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
Our cyber team protects the Bank of Canada’s reputation and ensures the integrity and stability of the Canadian economy.
We provide advice on policies, guide the stewardship of Bank assets, facilitate the development of our people and support Bank strategic initiatives.

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
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)

For more information about starting a career at the Bank of Canada, please visit our website.