Senior Economist
Government of Manitoba
Posted Apr 24, 2024 at 07:00 pm Closes May 8, 2024 at 07:00 pm
- Job Location:
- Winnipeg MB
- Job Category:
- Government
- Job Type:
- Full-Time
- How To Apply:
- Mail, E-mail or AMIK.ca
Senior Economist
ER4 Senior Economist 4
Regular/full-time
Health, Seniors and Long Term Care
Insured Benefits, Insurance
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 42737
Salary(s): ER4 $84,371.00 - $106,027.00 per year
Closing Date: May 5, 2024
The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).
Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.
Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.
Introduction
The Compensation and Medical Remuneration Strategies branch is responsible for providing policy direction and departmental leadership in the development of compensation and collective bargaining policy, planning and oversight for the various sectors in the health system. This includes supply, utilization, legislation, workforce strategies, mechanisms and concept models for physicians to support the delivery of health care in Manitoba.
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must be able to provide and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check
Qualifications:
Essential:
Desired:
- Must have a Master's Degree in Economics or Statistics or Business Administration or related discipline with a concentration in statistical/quantitative methods, mathematical modeling and health economics.
- Extensive experience in health human resource planning and compensation modeling.
- Theoretical and working knowledge of current health care provider issues.
- Direct experience undertaking complex financial analysis and/or program review
- Ability to quickly assimilate information, multi-task, and adapt to changing priorities to successfully operate within a deadline drivenenvironment
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Political acumen skills and tact in dealing with complex and sensitive issues.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
Desired:
- Experience in the design and development of policies, strategies and research projects related to the production of a funding and compensation mechanisms.
- Skills in using database programs such as Microsoft Access, SAS, and other programs is an asset.
- Knowledge of government organization and financial processes.
Duties:
Reporting to the Director of Compensation and Medical Remuneration Strategies, the incumbent of this position is responsible for the following duties:
• Conducts research and economic analysis on policy issues that have an impact on compensation and related health human resource incentives, with specific emphasis on physician compensation.
• Assesses the economic impact and implications of regulatory and legislative changes and provide analysis and recommendations, including preparing briefing materials for the Executive Director, Director and departmental senior leadership.
• Leads the planning, design, and implementation of programs by developing terms of reference, research methodologies, evaluation criteria, and monitoring systems.
• Designs, develops and leads teams in the execution of complex projects, monitor progress and ensure completion of project goals through coaching and mentoring of team members.
• Conducts research and economic analysis on policy issues that have an impact on compensation and related health human resource incentives, with specific emphasis on physician compensation.
• Assesses the economic impact and implications of regulatory and legislative changes and provide analysis and recommendations, including preparing briefing materials for the Executive Director, Director and departmental senior leadership.
• Leads the planning, design, and implementation of programs by developing terms of reference, research methodologies, evaluation criteria, and monitoring systems.
• Designs, develops and leads teams in the execution of complex projects, monitor progress and ensure completion of project goals through coaching and mentoring of team members.
Apply Now:
Advertisement # 42737
Talent Acquisition - Executive Recruitment
Human Resource Services
608-330 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB, R3C 0C4
Phone: 204-945-6892
Fax: 204-945-0601
Email: PSCExecutivejobs@gov.mb.ca
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