Vacancy checked 4 October 2026. The Bank of Canada’s 2026–2027 PhD recruitment advert lists permanent researcher roles with annual starting base salaries of CAD$114,952.50–CAD$156,778. These are 2026 scales and may change after the 2027 review.
Role and eligibility
Candidates need an economics PhD completed after January 2021 or expected in 2027. No minimum post-PhD employment experience is required. English or French is essential, and Canadian citizens and permanent residents receive priority.
The full-time roles combine research and policy analysis. They use a hybrid model in Ottawa; employees must live in Canada within commuting distance and meet the on-site requirement. This is not a fully remote international role.
Application documents and dates
Prepare a cover letter, CV, research or job-market paper and three recommendation letters. Follow the advert’s EconJobMarket instructions for references. The official careers page shows 30 April 2027 as its closing date; check the linked recruitment instructions for earlier review milestones.
View the official PhD Researcher vacancy, requisition 11803.
Preparing your research presentation
Start with a concise statement of your central research question. Explain why it matters, what your approach adds and which conclusions the evidence can support. A readable introduction helps reviewers understand the value of technical work without requiring them to reconstruct your argument.
Check that your paper, CV and cover letter describe your contribution consistently. For jointly authored research, distinguish your work from that of collaborators. Ask referees early and give them the correct submission instructions; do not upload a confidential recommendation yourself unless the system explicitly permits it.
When assessing the opportunity, compare the full offer with your circumstances rather than using the headline salary alone. Consider housing, commuting, relocation timing and any conditions in the final offer. These are editorial preparation suggestions, not additional hiring requirements.
Summary
Employment: permanent. Salary: published range, not a guaranteed offer. Application: official Bank of Canada careers listing.
Topics: PhD economist careers, central-bank research, Bank of Canada recruitment.
