Working at the Bank
We are a leading central bank – dynamic, engaged, and trusted – committed to a better Canada.
We offer a vibrant workplace that benefits from the perspectives and talents of our diverse and inclusive workforce. We rely on a team of collaborative professionals and invest in innovative research and policy analysis. We also offer flexibility to accommodate the needs of our employees and focus on creating a superior work environment that promotes diversity, inclusiveness and equal opportunities for all.
The work we do
Diversity and Inclusion
We promote the principles of diversity and inclusion and adhere to the Canadian Human Rights Act and other legislation. Reflected in our priorities, we are committed to having a diverse and representative workforce in which every employee can reach their full potential. We strive to make our policies, programs and workplace more inclusive, respectful and barrier-free. Our partnerships and memberships are only a few ways we support diversity and inclusion:
We encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, veterans, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.


Economists and financial sector specialists
We offer you the unique opportunity to work at the very centre of Canada’s economy, in an organization with significant impact on the economic and financial well-being of Canadians. On our team, you’ll conduct high-quality analytical research projects in areas such as:
- macroeconomic analysis and forecasting
- econometrics
- financial system stability
- monetary policy
- the operation of financial markets
- international economics
Find out more about our research.

Our economics departments help us find creative responses to game-changing events and circumstances in the Canadian and global economies.

Join a team of technology professionals in creating the platforms, applications and ideas that shape the future and support our entire business..
Information technology
We’re on the lookout for motivated, creative employees to help us shape the future in a rapidly changing IT landscape. On our team, you’ll contribute to providing a secure, reliable and best-in-class technical environment. We offer challenging positions for:
- software developers
- network engineers
- solution architects
- project professionals
- business analysts
Cyber security
Our cyber team protects the Bank of Canada’s reputation and ensures the integrity and stability of the Canadian economy. We offer opportunities that will challenge, energize and motivate you to be the very best in a different areas including:
- networking
- security risk management
- identity management
- security device management
- vulnerability management
- penetration testing
- malware analysis
- big data
- cloud computing
- digital forensics


Administration and operations
Our teams provide the advice, guidance, project management and support needed for wise decision-making and stewardship of the Bank’s people and resources. We offer challenging positions in:
- financial services
- administration and business
- project management
- human resources
- communications and digital strategy
- audit
- currency production
- knowledge and information management
- security
- statistical analysis
- data analysis
Scholarship Award for Post-Secondary Students
These Can$8,000 scholarships are awarded to assist students with disabilities, Indigenous, LGBTQ2S+, Francophone and those who identify as a member of a visible minority group or racialized group to help remove barriers to education and support greater diversity in our workforce.
In addition to the award, successful candidates may be offered a work opportunity at the Bank, with mentorship by a Bank employee.
To be considered for one of these scholarships, you must:
- be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- be pursuing post-secondary studies (university or college)—either full-time or part-time—in a field related to the Bank’s work, including:
- economics and finance: economics, computer science, mathematics or statistics, commerce or business administration with a finance major
- administration and operations: financial services, administration and business, project management, human resources, accounting, communications and web development, internal audit, currency production, knowledge and information management, security
- information technology and cyber security: software development, network engineering, solution architecture, project management, business analysis, cyber security
- have an overall average grade of 70 percent or higher
To learn more about this award and how to apply, please consult our website.
Take a Central Role
The economy is at the core of everything we do. We help Canadians by contributing to Canada’s economic and financial well-being, preserving the value of money and providing bank notes that we can all use with confidence and pride.
We need people who can help us embrace change and innovation, from cyber security to building an inclusive economy.
Career Opportunities
Job Title | Posted Date | City |
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Director, Systemic Risk Analytics | 2025-02-06 | Ottawa (Downtown) |
Senior Legal Counsel | 2025-02-05 | Ottawa (Downtown) |
QA Systems Testing Analyst (recent graduate) | 2025-02-05 | Ottawa (Downtown) |
Media Relations Specialist | 2025-02-05 | Ottawa (Downtown) |
Identity Management Specialist | 2025-01-30 | Ottawa (Downtown) |
Banking and Payments Specialist, Ottawa | 2025-01-30 | Ottawa (Downtown) |
Senior DevOps Engineer | 2025-01-28 | Ottawa (Downtown) |
Student, Library | 2025-01-28 | Ottawa (Downtown) |
Senior Developer | 2025-01-28 | Ottawa or Calgary |
Platform Development Lead | 2025-01-27 | Ottawa (Downtown) |
Senior Assistant Secretary | 2025-01-24 | Ottawa (Downtown) |
Senior Financial Specialist | 2025-01-21 | Ottawa (Downtown) |
Security Solutions Architect | 2025-01-21 | Ottawa (Downtown) |
Senior Economist or FSS Senior Analyst (2024-2025 PhD Job Market) | 2024-10-08 | Ottawa (Downtown) |
PhD Internship | 2024-09-03 | Ottawa (Downtown) |
Senior Economist or FSS Senior Analyst (2023-2024 PhD Job Market) | 2023-09-19 | Ottawa (Downtown) |