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Requisition Number:  11260
Position Type:  Student
Position Length:  May to August 2026
Location: 

Ottawa (Downtown), ON, CA

Remote Work:  Hybrid Model
Closing Date:  February 1, 2026 23:59 EST

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
The Bank is committed to achieving a workforce that reflects the diversity of our country and is representative and inclusive of all Canadians regardless of race, ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic background or lived experience. By living our values and prioritizing our actions to enhance equity, diversity and inclusion, the Bank ensures broader discussions, better decisions, and a more engaging workplace. 

We make career growth and professional development a priority. We are committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and a work environment that supports our diverse workforce.

Let our team know if you need accommodation or support during the recruitment process due to a disability or other reason. We can provide support in multiple ways, from using this site and submitting your application, right through to the interview process. If you are the successful candidate, you can also discuss accommodation needs when you receive your offer.

Contact accessiblecareers@bankofcanada.ca to discuss how.

We invite you to join an organization where differences are seen as strengths and are recognized, valued and respected. We welcome all candidates to apply and strongly encourage candidates to self-identify if they identify with an Employment Equity designated group (Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Women or Racialized/Visible Minorities). 

Student, Procurement Coordination


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. 

 

What you will do
You will have the opportunity to collaborate with procurement specialists, procurement analysts, and business stakeholders that acquire a broad range of goods and services for the Bank. This position requires strong analytical, communication, and team playing skills that support quality, efficiency, and compliance in our services clients. If you are considering a career in procurement and contracting, this placement is perfect for you.

 

You’ll be administering, executing, documenting, and retrieving various procurement and contracting requirements part of the Bank’s Procurement Services team, for internal clients and external vendors. You will also participate in strategic initiatives with your colleagues to develop, change, streamline, and digitize processes and data as part of business excellence, continuous improvement and operational planning.

 

Your education and experience
You must be currently enrolled in a university or college program as a full-time, part-time, or co-op student, pursuing a degree in business, commerce, supply chain management, or related field.

 

What you need to succeed

  • Experience in a client-facing, administrative role or project(s) – your previous contributions may come from school projects, special committees, summer or part-time jobs
  • Strong analytical skills – our business is about the “details”
  • Strong communication and team-playing skills – you will support a wide variety of dynamic teams, people and roles
  • Self-driven work ethic – you will need to be a self-starter who loves taking initiative and seeing things through to completion
  • Curiosity and the desire to learn – our business is changing and growing fast
  • Flexibility is key – you will be on one of the busiest teams in the organization
  • Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel
  • Bilingual – functional level

 

Nice to Have

  • Experience with SAP, SharePoint and MS Teams
  • Individuals interested in summer placement, as well as continuous employment during your school year either as part-time or through a co-op program

 

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.

 

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.

 

  • Salary $22.84 hourly (job grade Student B)

 

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

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