senior representatives) at inter-ministerial and intergovernmental meetings; and
• Providing excellent service to our clients (government decision-makers, executive government, businesses/industry, and the public).

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about contributing to the fiscal planning process and is seeking an opportunity to influence public policy issues. You will have:

• A sound understanding and knowledge of tax policy and financial management principles;
• The ability to research and synthesize various sources of information, including data analysis, to prepare briefing materials presentations and inform policy recommendations;
• The ability to convey complex information and strategic insights in a way that allows an audience to understand the issues and correspondingly make decisions;
• Strong written and oral communication skills, along with strong interpersonal skills and relationship building skills that allow you to work with and influence a variety of stakeholders;
• The ability to establish and achieve objectives, often under tight timelines, which may include working some evenings/weekends during peak busy periods; and
• The ability to deal with confidential or sensitive issues.

Typically, the knowledge and skills required for this position would be acquired through completion of a graduate degree in fields related to accounting, public administration, finance or economics along with related experience, or through an undergraduate degree in those fields combined with relevant experience.

An accounting designation and strong understanding of corporate income matters would be considered an asset.

What We Offer

• Dynamic, challenging work for talented individuals;
• A competitive salary;
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension;
• Vacation, scheduled days off (SDO) and other types of leaves;
• Inclusive work environments; and
• Advancement opportunities.

This competition may be used to staff future permanent and term opportunities.

We are committed to workplace diversity.

Closing date: December 8, 2024