2027 Winter- Student Work Placement - IT and Cyber 1 (Various locations, ON, CA)

• Take a central role
• The Bank of Canada has a vision to be a leading central bank—dynamic, engaged and trusted—committed to a better Canada. No other employer in the country offers you the unique opportunity to work at the very center of Canada’s economy, in an organization with significant impact on the economic and financial well-being of all Canadians. You will be challenged, energized and motivated to excel in our environment. 
• Building on the principles that have always guided us – excellence, integrity and respect – we strive to be forward-looking and innovative, to welcome people with diverse perspectives and talents, and to earn trust by living up to our commitments and by clearly explaining the intent of our policies and actions.  
• With our defined-benefit pension plan, benefits, and high flexibility for work life balance - find out more about why we are annually ranked as one of Canada's top employers:  Working Here - Bank of Canada
• Find out more about the next steps in our Recruitment process. 

About the opportunity

Interested in technology that supports the heart of Canada’s economy? Our IT and Cyber student work placements offer hands‑on experience in a professional and innovative environment where your contributions support critical systems and operations.

As a student, you will work alongside experienced technology professionals who design, deliver and support the platforms, systems and applications that enable the Bank to operate safely, efficiently and securely. You will gain exposure to real‑world technology challenges while helping maintain resilient and secure operations in a mission‑driven organization.

Placements vary and may include opportunities in areas such as:

• IT Systems Development
• Web Development
• Cyber Security Assessment
• IT Technical Support

Assignments are designed to reflect organizational needs while providing students with meaningful, hands‑on learning experiences.

Eligibility

To be considered, you must:

• Be currently enrolled in a college or university program related to IT or technology (undergraduate level)
• Be returning to school in your next academic term

What you need to succeed

We welcome students from diverse technical backgrounds. Candidates demonstrate:

• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• The ability to assess information and draw sound, logical conclusions
• Clear communication and collaboration skills
• Initiative, curiosity and adaptability in a dynamic environment
• Exposure to, or interest in, Agile and DevOps approaches

Innovative Mindset

We value candidates who demonstrate adaptability, curiosity, and a willingness to learn new technologies, including AI and digital tools. We seek individuals who can think critically about data, question existing processes, and find ways to simplify our work while embracing change and new ways of doing things

Language requirement

The Bank’s work environment is conducive to the use of both of Canada’s official languages - English and French. Although the position language requirement is English or French essential, we do encourage everyone to improve second their language proficiency for future career growth and to contribute towards fostering a bilingual environment.

What you need to know

• Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents
• Security level required: Be eligible to obtain Reliability 
• There will be no relocation assistance provided
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

Remote work / Hybrid Work Model 

The Bank offers work arrangements that provide employees with flexibility, enable high-performing teams, and support an excellent workplace culture. Most employees can telework from home for a portion of each month as part of the Bank’s hybrid work model, and they are expected on site at the Bank location a minimum of 12 days per month to help build connections between colleagues. You must live in Canada, and within reasonable commuting distance of the office.  

What you can expect from us  
This is a great opportunity to join a leading organization and be part of a high-performing team.

• Salaries are based the type of position and typically range from $22.84 to $30.94 (hourly).

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.