Who we are

We’re a small team of dedicated thinkers, innovators, and problem-solvers. Our team is positive, passionate, and collaborative.

We are athletes and book lovers, artists and carpenters, pastry chefs and veterans. Most important, we share a passion for learning, science, and technology. Our personalities, experiences, and interests are beautifully diverse and our unique perspectives help shape everything we do.

What we do

We collaborate with Canada’s research and education community, private sector, and government partners to ensure that Canada’s bright researchers and entrepreneurs benefit from the technologies and tools that are critical to their success. With our partners across the country, we work to ensure that Canada leads in research and innovation.

Why we do it

Because our collective future depends on it. The benefits of new transformative technologies developed by entrepreneurs and life-changing discoveries by researchers have the power to improve our lives and the life of our planet. Our motivation is to give Canada’s entrepreneurs and researchers the infrastructure they need to get to discovery and innovation faster.

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By the Numbers

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golfers

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different towns, villages, cities

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How We Work

We’re a small, collaborative team dedicated to advancing Canadian research and innovation while enjoying each other’s company.

We’re innovative, friendly, and helpful, and we believe that when you work with your friends on shared goals, there’s no challenge that can’t be met. We support and collaborate with Canada’s most innovative researchers and students, so that means we also get to work with the latest technologies.

Our office is in the heart of downtown Ottawa, so it’s easy for our staff to enjoy the best of the Nation’s Capital. We are steps away from Parliament Hill, the Sparks Street walking promenade, the Byward Market and the Rideau Canal. Many of us commute by bike, foot, and public transit…some of us even skate to work.

Regardless of where we’re working – in the office or from home – we’re always finding ways to stay connected! Our staff can often be found chatting over coffee, exploring the neighbourhood for new places to eat, or swapping stories and recipes in the kitchen.

At CANARIE, the core values of our team are everything.
They shape the way we work and how we interact with each other every single day.

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Service

We show up for each other and for our community every day. We listen carefully, act with purpose, and take accountability in serving Canada’s research and education institutions.

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Trust

Trust is the foundation of everything we do. We earn it through integrity, transparency, and follow through—internally and externally. We speak honestly, act responsibly, and rely on each other’s competence and character.

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Resilience

We adapt in a constantly evolving environment with confidence. We plan for change, learn from experience, and stay steady under pressure.

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Inclusion

We are strongest when everyone belongs. We value diverse perspectives, create space for every voice, and treat one another with respect. We work to ensure our decisions and outcomes equitably serve our community.

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Discovery

We embrace curiosity, learning, and new ways of thinking to unlock what is possible.

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Excellence

We hold ourselves to high standards because our work matters. Excellence is not about perfection; it’s about care, discipline, and continuous improvement. We strive to do our best work, learn from feedback, and deliver outcomes we can stand behind.

If this sounds like your kind of place, take a look at our current postings and come work with us!

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Corporate commitment to professional development

Investment in career development

Generous mobile device policy + corporate mobile plans

Matched RRSP contributions

Service Awards

Annual Staff Retreat

Current Opportunities

Senior Platform Engineering Specialist

CANARIE has an immediate opening for a Senior Platform Engineering Specialist. The Senior Platform Engineering Specialist is accountable for advising and leading the evolution of managed cloud infrastructure automation and governance, ensuring a reliable, scalable and secure platform to host our containerized applications and services. This is a new full-time, permanent position that reports to CANARIE’s Manager, Software Development. The salary range for this role is between $125,000 to $162,000.

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Senior Software Developer

CANARIE has an immediate opening for a Senior Software Developer. This role will be accountable for designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining secure, scalable software solutions that support the company’s network orchestration and cybersecurity initiatives. This is a new full-time, term position through December 31, 2026, reporting to CANARIE’s Manager, Software Development. The salary range for this role is between $125,000 to $162,000.

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Career Opportunities at the National Research and Education Network

Together with our 13 provincial and territorial partners, we form Canada’s National Research and Education Network (NREN). If you don’t find the right opportunity with us, check out these opportunities with our friends at NREN Partner organizations across Canada.

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