Working in Information Technology at the University of Ottawa is a unique experience, incredibly fulfilling, with access to diverse technologies, products, and services.

Our campus, anchored in the heart of downtown Ottawa, offers best-in-class facilities where you can do your best work, with continued investment in infrastructure and technology.

The campus is your gateway to food, culture and nature. Skate on the Rideau Canal, walk to art galleries and explore the Byward Market. The University is more than just a place to work. Immerse yourself in the university experience and campus lifestyle. Attend sports events with your colleagues and cheer the Gee Gees! Feel inspired by this historic city, our lively campus and the people who make it great. 

Francophone community
Bilingualism (French and English) is key to who we are and how we work. You’ll be part of the largest French/English bilingual university in the world!

We play a remarkable role enriching Francophone communities in Ontario, across Canada and around the world, while being enriched ourselves on campus.

Diverse, inclusive workplace
We’re united in our mission to open doors through education. We bring together people from diverse backgrounds to create a community where you’re included and encouraged to share your unique perspective.

We actively seek opportunities to remove barriers in our workplace and accommodate your needs. Together, we make uOttawa a welcoming community where everyone belongs.

Feed your curiosity
Fuel your passion for learning through our culture of collaboration, excellence, purpose and curiosity.

As an employee, you qualify for tuition benefits to pursue your interests. With access to courses, programs and diverse learning opportunities like lectures and workshops, your personal and professional growth opportunities are limitless.

Explore different career paths at uOttawa through our commitment to your internal mobility. Create a career where you define your own success.

Our technology reality is vast – software, networks, telecommunications, computer-related services, business assessments, security, architecture
An open Internet policy: access, explore, download, and learn as much as you want in terms of cloud providers (Azure, AWS), Open Source projects (Apache, Drupal), and developer tools (JIRA, GitHub, etc.) – GR8
Varied roles are in our organization with a wide range of diversity: analysis, management, support, development, coding, and more
A growing environment that will provide you with cutting-edge technologies.

Innovate to enrich our community's user experience and partner to build the university of tomorrow with the Digital Campus Transformation Plan
Technology professionals embedded into a culture of collaboration, new ideas, best practices that enable a fun, enriching work environment - IMHO
Talented and diverse teams who actively participate in solutions
A human approach at the management level.

The campus atmosphere has a buzz that is generated by all kinds of personalities who have been attracted to the University which you can now be part of
Access to an athletics complex with a pool and vast library; that’s unheard of in most places
Better work-life balance – YOLO
Convenience of location: centralized, downtown, easy to run errands during lunch time or catch up with friends after work!

Outside-of-the-box thinking, resourcefulness, a sense of humour, teamwork, collaboration and integrity are all important values in our workplace
We want your journey to be more agile, connected, impactful and sustainable to help fulfill your potential
Our mindset: bringing a growing / knowledge industry to the next level.

Eligibility for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP):
Graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.
Desire to stay in Canada temporarily for work.

Important Note:
Graduating from a DLI doesn't automatically qualify you for a PGWP.

Validity of PGWP:
Depends on the length of the study program or the expiry date of your passport, whichever comes first.

Duration of PGWP Based on Study Program Length:
Less than 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials): Not eligible for PGWP.
At least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years: PGWP may be granted for the same length as the study program (e.g., a 9-month program results in a 9-month PGWP).
2 years or more: PGWP may be valid for 3 years.

Completion of Multiple Programs:
PGWP may combine the lengths of each program if:
Each program is PGWP eligible.
Each program is at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials) in length.

Important Restriction:
You cannot obtain a PGWP if you already had one after completing an earlier program of study.