Careers

Careers at ORION

Just like our industry, we are constantly growing and evolving as a team. That means there are often new career opportunities within ORION. Check in with us to view our latest job openings.

Are you passionate about making a difference and looking for an exciting career opportunity? At ORION, we’re looking for talented individuals to join our dynamic team. If you’re interested in being a part of our journey, we invite you to share your resume with us. We’ll reach out to you if there’s a job opening that matches your skills and experience.

Open Positions

IP Network Engineer

ORION is seeking an experienced senior IP networking engineer to be responsible for the design, architecture and effective operation of its core IP network and related services. This position will provide the right individual with an opportunity to work with a team of skilled and collaborative technical professionals in the heart of downtown Toronto, designing, building and managing carrier-grade IP network infrastructure serving our community of researchers, educators and innovators.

ON-CHEC – Senior Technical Specialist

The ON-CHEC Senior Technical Specialist will support the universities and colleges participating in ON-CHEC (Ontario Cybersecurity Higher Education Consortium). The successful candidate will work in partnership with member groups to support security related technical solutions. These may include supporting Microsoft Azure environments, firewalls and networking, EDR/XDR/MDR solutions, supporting institutions in building roadmaps, designing security programs, and testing/assessing security controls.

Why Work at ORION?

Purpose-Driven Organization: Our work is purpose-driven and impactful, valued for its meaningful contributions to society and the opportunity it provides for engaging in challenging and diverse tasks.

Culture of Care & Well-being: We prioritize mutual respect and community, supporting each other’s well-being and promoting work-life balance and flexibility.

Teamwork & Collaboration: We collaboratively tackle complex problems with accountability, agility, and appreciation, seamlessly working within and across teams while honouring each other’s contributions.

Diverse & Inclusive Community: We ensure equal treatment, value diverse input, and embrace a range of expertise, experiences, ideas, and strengths within our team.

Empowerment: We operate with high trust and autonomy, thrive in an environment that fosters innovation and adaptability, and are supported in continuously learning and developing our skills.

Other Benefits of Working at ORION:

• Hybrid work arrangement
• 37.5-hour work weeks
• Start with 3 weeks of vacation
• Days off include Mondays and Fridays for statutory holidays, and a holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s
• Benefits:
  • Health and vision benefits from day 1
  • Short and long term disability benefits from day 1
  • RRSP matching contribution after passing probation
• Perks:
  • Home office allowance
  • Health and wellness allowance
  • Professional development
  • Monthly town halls with food, snacks, and celebrations
  • 10 personal/sick days

Career Opportunities in 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.