Original job description
Position Information
Title Budget Analyst 1 Job Status Regular Full Time Position Overview
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.
Responsibilities
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.
Requirements
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.
Compensation
$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.
Additional Information
Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete standardized tests or exercises to demonstrate their applicable skills and knowledge.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about making the City of North Vancouver an even greater place to live, work and play, apply on-line through the Career Portal at www.cnv.org by Friday, November 13, 2026.
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 hr@cnv.org. 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.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2026-0120 Job Open Date 10/30/2026 Job Close Date 11/13/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants
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Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate, and administer annual operating and capital budgets for assigned City departments, monitoring revenues and expenditures and investigating variances. Prepare reports, conduct or support special studies, advise departments on budget matters, and recommend improvements to financial processes.
Requirements
Requires considerable financial or budget management experience in a similar role, preferably in municipal government, and knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Board standards. A CPA or equivalent designation is preferred, with consideration for candidates making significant progress toward an accounting qualification; strong analytical, problem-solving, teamwork, communication, and Microsoft Office skills are also expected.
Skills
- Budget Management
- Operating Budget Planning
- Capital Budget Planning
- Revenue and Expenditure Analysis
- Budget Variance Analysis
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Analysis
- Public Sector Accounting
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Relationship Building
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Government & Public Sector
- Data & Analytics
Keywords
- Budget Analyst
- Budget Management
- Operating Budgets
- Capital Budgets
- Revenue Analysis
- Expenditure Analysis
- Budget Variance Analysis
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Processes
- Public Sector Accounting Board Standards
- Municipal Government
- CPA
- Accounting Qualification
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- PeopleSoft
- Financial Management Systems
- Special Studies
- Financial Analysis
