Senior Consultant

Are you interested in working on a variety of initiatives within TBS and with other ministries where you will be required to interpret, apply and integrate the use of evidence-based decision-making, financial management frameworks and other best practices to support transformation? Do you have the skills to provide senior-level financial and policy/program advice to senior management, the Minister and Cabinet Committees? Then consider this unique and challenging opportunity with the Strategy and Continuous Improvement Branch.

Information Session:
We are offering an opportunity for those interested to attend a virtual session to learn more about the unit and the position to be filled.

Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Time: 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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* This session is optional and has no impact on hiring decisions

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

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What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:
• provide strategic fiscal/financial and/or program/policy advisory services for the development and implementation of transformation initiatives
• recommend options and identify risks for the development of plans
• identify problems arising from fiscal/financial analysis and policy/program reviews, and provide recommendations to senior management, the Minister and Cabinet Committees
• conduct inter-jurisdictional scans and analyses to support the determination of strategic financial priorities
• provide support and advice on the interpretation and application of financial management and evidence-based decision-making principles and practices
• make recommendations regarding performance metrics and the development of performance measures

How do I qualify?

Knowledge of Finance

• You have demonstrated knowledge of the theory, principles and methodologies of public finance and business administration as they relate to fiscal/financial and policy/program development principles/techniques
• You have demonstrated knowledge of fiscal/financial and accounting principles, policies and processes, including evidence-based scenario development and the use of financial management frameworks

Policy and Program Skills

• You can interpret and apply complex legislation, policies, standards, processes, practices and priorities relating to business planning, budgeting, fiscal/financial management and related areas
• You have knowledge of financial operations and fiscal/financial policy development principles and techniques
• You have an understanding of government decision-making processes/structures including the role of central agencies and line ministries

Relationship Management, Consultation and Communication Skills

• You have excellent communication, interpersonal, consultation and advisory skills to provide expert advice and convey complex technical information
• You have strong relationship management, persuasion and influencing skills
• You demonstrate political acuity, diplomacy and tact to deal with high-profile issues in a sensitive environment
• You have strong facilitation and presentation skills to provide education and training
• You can prepare a wide range of written materials including reports, presentations and recommendations

Project Management, Leadership and Organizational Skills

• You have knowledge of project management theory, practices and techniques to support the coordination of strategic projects/initiatives
• You have demonstrated leadership and organizational skills to provide guidance, training and mentoring to staff and project teams
• You can work under tight time pressures and deal with multiple deliverables with competing deadlines

Risk and Issues Management Skills

• You demonstrate strong strategic thinking and issues management skills to identify and address complex and potentially controversial issues
• You have knowledge of risk assessment and risk management principles and practices
• You can provide strategic advice based on evidence-based decision-making and financial management frameworks
• You can identify, anticipate and evaluate emerging political and fiscal issues and problems, assess risks and develop options for resolution

Analytical, Research and Computer Skills

• You have strong analytical and research skills to identify data requirements, evaluate complex information, and synthesize complex models and formulas into understandable summaries
• You can use standard computer applications and specialized financial information systems