7 mins | 980 words
By: Brooke Harrison
Whether you’re currently job seeking or interested in an exciting career change, tech companies across Ottawa are looking for your expertise. From technology companies in digital security solutions, to biotechnology, to telecommunications, there are endless opportunities to apply to!
1. ADVA
What it does:
Global telecommunications vendor, ADVA, creates breakthrough hardware and software products which enable data to be transported globally. In April 2021 ADVA announced its strongest Q1 results in the company’s history, with quarterly revenues up 8.9% year-over-year to EUR 144.5 million.
The Perks:
Being a part of ADVA’s global workforce means opportunities for cross-pollination of innovations between cultures and regions. Employees receive comprehensive wellness programs, equitable salaries, and opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Current Job Openings:
R&D Engineer Optics, Software Engineer, NPI-LCE, Senior Test Engineer, R&D Engineer Optics, Application Engineer and more.
2. Camcor
What it does:
Ottawa-based aviation and aerospace manufacturer Camcor manufactures machined components for both commercial and military use. It proudly supplied components for one of the instruments needed for the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
The Perks:
The team at Camcor receive full medical, dental and vision benefits!
Current Job Openings:
CNC Operators, CNC Machinists, Lathe operator and more.
3. Dell Technologies
What it does:
A known leader in the technology industry, Dell Technologies provides essential infrastructure for organizations to build their digital future, transform IT and protect their information. Dell recently unveiled its APEX portfolio of as-a-Service offerings simplifying how businesses consume technology.
The Perks:
Dell supports its employees through competitive salaries, health benefits, flexible work hours and ample career development opportunities. Diversity and inclusion are also core pillars of the workplace. It recently won Fortunes World’s Best Workplaces 2020 among other employment awards.
Current Job Openings:
Dell currently has 65 job opportunities open within Ottawa such as: 5G Digital Radio Architecture & System Prime, 5G OAM Architect, 5G Software Senior Manager, Software Developer, Hardware Developer and more.
4. Gastop
What it does:
Working with the Defense, Aerospace, Energy and Marine industries, Gastop designs, manufactures and supports equipment health sensing and analysis products. It recently delivered its 3,500th engine sensor to Lockheed Martin’s 5th generation F-35 Lightning II, the most advanced fighter jet in the world!
The Perks:
Working for Gastop means competitive salaries, amazing benefits and many social activities ensuring a fun work life balance!
Current Job Openings:
Accounting Clerk, Electro-Optic Assembly Technician, Product Manager (Energy & Industrial), Product Support Specialist (Maternity Leave Contract), Quality Assurance Inspector, Research Technician, Senior Electrical Design Engineer, Senior Optical Design Engineer, Senior Program Manager (Aerospace), Senior Software Design Engineer and more.
5. Gigamon
What it does:
Gigamon, a California-based market leader in network visibility and analytics, is opening R&D operations in Ottawa. The organization’s customers include 83 of the Fortune 500 companies.
The Perks:
At Gigamon employees receive competitive benefits, flexible vacations, wellness initiatives, bonuses and more!
Current Job Openings:
Engineering Process Lead, Senior Staff Data Operations Engineer, Sr. Staff Operations Engineer, Staff Operations Engineer, Staff SW Engineer/ Java API and more.
6. HealthSign
What it does:
A Canadian medical device company based in Ottawa, Healthsign performs state of the art research and development to create innovative IoT enabled health monitoring devices in the form of wearable and tabletop devices. The organization has an impressive total of 4 patents on its innovative IoT devices.
The Perks:
Employees of HealthSign enjoy a robust health and dental package, competitive salaries and flexible vacation time.
Current Job Openings:
Data Scientists, Hardware Engineers, Business Strategists and Regulatory Affairs. Candidates can email their resumes to [email protected]
7. Infinera
What it does:
Infinera empowers operators by accelerating innovation and automating network operations within telecommunications. Recently Infinera introduced a new suite of XR Optics powered Coherent pluggable solutions, enabling the company to create a completely new market.
The Perks:
A career with Infinera brings a workplace with highly educated colleagues, and strong diversity and inclusion values. Employees at Infinera will benefit from stock purchasing plans, competitive salaries, and health and dental benefits.
Current Job Openings:
Firmware Engineers and Architects, ASIC Engineers and more.
8. Pronto Forms
What it does:
Pronto Forms is a Canadian software and mobile app developer based out of Ottawa. The company provides users with a low code platform for mobile forms for field service. It just announced an Annual Recurring Revenue Base increase of 4.7% to $17.9 million.
The Perks:
Located in the biggest tech research park in Canada, this organization is fast-growing and attracts motivated and talented individuals. The benefits of working there? Current employees enjoy a strong work life balance, amazing benefits, virtual wellness seminars and fitness benefits.
Current Job openings:
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, Senior iOS Developer, Software Engineer-Backend, Sales Engineer, Technical Support Analyst and more.
9. Ross Video
What it does:
Powering video production for billions of global viewers daily, Ross Video provides the industry’s widest range of smart production solutions. Ross Video has made a name for itself through garnering top clients like Eurosport, BBC World and Google YouTube Space London.
The Perks:
Offering generous paid time off, a competitive salary, medical, dental and vision plans and more, Ross Video employees are provided a multitude of benefits and perks.
Current Job Openings:
Junior Software Designer, Dev Ops Developer, Technical Support Specialist, Senior Software Developer, Director Financial Planning M&A analysis, IS Project Manager, Indirect Tax Analyst and more.
10. Wannlynx
What it does:
Computer software organization Wannlynx, utilizes its networking and payment expertise to develop leading-edge solutions for convenience stores, at the pump or in store. Wannlynx has announced a multitude of certifications, the most recent with WildcoPES.
The Perks:
A career at Wannlynx means working with extremely smart and motivated individuals on cutting edge work.
Current Job Openings:
Senior Full Stack Developer- Cloud Server, C++ Senior Software Developer, and more.