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Bank of Canada Interview Experiences

Software Developer

Summer 2025

No Offer

University of Ottawa · Computer Science

2nd year · 2.9-3.2 · 0 past internships

TechnicalMultiple roundsSlow processUnexpected Questions

Screening then panel of 3, one manager and two developers. Technical questions on data structures and some behavioral. They also threw a quick French assessment at the end even for the dev role. 42 days and then a rejection. High difficulty rating is accurate.

Policy Analyst

Summer 2026

No Offer

University of Ottawa · Economics

4th year · 2.5-2.8 · 1 past internship

BehavioralSlow processMultiple roundsVirtual

Had to give a 10 minute presentation on a policy issue then answer behavioral questions about research experience. Panel of three. Brief French conversation to test fluency. Process took over 40 days.

Economist

Summer 2026

Accepted

University of Ottawa · Economics

4th year · 3.7+ · 2 past internships

BehavioralMultiple roundsSlow process

They threw in a casual French question at the end just to assess comfort level. Behavioral round first, then a second round with a panel of 3. Had to do a 10 min presentation with slides in the final round. Took 42 days beginning to end, they warn about this. Ottawa placement.

Data Analyst

Summer 2026

Accepted

University of Ottawa · Statistics

4th year · 3.7+ · 2 past internships

BehavioralTechnicalSlow processMultiple rounds

Standard behavioral stuff, why Bank of Canada and a prioritizing tasks scenario. Panel format, rotating questioners. HR call before that was quick

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