Budget Analyst I

City of North Vancouver; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporation of the City of North Vancouver is seeking a Budget Analyst I to join the Finance team. This regular full-time position collaborates with multiple departments to plan, coordinate and manage annual operating and capital budgets, and to monitor revenues and expenditures.

Requirements include strong analytical skills, municipal budgeting experience preferred, and proficiency in MS Office; CPA or progress toward qualification is welcomed.

Qualifications

• Considerable financial and/or budget management experience; municipal government preferred.
• CPA or equivalent preferred; progress toward a recognized accounting qualification considered.
• Strong communication skills and collaborative approach; proficient in Office suite; familiarity with financial systems such as PeopleSoft.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning, coordination and administration of annual operating and capital budgets.
• Monitor and analyze revenues and expenditures; investigate budget variances.
• Prepare reports and related materials; conduct or participate in special studies and projects as required.
• Advise designated departments on budgetary matters and identify improvements in financial processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

CPA or equivalent (progress towards CPA)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

PeopleSoft

Job description

The Corporation of the City of North Vancouver

Budget Analyst I

Regular Full Time

The City of North Vancouver is the urban core of the beautiful North Shore and has a long-term vision to be “The Healthiest Small City in the World”, with five key priorities to be a City for People, a Resilient City, a Vibrant City, a Connected City and a Prosperous City.

The Finance department is looking for a regular full time Budget Analyst I to join their team.

In this position you will work with one or several distinct departments within the City of North Vancouver and will participate in the planning, coordination and administration of the annual operating and capital budgets. In this capacity you will monitor and analyze revenues and expenditures and investigate budget variances; prepare various reports and related materials; and conduct or participate in special studies and projects as required. You will also provide advice and guidance to your designated City department(s) on budgetary matters and participate in identifying and recommending improvements in financial processes.

You will have considerable financial and/or budget management experience in a similar position, preferably in municipal government, with knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Board standards. Although a professional designation (CPA or equivalent) is preferred, consideration will be given to suitably qualified applicants who have made significant progress towards a recognized accounting qualification. This position requires analytical and problem solving skills with a demonstrated ability to work in a diverse team setting. Your collaborative approach and good communication skills will ensure your success in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. You will be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Familiarity with financial management systems such as PeopleSoft is an advantage.

Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete standardized tests or exercises to demonstrate their applicable skills and knowledge.

Salary: $45.48 to $53.70 per hour (Pay grade 24 – 2026 rates)

Hours of Work: The City of North Vancouver currently works on a compressed work schedule of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, with one scheduled day off (Monday or Friday) approximately each three-week scheduling cycle.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer— one that reflects the diversity of our community and values the unique contributions of each person. Guided by our core values and Council’s vision for an open and inclusive city, we work to create respectful, safe, and accessible workplaces. We regularly review and improve our hiring practices to help identify and remove barriers. Through ongoing learning, we continue to address any that remain.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you need an accommodation during the selection process, or are having trouble completing or submitting your application, please contact us at [e-mail]. We’re here to support your full participation.

Thank you for your interest in the City of North Vancouver.

We respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. The City of North Vancouver is committed to Reconciliation with these Nations, who have lived on these lands since time immemorial.