As a recent university recruit at the Department of Finance, I have played an important role in a number of files that have had a positive impact on Canada’s financial sector. The working environment at the Department of Finance promotes continuous learning and economists and policy analysts are able to attend presentations and conferences at which top academics present their latest research. New employees are encouraged to pursue development opportunities ranging from dedicated French lessons to the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. Above all, the level of interest among Finance employees in their work creates an atmosphere in which creativity and dedication foster success.

Tom Corner
Financial Sector Policy Branch

Being an analyst at the Department of Finance has been extremely rewarding both on a professional and personal level. The issues that I deal with on a daily basis are related to current events and directly affect the Canadian and International economy. I would strongly recommend a career at Finance to anyone that is looking to work with a highly skilled and motivated team while maintaining a work and life balance.

Mélanie Rivest
International Trade and Finance

The Department of Finance is a challenging, dynamic and supportive place to work. Coming out of graduate school, there are few places in the public service that offer the opportunities, meaningful projects, and training that Finance provides to its recruits. I feel both fortunate and privileged to have launched my career here.

Hersi Hujaleh
Financial Sector Policy Branch

At Finance, I get to apply the knowledge I gained in my studies to my work on a variety of different files. Even as a new recruit, the work that I have been involved in is interesting, relevant and has allowed me to make a meaningful contribution from early on. A career at Finance gives you the opportunity to participate in a dynamic work environment that is a great place for your professional development and advancement.

Nicole Jones
Tax Policy Branch

The Department of Finance provides an opportunity to become involved with prominent issues that are important to the lives of Canadians. The work is fast-paced and challenging, but ultimately also very interesting and rewarding. Through my work at Finance I have been able to develop a wide array of skills, and have cultivated working relationships with a range of other government departments and other stakeholders. I have also had the pleasure of working with colleagues who are intelligent, insightful and always willing to help.

Jennifer Sweeney
Financial Sector Policy Branch

While working at Finance, you’re plugged into the current economic issues and debates that matter in Canada. Austerity vs. stimulus, financial regulation, climate policy – these are all files which cross the desks of this Department. My first year has brought the opportunity to work among the people tackling these issues, and the experience has helped me to better understand the country and the economy. I thoroughly enjoy my job at Finance, and would highly recommend it as a great place to come to work.

James Ketcheson
Financial Sector Policy Branch

Working for the Department of Finance is an exciting challenge. My job provides me with the opportunity to work on the development and evaluation of public policies on a daily basis. I also have the opportunity to learn new things every day, for example about the decision-making processes underlying the evaluation and implementation of various social programs.

Émilie Comtois-Rousseau
Federal-Provincial Relations and Social Policy Branch

I participated in the university recruitment process and was thrilled to learn that my application was successful. Moreover, I was hired by the Division that I was most interested in. In the interviews and through the material that was provided to me, I learned about the variety of issues the Department is involved in as well as related job opportunities. Since I started working for the Department, I’ve learned that it plays a central role in managing the national economy, for example in the preparation of the budget.

Gabriel Savaria
Federal-Provincial Relations and Social Policy Branch

Not only have I found my work interesting, the Department of Finance is willing to help you grow and reach your potential. I have participated in several activities from learning a new computer language, improving my French and attending policy related seminars in six short months. Also, the Department of Finance has a wide variety of work and as you progress through your career you can move around to experience new challenges.

Ian Detta
Federal Provincial Relations and Social Policy Branch

One reason I accepted the position at Finance was because throughout the recruitment process I heard from many new recruits that they felt they were able to make a real contribution to their group; that they were working on interesting and prominent files; and that they were able to apply the knowledge they learned in school to their jobs. I have found in my position that all these attributes are true.

Ashleigh Weil
Federal-Provincial Relations and Social Policy Branch