April brings the spirit of the spring season. The chilly winter is (hopefully) behind us, and Ottawa folks embrace a lively season and vibrant events such as the Canadian Tulip Festival. From enjoying outdoor activities to gathering in local pubs, people here are relishing the return of warmer weather and a resurgence in the greenery.
Alongside the pleasant additions from nature, Ottawa becomes more attractive in April as tons of new tech opportunities keep the job market buzzing with excitement.
If you are a job seeker, this is a great time to polish your resume and look for opportunities in Ottawa’s thriving tech sector.
Every month, Invest Ottawa’s Talent Team supports jobseekers in their career exploration by curating a list of 10 companies in Ottawa that are actively hiring.
Continue below to check out our list of hiring employers this month:
1. Babcock Canada
What it does:
Babcock is a globally recognized marine, aviation, nuclear and land systems company operating in Canada since 2008. Babcock delivers engineering support solutions in Canada and around the globe that include designing, building, managing, operating, and maintaining mission-critical assets. With a deep understanding of complex asset management, critical operations, technology integration, and specialist training, the company supports clients in optimizing capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets.
The perks:
Babcock offers a challenging and rewarding work environment, topped with competitive salary and bonuses. They also offer a wide range of benefits, including bonuses, health and wellness programs, company-sponsored training, RRSP matching, and paid vacations that increase with years of service.
Current job openings:
Repair and Overhaul Manager (Permanent), and more jobs.
2. Benbria
What it does:
Ottawa-based tech company Benbria is a leader in customer experience and engagement solution, helping industry leaders deliver a superior experience that goes above and beyond their competitors. The company specializes in real-time experience management feedback, helping clients better understand their customer experience and make data-driven decisions.
The perks:
The company provides excellent perks in addition to a competitive compensation package. Perks include full-coverage benefits package, stock options, generous vacation time, flexible work environment and holiday shutdown.
Current job openings:
Full-Stack Software Developer, Head of Engineering, and more jobs.
3. Data Kinetics
What it does:
For the past 45 years, Ottawa-based company DataKinetics has been providing mainframe data performance and cost optimization solutions. Their low-risk and high-ROI solutions help clients optimize the performance of their mainframe and legacy applications, which helps them minimize their operational costs and free up room for new workloads.
The perks:
Alongside a competitive base salary, DataKinetics also provides its employees with full health and dental benefits, a relaxed work environment, paid vacation days, and team lunches.
Current job openings:
4. Giatec Scientific
What it does:
Founded in 2011, Ottawa-based tech company Giatec is revolutionizing the concrete industry by bringing smart testing technologies and IoT solutions to every jobsite. Their products allow concrete producers, contractors, and business owners to increase the profitability of their projects by saving time, labour, and costs. Currently, top construction companies in over 12,000+ Projects Across 85+ Countries are utilizing Giatec’s Innovative Products.
The perks:
Giatec provides a comprehensive salary package and other benefits, including personal and professional development opportunities, flexible health benefits, a wellness program, an RRSP matching program, 3 weeks of vacation, and team-building activities.
Current job openings:
Electro Mechanical Technician, Construction Project Analyst (Data Analyst), Engineering Solutions Support Associate, and more jobs.
5. BushBalm
What it does:
Bushbalm is an Ottawa-based skincare brand that solves common skin challenges that aren’t often talked about. They have an evolving natural skincare product line – specifically, but not limited to, targeting areas that are commonly ignored. Bushbalm started as a side-hustle when founder David Gaylord wanted to see how much he can learn while scaling with an initial $900 investment. In the years that followed, David honed his marketing skills to grow the business into an 8-figure skincare brand and it was named Ottawa’s fastest-growing company in 2021 and 2022.
The perks:
The company offers a competitive salary package and many perks, including health benefits, lifestyle spending account, strong office culture & environment and flexible working hours.
Current job openings:
Content & Social Media Coordinator, Sales Representative, Accounting Manager, Co-Op / Internship Positions, and more jobs.
6. SEOPlus+
What it does:
SEO+ is an Ottawa-based digital marketing solutions provider. They support a wide range of organizations with search engine optimization, paid ads management, content marketing, web design and development, social media marketing, and other innovative solutions. The company’s dynamic team of in-house experts leverages prestige partnerships, uses state-of-the-art tools & technology, and undertakes proven digital marketing tactics to achieve maximum results for its clients.
The perks:
SEO+ provides a competitive compensation package and perks like annual training credit, career progression plan, hybrid work policy, profit sharing program (DPSP), paid vacation, sick, and personal days, and many other benefits.
Current job openings:
Content Writer (Bilingual), Digital Marketing Specialist, Account Executive, SEO Manager, and more jobs.
7. ShoeBox
What it does:
The majority of older adults who have mild hearing loss are often unaware of it. Shoebox aims to make hearing healthcare more accessible better by making the world’s easiest-to-use, automated and portable audiometer. Shoebox’s, highly accurate, easy to use, and cost-effective solution leverages mobile technology, empowering more people to administer a hearing test, helping people to identify hearing loss earlier while connecting them to care they need.
The perks:
Shoebox offers competitive pay, flexible hours that provide real work-life balance, as well as generous and flexible vacation options. Benefit highlights include medical, vision and dental insurance as well as discount programs, assistance programs, wellness benefits and RRSP matching. Employees also get access to training and development opportunities and are celebrated regularly though recognition programs. Shoebox also holds regular social, and team building get-togethers and organize team fun to foster a positive culture.
Current job openings:
Product Manager, Account Manager, Shoebox, Intermediate/Senior React Javascript Developer, Java Cloud Developer, Full Stack Developer – Clojure Script, and more jobs.
8. Signiant
What it does:
Paving the way for cloud computing, Signiant provides the fastest and most secure delivery service for large files over private and public networks. The organization is trusted by name-brand clientele like the National Hockey League and Disney. Signiant’s SaaS platform connects more than 50,000 companies such as sports leagues, TV stations, and gaming developers.
The perks:
Signiant celebrates teamwork and excellence. Employees enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes health, dental and wellness benefits, a competitive salary, and work-from-home options.
Current job openings:
Intermediate Core Systems Developer, Experienced Full Stack Developer, and more jobs.
9. Trellis
What it does:
Ottawa-based SaaS company Trellis offers powerful e-commerce automation software that connects the right customers with e-commerce brands on the world’s largest marketplaces. The company takes the guesswork out of e-commerce advertising so that clients can target the right customers at every stage of the shopper’s journey and grow profitably. Leading brands across the globe use Trellis to be seen, heard, and known by customers in the ocean of e-commerce.
The perks:
Trellis provides a competitive compensation package, stock option plan, comprehensive healthcare benefits. flexible work hours and remote work opportunities, and annual holiday shutdowns.
Current job openings:
Customer Success Specialist, PPC Account Manager, and more jobs.
10. Trend Micro
What it does:
Trend Micro is a global cybersecurity leader that provides Security solutions for exchanging digital information. Fueled by decades of security expertise, global threat research, and continuous innovation, our cybersecurity platform protects 500,000+ organizations and helps them detect and respond to threats and improve the agility of their security posture with premium support, managed XDR, and incident response services.
The perks:
Trend Micro provides a competitive salary package, career advancement opportunities, paid time off, health and wellness benefits, and retirement plans.
Current job openings:
Senior Software Developer, Software Developer, Human Resources Business Partner – Ottawa, ON, and more jobs.
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