Whether it’s raking leaves or wrapping trees, the city is now in full preparation mode for the winter season. And with Beaver Tails and skating on the Rideau Canal now on the horizon, it’s perfectly natural to be looking forward to winter in Ottawa.
If you’re interested in living and working in a city offering incredible opportunities for both winter activities and tech careers, check out our list below of 10 tech companies with job openings this November.
This monthly list gives a brief overview of roles with hiring tech companies in the region, and why they’re great companies to be working with in your tech career. So, continue below to find a rewarding tech role with an innovative company in Ottawa’s tech market.
1. CGI
What it does:
One of the largest independent technology and business services firms in the world, CGI brings together industry and technology experts to deliver end-to-end services including consulting, systems integration, and IT outsourcing. CGI has received awards for being a great place to work for a number of years, including Best Workplace 2021, Best Workplace for Women 2021 and Linked in Top Companies Canada.
Join more than 10,000 professionals with CGI Canada to work with clients from many industries including finance, government, telecommunications, and healthcare.
The perks:
Employees of CGI get access to the company’s share purchase program as well as profit participation plans, awards and recognition plans. CGI also has initiatives surrounding remote working, 24/7 training and webinars, as well as resources to support at-home learning for your children such as STEM@CGI AT HOME, a program for children ages 6-14.
Current job openings:
Senior Full Stack Developer, Cybersecurity Architect, Subject Matter Expert-Health Care, + more jobs.
2. Equispheres
What it does:
Equispheres is a materials science innovator that develops, manufactures and markets a unique product line of high-performance metal powders. Equispheres’ patent-pending atomization brings superior control and performance efficiencies to the automotive and aerospace industries by enabling faster production of stronger, lighter and more reliable printed parts. Recently Equispheres was awarded $3.5 million to further accelerate the production of its metal powders. Join this fast-growing company to be at the leading edge of materials science innovations!
The perks:
Employees at Equispheres enjoy competitive salaries, a share option program and a great benefits plan.
Current job openings:
Sr. Mechanical Process / Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer / Designer, Process Operator, + more jobs.
3. Framos
What it does:
Fascinated by the unlimited potential of imaging technologies? For over 40 years FRAMOS has been driving innovation in vision technology solutions that help to shape our everyday lives. From sensors to systems, FRAMOS has a deep understanding of the complete value chain for use cases including self-thinking robots, cleaning robots, autonomous vehicles, and fully automated production. Join FRAMOS to combine your technical knowledge with a passion for AI.
The perks:
Employees of FRAMOS enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, access to a modernized workstation and office space, remote working and flexible hours, as well as career growth opportunities.
Current job openings:
Imaging Optics Specialist, People Partner, Key Account Manager, Marketing Evangelist, + more jobs.
4. Giatec Scientific
What it does:
Bringing smart technologies and real-time data collection to the forefront of every construction site, Giatec is revolutionizing the industry with wireless concrete sensors, mobile apps, and advanced non-destructive technologies (NDT). Along the way, Giatec has received many awards for innovation, sustainability, and excellence including being named Top Growing Company by The Globe and Mail in 2021. Are you creative and passionate, with a drive for innovation? Join Giatec, one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies.
The perks:
Giatec promotes a culture that is diverse and inclusive, empowering employees to share ideas and collaborate. Employees at Giatec benefit from flexible health benefits, work-life integration including learning, development and growth opportunities, an outstanding time off package including three weeks of paid vacation, life days, volunteer days and paid birthdays off as well as a comprehensive wellness program.
Current job openings:
Research Engineer, Product Marketing Manager, Senior Account Executive, Account Executive, + more jobs.
5. GoFor
What it does:
Known as a last-mile logistics force, GoFor helps customers receive last-minute orders through its just-in-time delivery services. The company helps North American businesses of all sizes get products to customers as fast as possible, with a focus on being carbon-free, through carbon offsets and its growing fleet of electric delivery vehicles. With three-year revenue growth of 3,744%, the organization recently ranked 10th in the Globe and Mail’s rankings of Canada’s fastest-growing companies in 2021.
The perks:
GoFor makes sure to take care of its team, offering employees stock options, remote work, flexible health benefits, competitive salaries, and a transparent and collaborative work environment.
Current job openings:
Quality Assurance Engineer (remote), Information Systems Administrator (remote), Staff Developer, + more jobs.
6. Martello Tech
What it does:
Martello Technologies delivers software solutions that monitor the user experience of communications, collaboration and productivity tools, helping teams to find and resolve problems. Its software products include Vantage DX, which provides Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 optimization and end-user experience monitoring.
The perks:
Employees with Martello Technologies enjoy flexible working arrangements, health and wellness programs and continuous learning opportunities.
Current job openings:
DevOps/DevSecOps Cloud Systems Engineer, + more jobs.
7. MASV
What it does:
Ready to help solve big problems? MASV provides a way for businesses and individuals to transfer large files in the blink of an eye. Its transfer service ensures on time delivery of up to 5TB at once. In 2019 the company integrated its file transfer system into Adobe Premiere Pro, while still maintaining its celebrated speed and reliability.
The perks:
As an employee at MASV you will enjoy a work-from-anywhere approach (paired with a remote work allowance to outfit your home office), 6 weeks of vacation, a competitive salary, stock option plans, as well as health and dental plans and professional development programs.
Current job openings:
Visit the career page on the MASV website for current opportunities.
8. Tadaweb
What it does:
Tadaweb is a Luxembourg-based technology company revolutionizing the field of open-source intelligence through a small data approach that focuses on scaling an analytical team’s output. The company set out to create an AI system that can use and understand the internet as a person does, helping analysts to access information more quickly and easily. Named a company of influence on the 2016 Disrupt 100 List, Tadaweb is already a global business with four offices around the world, including one in Ottawa.
The perks:
Tadaweb lives by the motto of work hard, play harder. With a commitment to building a people-first company that sees team members as assets rather than just employees, they offer a whimsical, friendly work environment. Founders recognized the importance of work-life balance from the company’s beginnings, and the company offers flexible work arrangements focused on accomplishing what needs to be done.
Current job openings:
Director, Canada, + more jobs.
9. Vaultt
What it does:
Vaultt is a platform that helps families and caregivers store, organize and share important information easily and securely. Vaultt’s easy-to-use mobile app enables real-time and on-demand access to critical personal health information, documentation, schedules, calendars, and tasks that can be shared between family members, caregivers, and trusted professionals.
The perks:
Vaultt believes in building a cohesive team by providing a positive work environment and is an equal opportunity workplace offering a competitive salary, flexible, and remote working hours. They also believe employees know when they need to take a break and don’t put a cap on their vacation time, but a minimum of 2 weeks a year off will be mandated. They also offer a comprehensive health plan with benefits for its Canadian employees as well as stock option plans.
Current job openings:
Senior Full Stack Developer – Full time, Senior React Native Developer – Full-time, Director of Business Development – Full-time, Director of Patient Advocacy, Customer Success Rep – Full-time, + more jobs.
10. Vermont Information Processing (VIP)
What it does:
VIP is the leading technology supplier for brewers, distributors, wineries, soda bottlers, and other companies in the beverage industry. VIP leverages its technology and relationships with hundreds of suppliers and distributors to streamline operations; from helping distributors improve their warehouse, delivery, and sales operations, to empowering suppliers to know where their products are and how they’re selling.
Now is your time to help create this brand in Canada where you will make operations run smoother, smarter and more profitably.
The perks:
Employees at VIP enjoy health insurance, vision and dental reimbursement, employee stock ownership plans, life and disability insurance, a flexible spending account, paid parental leave, flex and hybrid schedules.
Current job openings:
Senior Database Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, Mid-level ETL Developer, Mid-level Software Engineer, + more jobs.
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