Director General, Economic Analysis & Forecasting

Employment and Social Development Canada; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 173,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Finance Canada seeks a Director General for Economic Analysis & Forecasting in Ottawa. Lead advanced economic analysis, forecasting, and public policy guidance affecting federal budgets and fiscal planning.

Manage teams, coordinate with central agencies, and drive strategic advice for Ministers in a high-stakes environment. The role requires a Master’s degree in economics or related field, extensive experience in economic/policy analysis, and strong leadership capabilities to

Qualifications

• Master's degree in economics, finance, public administration, international affairs or a field relevant to the duties of the position.
• Proven ability to analyze economic and fiscal issues and forecast trends.
• Experience providing briefings to ministers or senior officials on policy matters.
• Experience managing human and financial resources.

Skills

Economic analysis

Policy analysis

Briefings to Ministers

People management

Education

Master’s degree in economics, finance, public administration or related field

Job description

Director General, Economic Analysis & Forecasting

Department of Finance Canada- Economic, Fiscal and Intergovernmental Policy Branch

Selection process number
2026-FIN-EA-AA-35718

Salary
$172,548 to $202,918

Level
EX-03

Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Important messages
1. Please ensure that the following is included in your application:(a) A cover letter which clearly demonstrates how you meet each of essential education and experience criteria and any relevant asset criteria. Resumes may be used as a secondary source of information to validate if candidates meet the essential qualifications used for screening purposes.(b) Your Personal Record Identifier (PRI), your substantive group and level, your employment status and your preferred official language.2. In making an appointment, any assessment method that is considered appropriate to determine whether a person meets the qualifications referred to in the statement of merit may be used, such as a review of past performance and accomplishments, talent map placement, examinations, interviews and reference checks.3. A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.4. Indeterminate employees at the same group and level may be considered for deployment.5. Communication for this appointment process will be sent via e-mail. Persons are entitled to receive communication and participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.AGREEMENT TO BEING DEPLOYED:A deployment is the transfer of a person from one position to another that does not constitute a promotion. Please be advised that all appointments and deployments (except acting appointments) to and within the Executive (EX) Group within the core public administration that take place after April 1, 2020 are subject to the Agreement to be Deployed provision as a mandatory condition of employment.

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

EDUCATION:Graduation with a Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in economics, finance, public administration, international affairs or in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

EXPERIENCE:EXP1: Significant* experience in the analysis of economic, fiscal, and public policy issues, including forward-looking analysis of evolving economic risks and their implications for policy development and fiscal planning.EXP2: Significant* experience in economic, financial, policy analysis, including scenario analysis and the assessment of policy options and their potential economic, fiscal and social impacts through advanced economic modelling.EXP3: Significant* experience in the provision of advice and briefings to Ministers or other senior officials** on issues relating to economic, fiscal and public policy, including federal budgets, fiscal updates, and responses to evolving economic conditions.EXP4: Experience in managing human and financial resources.Definitions:* Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of various complex (e.g., multidimensional, sensitive, confidential, affecting many partners or stakeholders, precedent setting, having major impact on the economy or the public service, or having a potential for significant media coverage) related activities.**Senior official is defined as the Assistant Deputy Minister level (EX-04 or EX-05) or an equivalent executive-level position in private sector.

Applied / assessed at a later date

KNOWLEDGE:K1: Knowledge of the Canadian economy, including labour markets, housing markets, inflation, financial conditions, provincial economic and fiscal conditions, commodity markets, and monetary policy developments.K2: Knowledge of quantitative methods and analytical approaches used in economic and public policy analysis, including scenario analysis, forecasting, program and policy evaluation, and risk assessment.K3: Knowledge of the global economy and international policy developments, including their implications for Canada's economic growth, competitiveness, and public policy objectives.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:KLC1: Create Vision and Strategy
KLC2: Mobilize People
KLC3: Uphold Integrity and Respect
KLC4: Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
KLC5: Promote Innovation and Guide Change
KLC6: Achieve Results

Language requirements (essential for the job)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:The Department of Finance Canada is committed to reflecting Canada’s diversity in our workforce by providing an inclusive, equitable and respectful work environment. If you are a woman, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability or a visible minority and are interested in bringing in different perspectives and insights, let us know by completing the Employment Equity (EE) section in your application. Appointments of members of these EE groups could be made to ensure our workforce is inclusive and representative of the Canadian public we serve.

Our commitment

We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

• A cover letter-Candidates must clearly demonstrate IN THEIR COVER LETTER how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the "Essential Qualifications". Candidates must use the education and experience factors as a header and then provide concrete examples demonstrating how they meet each of the education and experience criteria. Please note that résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter.

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.