Discover Ottawa: Your Gateway to Outstanding Co-op Opportunities

Are you deciding where to apply for your Summer or PEY Co-op work term? Why not start your Co-op journey in Canada’s capital? Ottawa is home to incredible Co-op employers and offers a vibrant lifestyle you’ll love to explore.

Join the ECC’s industry tour from February 19-21, 2025 for an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience with some of Ottawa’s top companies and industry leaders.

Highlights of the tour:

• Two nights, three days
• Comfortable bus travel from Toronto and stay in an Ottawa hotel
• Visit leading companies, including Synopsys, Kinaxis, and Ericsson
• Network with employers, alumni, and students at a special evening reception
• Explore Canada’s largest technology park and enjoy free time to discover the city

Itinerary Overview

Day 1 (February 19, 2025)

• Travel from Toronto to Ottawa
• Networking night with industry partners, alumni, and students doing their co-op in Ottawa

Day 2 (February 20, 2025)

• Company tours at Synopsys, Kinaxis, Ericsson, and more

Day 3 (February 21, 2025)

• Explore Canada’s largest technology park
• Engage with 10+ employers, industry panels, and executive speakers
• Return to Toronto

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to network, learn, and discover what makes Ottawa a top choice for Co-op students.

Spaces are limited—register now to secure your spot!

Who should consider participating

• The Ottawa Industry Tour is primarily for second- and third-year U of T Engineering students currently in the Summer and PEY Co-op work terms recruitment cycle.
• UTM CompSci students coming up to their PEY are also very welcome!
• Current undergraduate students who have completed their PEY and are considering Ottawa or an Ottawa employer for their post-graduation employment are also invited to participate. We regret that due to capacity limits, we cannot include grad. students, although we appreciate the interest.

Fees

The cost of the trip to students varies every year.

What's included in your fee?

• The fee for the Ottawa Industry Tour 2025 is CAD $150.
• Bus transportation to and from Ottawa
• Bus transportation to and from selected ECC-organized activities within Ottawa
• Hotel (2 students per room)
• Some meals (alcoholic drinks excluded)

Registration

Students who are in Year 2 and Year 3 registered in PEY Co-op Program would receive an event invite email, including the link to register for the tour; or visit the U of T Co-op Portal Events & Workshops page for registration.

• Payment can be made with most major credit cards (excluding AMEX).
• After registration and payment, you will be emailed a receipt.
• Registrations may be transferred to another student on notification to events.ecc@utoronto.ca

Questions?

• If you have any questions, please contact us at events.ecc@utoronto.ca

10 reasons to consider Ottawa for your Co-op

1. Industry sectors include software, communications technology, life sciences, the federal government, aerospace, defense, security, and more
2. The highest concentration of tech talent and second highest concentration of scientists and engineers in North America
3. Responsible for 90% of Canada’s industrial telecommunications R&D
4. 1,750 knowledge-based businesses
5. As Canada's capital region, Ottawa is home to many national institutions
6. Nature, sports, and outdoor activities close at hand
7. Historic sites and cultural attractions galore; festivals all year round
8. Wide variety of restaurants with varied cuisines and price points
9. A beautiful city with remarkable architecture and civic pride
10. Big enough to have all the amenities you want ... yet small enough to be friendly and easy to navigate.

But don't just take our word for it: see what Ottawa Tourism has to say!