DID YOU KNOW?

The Canadian Economic Analysis Department provides high-quality economic analysis, projections and research to support the Bank’s monetary policy function. Within the department, the Model Development Division (MODDEV) is responsible for developing and maintaining macroeconomic models used to analyze policy and prepare economic projections for Canada. MODDEV also conducts long-term research to enhance the modeling of key economic linkages and their implications for monetary policy and supports other departmental analyses with its modeling expertise. One of the areas of focus is climate change, as the Bank of Canada recognizes the importance of considering climate change in its work to promote Canadians’ economic and financial well-being. To fulfill its monetary policy mandate of keeping inflation low and stable, the Bank must understand the potential consequences of climate change on the macroeconomy and price stability.

YOUR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• a master’s degree in economics or finance and a minimum 3 years of relevant work experience

or

• a PhD degree in economics or finance
• an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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

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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.
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WHAT YOU WILL DO

Being a part of MODDEV, you will help develop and maintain models to better understand climate-related transition and physical effects on the Canadian economy with implications for monetary policy. You will assess, among other issues, the economic implications of physical and transition risks in a small open economy. You proactively suggest, lead and conduct original, high-quality policy-relevant research and analysis that relates to the topic of climate change. You will respond to requests on climate-relevant topics from senior management and other departments. You will build relationships with internal and external parties, e.g., government and international agencies, other central banks, and outside academics, to share knowledge, research and analysis.