Ottawa's technology sector.
Build your career in a thriving tech ecosystem.
If you're looking for big opportunities, and want a relaxed lifestyle, choose Ottawa!
Tech talent concentration, the highest among North American Cities, tied with SF Bay Area (CBRE, 2024)
increase in tech job growth over the past 5 years (CBRE, 2024)
As a top remote work destination among all Canadian cities (WORKATION Index)
Dynamic Ottawa startups, scale-ups, SMEs, and large tech firms are searching for accomplished professionals like you! This includes, but is not limited to: Software Engineers, Architects and Developers, Hardware Engineers, Telecommunications & Network Engineers, Data Scientists & Analysts, Cybersecurity Specialists Cloud Architects and Engineers, Test Engineers, AI & Machine Learning Engineers, Product Managers Executives UI/UX, Customer Experience, and more.
Ottawa is renowned for its cutting-edge R&D and innovation in SaaS, cybersecurity, AI, machine learning, robotics, advanced networks and 5G, health tech and life sciences, smart mobility, IOT, and many other disruptive technologies.
We are here to help you take advantage of Canada’s many immigration programs and leverage Canada’s reliable and transparent immigration processes, and effective pathways to Permanent Residence. Also, 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
Ottawa is a global tech hub with 1,800+ tech companies, 88,000+ tech workers, and North America’s highest concentration of tech talent. We have ample opportunities to join and collaborate with top-tier tech companies.
Explore Ottawa’s world-class tech ecosystem, home to global tech giants and fast-growing startups, in a city known for its exceptional quality of life, diversity, and opportunity.
Software
Ottawa’s software sector is thriving, driven by global firms and startups developing innovative solutions in AI, cloud computing, SaaS, and enterprise technologies.
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Communications Technology
A global leader in communications technology, Ottawa hosts top companies advancing 5G, network infrastructure, photonics, and wireless innovations with strong R&D capabilities.
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Smart Mobility
Ottawa is a testbed for smart mobility, supporting connected and autonomous vehicle development, intelligent transportation systems, and next-gen urban mobility solutions.
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Aerospace, Defense, Security
Home to leading aerospace and defence companies, Ottawa specializes in avionics, satellite technologies, and national security innovation with strong government and military collaboration.
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Cybersecurity
As Canada’s leading cybersecurity hub, Ottawa offers top talent, research hubs, and cutting-edge firms tackling global digital threats in government and private sectors.
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Welcome to Invest Ottawa’s Taking Root segment. Each month, this reoccurring article will highlight a driven tech or business professional who took advantage of Invest Ottawa’s talent program and successfully landed a role at a star technology company in Canada’s capital city. Through Taking Root, you’ll learn the ins and outs of their new position and hear firsthand what it’s like to relocate to Ottawa.
Since 2008, Babcock, a leading global engineering support solutions provider, has been expanding its reach into global markets, and its growth is presenting new opportunities for tech talent in Canada and right here in the capital region. We recently connected with Babcock to learn a bit more about the company, and to get the inside track on upcoming opportunities to join its growing team.
A worldwide provider of optical networking equipment, software, and services, Silicon Valley-based Infinera set up shop in Ottawa’s technology sector in 2009 to leverage the tech talent that was available in the area. Since then, the Ottawa location has become the company’s fastest-growing R&D department, and the locally based team continues to grow through innovative and integrated recruitment and development programs in the Ottawa area.
In our monthly Trending in Tech blog series, we offer an inside look at tech companies in Ottawa that are growing and creating new opportunities for tech talent. With demand for smarter security solutions reaching new heights, Solink is eyeing the opportunity to help more businesses around the world protect their assets and operate as efficiently as possible.
If you’ve driven a car recently, watched TV or even flicked on a light switch, chances are you’ve interacted with BlackBerry QNX controlled systems in one way or another. On its path towards helping to create our future cities, BlackBerry QNX is committed to ensuring that our systems run securely and smoothly.
US-headquartered Avanade has about 52,000 professionals working in 25 countries – continuing to help businesses transform for the digital era. Its aim is to help clients get the most out of their technology through the Microsoft ecosystem, from CRM software, AI, cloud, application services or data technology solutions that can help them transform the way they do business.
The Ottawa-based company Combyne emerged from a solution originally introduced in 2014 named FarmLead, an online marketplace through which buyers and sellers of agricultural commodities could connect. Learn about the company and explore opportunities they bring for tech talent.
Learn about Golden Layout Technology, a Taiwan-headquartered company making a move to expand into the Canadian tech ecosystem – and presenting new future opportunities for tech talent in the Ottawa region to come.
As companies try to scale and drive forward with their innovative products and solutions, the lack of available, skilled C++ programmers to help drive them forward is holding them back. Learn more as we delve into insights from tech hubs like Ottawa on overcoming the C++ talent gap.
With over 1,500 employees in eight different countries, Sweden-based Syntronic is truly a global company. And ever since it joined the Ottawa tech community in 2014, it seems the Canadian division of the engineering design house continues to grow exponentially.
Ottawa’s Kanata North Technology Park is Canada’s largest, with more than 540 companies and 33,000 employees. These businesses contributed $13 billion to Canada’s GDP in 2018 and continue to offer high-calibre tech jobs. You’ll recognize global tech leaders such as QNX Blackberry, Amazon Web Services, Nokia, Cisco, Nordion, Calian and Mitel located in the park.
Our talent team organizes in-person and virtual talent events to help job seekers connect with employers. Explore and sign up for our upcoming talent events.
There are tons of tech networking and business events happening to keep you connected and engaged. Join these events to boost your network.
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