Staffing process	26-PB-18
Position	Student, part-time
Pay	$18.69 to $38.38 per hour, based on academic level (college, undergraduate, master's or doctoral), in accordance with the Treasury Board student rates of pay
Open to	Canadian citizens, permanent residents and holders of a valid work permit who are legally able to work in Canada
Location	Ottawa, hybrid
Schedule	15 to 30 hours per week, with flexibility to accommodate academic commitments and operational needs
Term	January, 2027 to January, 2028, with the possibility of extension
Language	Bilingual imperative (CBC)
Closing date	November 26, 12:00 PM Eastern Time

We're looking for a creative, bilingual student with excellent writing skills who can help make complex economic and fiscal information clear, accessible and engaging for Parliamentarians, journalists and Canadians.

From news releases and digital storytelling to videos, animation and social media, this is an opportunity to contribute fresh ideas while gaining valuable experience in a unique parliamentary environment.

The Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) provides independent economic and financial analysis to the Senate and House of Commons, analyzes the estimates of the government and, if requested, estimates the financial cost of any proposal over which Parliament has jurisdiction. The PBO is committed to serving Parliament with integrity and professionalism by providing independent, credible and non-partisan economic and financial analysis on a timely basis.

What you'll do

Working under the direction of the Director of Corporate Services, you will provide support in the following areas:

Writing and editing: Draft news releases, website content, backgrounders and other communications materials in English and French. Final versions follow the PBO's translation and revision process.
Editorial support: Support the plain-language review of reports for clarity, readability and consistency, in collaboration with analysts and the communications team.
Creative digital content: Develop ideas for social media posts, short videos, animations, infographics and other digital media assets.
Media and social media monitoring: Review news coverage, commentary and social media discussions relating to the PBO. Identify emerging issues, relevant trends and possible opportunities for engagement for staff review.
Communications support: Support staff with report releases, the preparation of responses to media inquiries, key messages and other communications activities.

Essential qualifications

Full-time enrolment in a college, undergraduate or graduate program in journalism, communications, digital media or a related field.
Bilingual imperative, assessed through House of Commons language testing:
- Reading comprehension: Superior level (C)
- Written expression: Intermediate level (B)
- Oral interaction: Superior level (C)
Excellent writing, editing and communication skills.
Creativity, sound judgment and strong attention to detail.
Familiarity with social media platforms and digital content creation.
Ability to work collaboratively, manage priorities and respect the PBO's independent, non-partisan mandate.

Asset qualifications

Experience with video production, animation, graphic design or multimedia storytelling.

Why join the PBO?

You'll work alongside experienced analysts on issues that matter to Canadians, including housing, health care, government spending and the economy. If you have an interest in public affairs, journalism, economics or government, you'll build your editorial and digital communications skills while helping make important research more accessible.

We know that great ideas come from everywhere. The PBO is committed to building a team with varied lived experiences, perspectives, ways of thinking and cultural backgrounds. We welcome applications from students with diverse experiences and creative approaches.

Conditions of employment

Obtain and maintain reliability status.
Maintain the confidentiality of embargoed reports and other information obtained in the course of employment.
Maintain political neutrality consistent with the PBO's non-partisan mandate.
Remain enrolled in full-time studies for the duration of the appointment.
Satisfactory references and proof of enrolment.

How to apply

Apply through the PBO careers portal. Create a profile and follow the online instructions to submit your résumé, proof of full-time enrolment (unofficial copies are accepted at this stage) and two samples of your writing or creative digital work by the closing date. You may apply in English or French. For questions about this opportunity, contact pbohr@parl.gc.ca.

If you are currently employed in the federal public service or by a parliamentary entity, please identify your employment status (indeterminate, determinate, student or casual), substantive group and level, and current second language evaluation results in your application.

Accommodation: The PBO is committed to an accessible, barrier-free selection process. If you require accommodation at any stage, please contact pbohr@parl.gc.ca. Information you provide will be treated confidentially.

Privacy: Personal information you provide will be used only for this selection process.

Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. We thank all those who apply.