Jobs in Ottawa, Ontario

34 positions available (10 full-time, 24 internships)

Ottawa is Canada's tech capital per capita, with Shopify HQ, Nokia, and numerous government tech positions.

Ottawa has the highest concentration of tech workers per capita in Canada. It's home to Shopify's headquarters, Nokia's R&D center, and the Kanata North tech park—one of the largest in North America. Government tech positions at CRA, Statistics Canada, and various federal departments offer excellent job security and benefits. Entry-level salaries range from $65,000-$100,000 CAD, with government positions offering strong pension and benefits. The city offers a lower cost of living than Toronto with excellent quality of life.

💰 Entry-Level Salary Range: $65,000 - $100,000 CAD
🏢 Top Employers: Shopify, Nokia, Ciena, Mitel, Government of Canada, CRA, Ross Video

Career Resources for Ottawa

Software Engineering in Ottawa 10 positions

Data / ML in Ottawa 5 positions

DevOps / SRE / Platform in Ottawa 1 positions

Hardware / Firmware in Ottawa 7 positions

Accounting / FP&A in Ottawa 2 positions

Audit / Tax in Ottawa 2 positions

Electrical / Electronics in Ottawa 2 positions

Civil / Structural in Ottawa 2 positions

Sales / Business Development in Ottawa 1 positions

Project / Program Management in Ottawa 1 positions

Other Roles in Ottawa 1 positions

Frequently Asked Questions about Jobs in Ottawa

Are there many government tech jobs in Ottawa?

Yes! Federal government departments like CRA, StatsCan, and ESDC have large IT teams. These roles offer job security, pension, and good work-life balance, though may pay less than private sector.

What is Kanata North?

Kanata North is one of North America's largest tech parks, housing over 500 companies including Nokia, Ciena, and many startups. It's sometimes called 'Silicon Valley North.'