Careers at ORION
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.
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.
Open Positions
ON-CHEC Operations Manager
The ON-CHEC Operations Manager plays a key role in advancing cybersecurity maturity across Ontario’s higher education sector. This role oversees delivery of ON-CHEC program services to its members, as well as helps develop new ways to help the community protect against evolving threats. Working closely in support of the shared CISO as well as community stakeholders, this role will also lead and develop a dynamic team of cybersecurity professionals. The role requires a mix of technical and analytical skills, combined with managerial experience, combining hands-on cybersecurity expertise with leadership and mentorship responsibilities.
Learn more about this position.
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.
Benefits of Working at ORION:
- Flexible working hours
- 37.5-hour work weeks
- Hybrid work model
- Days off:
- 10 personal/sick days
- 15 vacation days
- ORION days (additional day off for statutory holidays)
- Holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Benefits:
- Health and vision benefits from day 1
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits from day 1
- RRSP matching contribution after passing probation
- Perks:
- Health and wellness allowance
- Investment in professional development
- Monthly town halls with snacks, lunches, and celebrations
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.
| NREN partner organization | Career opportunities | HQ location |
| British Columbia: BCNET | BCNET Careers | Vancouver, BC |
| Alberta: Cybera | Cybera Careers | Calgary, AB |
| Manitoba: MRNet | MRNet Careers | Winnipeg, MB |
| Saskatchewan: SRNet | SRNet Careers | Saskatoon, SK |
| PEI/New Brunswick: ECN-PEI | ENC-PEI Main Site | Charlottetown, PEI Fredericton, NB |
| Newfoundland: ACORN-NL | ACORN-NL Contact Us | St. John’s, NL |
| Nova Scotia: ACORN-NS | ACORN-NS Contact Us | Halifax, NS |
| Québec: RISQ | RISQ Carrières | Montreal, QC |
| Yukon: Yukon University | Yukon University Employment | Whitehorse, YK |