The Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) is an independent and non-partisan entity providing stimulating and rewarding work. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and learning opportunities to support professional and career development.

The Parliamentary Budget Officer is an Officer of Parliament mandated to support Parliament by providing economic and financial analysis that supports the quality of parliamentary debate and promotes greater budget transparency and accountability. Before and during general elections, the PBO's mandate also includes estimating the cost of election proposals at the request of political parties or independent members. The PBO's mandate is set out in the Parliament of Canada Act, and employment at the PBO is governed by the Parliamentary Employment and Staff Relations Act (PESRA). The PBO is independent of the executive branch of government.

The PBO is supported by a dynamic team of highly specialized analysts and advisors. We are currently searching for candidates to support our work as an Economic/Financial Analyst.

The Economic/Financial Analyst conducts analysis that informs exceptional advice on economic and financial matters for the Parliamentary Budget Officer, Parliament, and Canadians.

UNIVERSITY / POST-UNIVERSITY RECRUITMENT
26-PB-14

Economic/Financial Analyst

Indeterminate, Determinate, Interchange

Multiple positions available

Note: This selection process may also be used to establish a pool of prequalified candidates that could be used to staff determinate and indeterminate positions at the PBO that require similar knowledge or competencies.

BAN-01 ($75,825 - $98,000) leading to the target level of BAN-03
BAN-02 ($92,633 - $119,718) leading to the target level of BAN-03
*The target level of BAN-03 has a salary range of $100,999 to $131,623.

Open to: Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are legally able to work in Canada. Consideration will be given to applicants with a valid work permit at the time of appointment for determinate employment only. The validity of the work permit must be for a period of no less than one (1) year from the date of appointment.

Work Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Closing date: November 30, 2026 – 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

The candidate must:

successfully complete their Master's degree or PhD in Economics, Finance or in a similar field from a recognized university by December 1, 2027; OR
have obtained recently (after January 1, 2025) a Master's degree or PhD in Economics, Finance or in a similar field from a recognized university.

Knowledge, Abilities and Competencies:

Knowledge of financial, economic or quantitative analysis methodologies
Knowledge of the PBO's activities in the parliamentary context
Ability to research, consider and analyse economic or financial data and information
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Adaptability
Teamwork and collaboration
Professionalism

Various Language Requirements:

English or French essential
Bilingual Imperative:
- Reading comprehension: Intermediate level (B) or Superior level (C)
- Written expression: Intermediate level (B)
- Oral interaction: Intermediate level (B) or Superior level (C)

Operational Requirements:

Occasional overtime and variable hours on short notice may be required.
Travel to various locations within or outside of the National Capital Region may be required.
Willingness and ability to be present in the workplace a minimum of 4 days per week.

Condition of Employment:

Successful pre-employment enhanced reliability security screening

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience (Not Essential):

Relevant work experience in economic/financial analysis, OR economic/fiscal forecasting, OR policy costing in:

a central agency in the Government of Canada; or
a federal or provincial/territorial department; or
an independent fiscal institution (in Canada or abroad); or
private sector; or
academia; or
civil society

will be considered an asset.

Additional Information – please read carefully:

You must include a cover letter with your CV, indicating how you meet the education criteria of the position and how you could help fulfill our mandate. The cover letter must also indicate whether you have relevant work experience that could be considered an asset.
You must include a copy of your bachelor's and master's transcripts with your application (unofficial copies are accepted at this stage of the process).
In your cover letter, you must confirm that you are a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident or the holder of a valid work permit.
If you are currently employed in the federal public service or by a parliamentary entity, please identify your employment status, substantive group and level, and current second language evaluation results in your application.
Depending on the number of applications, a top-down selection will most likely be used at the screening stage of the process.
Employment at the BAN-02 level will only be considered for holders of a PhD in economics, finance or a related field from a recognized university.
Progression to the target BAN-03 level is based on a combination of performance evaluation and merit assessment.
Satisfactory references and proof of education are essential conditions of employment.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. If you need accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the contact information below.
The PBO can provide new employees with relocation assistance of up to $3,000 CAD (up to $6,000 CAD if accompanied by dependants).

Please reference Staffing Process 26-PB-14 in all your communications.

Questions? Contact Human Resources at 613-992-8026 or pbohr@parl.gc.ca

We thank all those who apply.