April 29, 2025
Discover Top
Tech Talent
Ottawa is a thriving tech hub with over 1800+ tech companies based in the region. As the city’s economic development organization, we recognize the constant need for talent. As part of our ‘Work in Ottawa’ global talent program, we are on a mission to bring more net-new top quality tech talent to the city. As an Ottawa-based tech company, you’re able to leverage our services at no cost.
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Invest Ottawa is a government-funded, non-profit economic development agency that helps Ottawa businesses grow. Our Global Talent Program is designed to support local tech firms to attract and retain top tech talent across many sectors. By working with us, you can avail top talent attraction services, employer branding, and access to a rich database of global tech talent free of cost.
4,000+Active job seekers added annually whose resume you can access |
Globaltalent represented in our rapidly expanding talent pool |
15+Global Talent Attraction events every year |
Employer Branding & Talent Marketing
Our Work in Ottawa brand showcases our local tech hub where candidates can grow their careers. We will amplify your employer brand among our network of local and out-of-region talent by leveraging social channels, events and blogs.
Tap into our Talent Pool
Our team sources top tech talent, expanding our extensive network to connect you with the best candidates eager to work in Ottawa. Sit back while our team attracts highly skilled talent from all over the world to our region. With over 4000 new active job seekers added to our talent pool each year, there are continuously more profiles to tap into to fill your roles.
Post your jobs
Leverage our Work in Ottawa job board to post jobs and receive recommended profiles for each position you post. Find the top talent for your roles by using the many customization and automation features to make the tool work best for you.
Talent Market Insights
Invest Ottawa’s global talent team provides you with insights on skill availability and salary standards for your roles. We research reports and leverage multiple sources to provide you with this valuable and actionable data.
Talent Events
Throughout the year, we host and attend recruitment and branding events to attract more tech talent to the Ottawa region. We keep a close watch on the hiring trends in Ottawa’s tech sector and host skill-specific events based on market demands.
Immigration & International Recruitment
As part of our objective to bring net new talent to Ottawa, we are proud to be partnered with Canada’s oldest and largest immigration law firm, Green and Spiegel LLP. Leverage their services to navigate the immigration pathways available to your hires.
Ecosystem Introductions
Our talent team can introduce you to the local PSIs to work with capstone projects, co-op students, and young grads. We can also introduce you to community partners working with equity-seeking groups, and other services.
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“When I read about the Talent Program at Invest Ottawa, I was immediately intrigued that they were doing much of the legwork in finding global candidates with an interest in working in Ottawa. We posted our first positions and found several candidates who met our interview criteria, ultimately hiring two of them. I would definitely recommend Invest Ottawa’s Talent Program to other Ottawa-area companies!”
– Shawn McCormick, Signiant |
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