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By: Brooke Harrison
Tech businesses in Ottawa are looking for star hires this August. Positions range from sales, software development, internships, and IT.
Whether you’re a seasoned tech professional or a tech beginner there’s a job for you! Read on to learn which position might be right for you and apply to fast-track your career in tech.
1. 1Valet
What it does:
1Valet combines hardware, software and services to change residential living as we know it. Through an app for residents and a portal for building management, this booming Ottawa scaleup is streamlining security, delivery, parking and property management with a click of a button. 1Valet’s technology came to the rescue for many buildings during the Covid-19 pandemic and is poised to scale as more condominium managers are looking to add digital solutions to their building operating and resident management practices.
The Perks:
The team at 1Valet benefits from a hefty package of perks like work from home, health and dental, pet-friendly offices and career growth opportunities.
Current Job Openings:
Technical Project Manager, Senior Web Graphic Designer, Network Specialist, Director of Sales, Full-Stack Developer and more.
Learn more and apply today!
2. Avanade
What it does:
Avande transforms businesses for the digital era by providing digital and cloud services. Founded as a joint venture between Microsoft and Accenture LLP, it is a 16-time winner of Microsoft Partner of the year, with 100+ Microsoft partner awards and 32,000 certifications in Microsoft technology.
The Perks:
Working at Avanade is fast paced and exciting, employees of the organization enjoy dental and health benefits, a passionate workplace culture and generous PTO.
Current Job Openings:
CRM Solution Development Consultant, General Internship, Business Analyst Consultant and Delivery Management Consultant and more!
Learn more and apply today!
3. Canimmunize
What it does:
Canimmunize keeps a digital record of vaccinations for government, employers, health care workers and Canadians. This fast-growing Ottawa startup built the first digital vaccination tracking tool in 2012 and is internationally recognized by Heath Standards Organization and WHO’s Vaccine Safety Net.
The Perks:
Employees of Canimmunize benefit from a work where your most productive policy, high-energy, fast-paced environment, while working with cutting edge technology!
Current Job Openings:
Quality Assurance Lead
Learn more and apply today!
4. Ciena
What it does:
If you describe yourself as a tech innovator or thought disruptor, a career at Ciena might be what you’re looking for. A global telecommunications leader, Ciena provides services and products to help power its clients’ digital interactions such as calling, video chatting and text.
Ciena was also recently recognized as Company of the Year in the 2020 Leading Lights Award, recognizing its innovative work in telecommunications.
The Perks:
As an employee of Ciena, you can enjoy a diverse workplace that takes a people-centred approach first. Employees are also offered extensive health and dental benefits, competitive PTO, flexible hours, global wellbeing programs and a competitive salary.
Current Job Openings:
Senior DPS Engineer, ASIC Verification Engineer, ASIC Design Engineer, Software Solutions Architect, and more!
Learn more and apply today!
5. DataKinetics
What it does:
DataKinetics is a global leader in mainframe performance and optimization through a suite of tailored solutions such as mainframe modernization, and digital transformation. The company works with the world’s largest banks, credit card, brokerage, insurance, healthcare, retail and telecommunication businesses. Team up with DataKinetics and you will be working with fortune 500 companies from around the globe and playing a leading role in saving them billions of dollars.
The Perks:
Employees of DataKinetics enjoy full health and dental benefits, a relaxed work environment, team lunches, and substantial paid time off.
Current Job Openings:
Senior Software Engineer, Senior Technical Writing Consultant, Dev Ops, Finance Director.
Learn more and apply today!
6. Kivuto
What it does:
Passionate about education? Kivuto is too! It takes great pride in paving the way to make digital resources easily accessible for educators and their students. Kivuto is trusted by 7,500+ school partners such as Harvard University, Stanford University and the University of Oxford in 60 countries. Last fall, Kivuto landed nearly $8 million equity from the US and Canadian investors.
The Perks:
The team at Kivuto enjoys the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of educators and students around the globe. They also benefit from health and dental coverage along with a dynamic work environment.
Current Job Openings:
Full Stack UI Developer, Senior IT Infrastructure Specialist, Enterprise Sales Account Executive, Back-End BI Engineer.
Learn more and apply today!
7. Lightship
What it does:
Enhancing safety and efficiency on industrial worksites is the goal of Lightship’s tech platform. Its state-of-the-art technology provides comprehensive incident response, in-field data collection and asset management solutions to large industries, local government and emergency management organizations, all through user-friendly web interfaces and mobile apps. Lightship is used for industrial manufacturing and mining sites, events, and emergency response and is trusted by IBM, Government of Canada, and Port of Tampa Bay.
The Perks:
As a Lightship employee, you will enjoy premium medical, dental and vision coverage for you and the whole family, a remote-friendly workspace, flexible hours, and generous PTO.
Current Job Openings:
Front End Developer, Business Development Representative and Senior Account Executive.
Learn more and apply today!
8. Mechatronic Design Solutions
What it does:
Mechatronic Design Solutions is an engineering automation firm that creates robotic systems which streamline sanitary automation for food processing, robotic work cells to reduce labour dependency and general automation for production manufacturing. Want to learn more? Take a look at some of their exciting and innovative projects here.
The Perks:
Mechatronic Design Solutions employees are offered competitive salaries, 4 weeks paid holiday, flexible work hours, and a company culture conductive to a positive work-life balance.
Current Job Openings:
Intermediate/ Senior Engineer: Robotics and Industrial Automation
Learn more and apply today!
9. TechInsights
What it does:
TechInsights is leading the world in microelectronic reverse engineering. It digs into the latest technology and reverse-engineers it to understand how the products function. The organization offers competitive technology intelligence monitoring, platforms for the semiconductor industry and assistance for patent owners to develop manage and use their patent portfolios. TechInsights provides solutions to over 200 global tech, semiconductor and electronics companies.
The Perks:
The team at TechInsights enjoys bountiful health and wellness coverage, competitive salaries, flexible vacation and constant support for learning and development.
Current Job Openings:
UX Design intern, Director Costing Operations, Senior Product Manager, Technical Project Manager and more.
Learn more and apply today!
10. ThinkRF
What it does:
ThinkRF is a leading producer of complex software devices which intercept and analyze wireless communications sent from devices such as smartphones. ThinkRF’s products are favourites for regulatory and intelligence monitoring and are used by impressive organizations like Johns Hopkins University, Industry Canada and NIST.
The Perks:
Employees of ThinkRF benefit from competitive rewards packages, professional development opportunities and flexible work environments!
Current Job Openings:
Senior AI-Machine Learning Engineer, Signal Processing & Analysis Engineer, Controller, Technical Support Engineer, Senior Project Manager, Intermediate Software Developer, Cloud Architect Engineer.