Revenue Policy Advisor (Tax and Intergovernmental Revenue)

ABOUT US

Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada – and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

WHAT WE OFFER

Consistently named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace – aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.

• Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.


• Employer of Choice - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.


• Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.


• Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Manager, Tax and Intergovernmental Revenue, is responsible for providing advice to Senior Management on property tax policy and other intergovernmental revenue sources, including analysis of property tax and non-development charge revenue, potential new revenue sources; and maintaining and assisting in developing the modelling and analysis necessary to support that advice.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Working in a team, develops and provides well-researched and comprehensive advice to Senior Management for submission to Council regarding the Region’s property tax policy and other sources of intergovernmental revenue, including potential changes to the property tax rate setting methodology (e.g., rate structures), policies and the impact of new senior government provincial legislation.

• Develops, maintains and ensures the accuracy of complex financial models used to support the property tax rate calculation and the long term (up to 20 year) forecast for property tax levy and other intergovernmental revenue sources.

• Collects and validates data from other departments and external sources to be used as input into the property tax rate calculation.

• Conducts policy research and provides advice and recommendation to Senior Management regarding the financial impact of growth and potential intergovernmental revenue sources for the Region.

• Researches and provides advice to the Manager regarding property tax and revenue policies and their implementation.

• Designs and implements complex econometric and demographic models to forecast short and long-term assessment values within the Region.

• Prepares well written and researched briefing notes and reports for Senior Management and for Regional Council and/or the Commissioner.

• Acts as Regional representative on provincial municipal association and inter-municipal committees, as assigned.

• Liaises with local municipalities through participation on working groups to help formulate and/or update Regional policies and procedures, as required.

• Provides other financial and economic analysis to Departments, as required.

• Participates in and/or leads special projects as assigned.

• Performs other duties, as assigned, in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Successful completion of a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Mathematics, Economics, or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum three (3) years financial experience in a large multi-divisional organization including experience in financial analysis, policy development, as well as exposure to project management, and the analysis, design and implementation of computer applications.

• Demonstrated experience in writing policy pieces and analytical reports/studies including the ability to identify problems, analyze and interpret data, and make and defend recommendations.

• Demonstrated experience in policy development in a large multi-divisional organization.

• Knowledge of accounting and economic principles.

• Demonstrated analytical, mathematical and project management skills, including proficiency with statistical software.

• Knowledge of municipal revenue sources as well as a demonstrated ability to interpret and explain key municipal-related provincial statutes and regulations such as the Municipal Act and the Assessment Act.