City of Ottawa
Work wellbeing score is 76 out of 100
4.2 out of 5 stars.
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City of Ottawa Careers and Employment

Work wellbeing

Results based on 118 responses to Indeed's work wellbeing survey.
Work wellbeing score is High, 76 out of 100

Happiness

How enjoyable people find their day-to-day life at work
High

Purpose

How meaningful people find their work
High

Stress-free

How manageable people find their work stress
Above average

Satisfaction

How content people feel with the way things are at work
Above average

About the company

  • CEO
    Mayor Jim Watson
    84%
    approve of Mayor Jim Watson's performance
  • Founded
    1850
  • Company size
    more than 10,000
  • Revenue
    $1bn to $5bn (CAD)
  • Industry
    Government & Public Administration
  • Headquarters
    Ottawa
  • Link
    City of Ottawa website

We offer you a rewarding career opportunity to enhance the quality of life of our whole community. Your work will benefit neighbours, local businesses and visitors alike by helping make Ottawa one of the best places in the world to live.

Join us and experience the satisfaction of seeing the results of your work in real-time as you take part in building our great nation’s capital....

We offer you a rewarding career opportunity to enhance the quality of life of our whole community. Your work will benefit neighbours, local businesses and visitors alike by helping make Ottawa one of the best places in the world to live.

Join us and experience the satisfaction of seeing the results of your work in real-time as you take part in building our great nation’s capital.

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Jobs

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Instructor

8 jobs

Customer Service Representative

4 jobs

Program Leader

4 jobs

Student Coordinator

4 jobs

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Ottawa, ON

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Salaries

Salary estimated from 607 employees, users, and past and present job advertisements on Indeed.

Administration

Planner
$85,349 per year
Clerk
$48,565 per year
Program Assistant
$31.10 per hour

Project Management

Project Manager
$97,014 per year
Program Manager
$115,358 per year
Project Officer
$79,359 per year

Management

Manager
$119,699 per year
Program Leader
$14.33 per hour
Philanthropy Manager
$73,059 per year

Accounting

Financial Specialist
$60,328 per year
Financial Analyst
$74,297 per year
Auditor
$77,543 per year
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Rating overview

Rating is calculated based on 370 reviews and is evolving.

4.18 out of 5 stars.20193.90 out of 5 stars.20204.14 out of 5 stars.20213.92 out of 5 stars.20224.00 out of 5 stars.2023

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Reviews

Camp Counsellor in Ottawa, ON
on 24 May 2023
fun
It's a fun place to work if you like kids. My co-workers and my manager were all super nice. It was my first job and I had a really good experience. It was super chill.
LIFEGUARD/AQUATICS INSTRUCTOR in Stittsville, ON
on 7 June 2023
The pay is not nearly worth the qualifications required.
The employer expects a lot from the lifeguards, but refuses to pay them more than minimum wage. It costs $1000 and hundreds of hours just to get properly certified, all to be paid less than you would be at McDonalds. Pay has not increased since 2016 despite minimum wage having increased drastically. It's a joke. Don't bother getting your certifications until pay is significantly increased, which s...
Paramedic in Ottawa, ON
on 20 May 2023
Poor management
Pros: full time right away, medics and supps are friendly. Con: Very very busy service. One of the least paid in the province. No support from upper management.
Shelter Support Worker in Ottawa, ON
on 19 May 2023
Good job, good experience
You gain good experience in this role. The supervisors are often supportive. Often times there are opportunities for internal positions. Lots of resources available to staff as well.
Project Officer in Ottawa, ON
on 19 May 2023
Fun and Interesting workplace
Supportive colleagues and managers, opportunity for growth, encouragement from staff and good pay. Frequent reorg sometimes but provides room for adjustment
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Questions and answers

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Interview insights

Insights from 266 Indeed users who have interviewed with City of Ottawa within the last 5 years.

Favourable experience
Interview is average
Process takes about a day or two

Interview questions

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