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Updated Nov 20, 2019
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Stephen S. Poloz
54 Ratings
Pros
"Great culture, lots o opportunity and great work/life balance" (in 13 reviews)
"Stimulating and challenging work environment, on engaging and critical projects with significant impacts on the Canadian Economy" (in 13 reviews)
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"Ottawa is not the best place to live especially if you are not accustomed to the cold climate" (in 6 reviews)
"Lower salary than private sector" (in 4 reviews)
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Pros
Stable Nice hours Flexible working arrangement Nice offices
Cons
Limited advancement Overly bureaucratic Ottawa No profit motive, no incentive pay
"Excellent working environment"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Bank of Canada full-time
Pros
Some kind of professionalism, benefits, public policy, diversity, openness
Cons
Ottawa is not the best place to live especially if you are not accustomed to the cold climate.
- Helpful (1)
Pros
Work life balance is good
Cons
Ottawa Oh My God minus 40 degree
Pros
This is a great place to learn economic research before going to grad school. Very friendly and supportive environment for RAs.
Cons
Ottawa is very cold in winter.
"If you can take the winter, it is a good place to work"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookI worked at Bank of Canada full-time
Pros
Good work-life balance. Generally open to research relevant for monetary policy. Generous travel budget.
Cons
Location. Ottawa winters are tough, and the city itself is a little sleepy. Management is too conservative
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"Economist"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at Bank of Canada full-time
Pros
Good work-life balance; good benefits; solid defined benefit pension plan.
Cons
Sometimes unclear what leads to promotion: policy work or research? Also, you have to live in Ottawa, which is a great city for families, but not so much for singles.
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