Ottawa's tech sector got a significant boost this week as Ross Video — one of the city's most established broadcast technology companies — announced plans to expand its local manufacturing and research and development facilities, with 125 new jobs on the way.
A Homegrown Tech Giant Doubling Down on Ottawa
Ross Video has been a fixture in Ottawa's technology landscape for decades, designing and manufacturing broadcast production equipment used by major television networks, sports venues, and media companies around the world. The company's decision to invest in its local footprint is a vote of confidence not just in its own growth trajectory, but in Ottawa as a place to build world-class tech.
The expansion will touch both the manufacturing side of the business and its R&D operations — meaning Ottawa will remain at the centre of Ross Video's product development pipeline, not just its production floor.
125 New Jobs Coming to the Capital
For Ottawans watching the job market, 125 new positions is meaningful news. Ross Video's roles span a wide range of disciplines: engineers, technicians, manufacturing specialists, and research staff are all likely in the mix as the company scales up.
This kind of expansion is exactly what economic development advocates point to when making the case for Ottawa as a destination for high-skilled tech work — not just software startups, but companies building physical products that compete on the global stage.
Ottawa's Broadcast Tech Niche
Ross Video is something of an unsung hero in Ottawa's tech story. While Kanata North gets plenty of attention as Canada's largest tech park, Ross Video has quietly built a global reputation in the specialized world of broadcast infrastructure — the equipment that keeps live television running smoothly from the Super Bowl to the Olympics.
The company's continued investment in Ottawa-based manufacturing is also notable at a time when many tech firms are outsourcing production overseas. Keeping manufacturing local means the skills, quality control, and economic activity stay in the region.
What This Means for the Local Economy
Growth announcements of this scale ripple outward. More workers means more spending at local restaurants, more demand for housing, and more tax revenue flowing into city coffers. It also signals to other companies that Ottawa has the talent pool and infrastructure to support advanced manufacturing alongside its software and services sectors.
For job seekers, the expansion is worth watching closely — Ross Video is likely to post new positions across multiple departments as it scales up operations.
The Bigger Picture
Ottawa has been working hard to diversify its tech economy beyond the federal government contracting that has long anchored the region. Companies like Ross Video, which sell to private-sector clients worldwide, are a critical part of that story. Their growth is organic, export-driven, and rooted in deep technical expertise built right here in the capital.
If you're in the market for a new role in tech, manufacturing, or engineering, Ross Video's expansion is one to keep an eye on in the months ahead.
Source: Ottawa Business Journal
