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Administration and services
The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. Located in the heart of Canada’s capital, we have ready access to the great institutions of our country.
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Financial Resources
Commonly used financial resources such as student accounts, pay information and more.
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Human Resources
Human Resources support the University’s mission and strategic plan by creating and delivering high-quality and client-centered HR programs and services that attract, recognize, develop, retain and inspire a talented, diverse, and engaged workforce in a healthy workplace.
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Institutional Research and Planning
Institutional Research and Planning (IRP) provides University senior management, staff and the public with analytical and management information.
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Facilities
We power ideas. We provide the facilities and related resources for uOttawa to achieve academic excellence in learning, teaching and research.
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Protection Services
Protection Services has been serving its community since 1969 and takes pride in ensuring a quality of life to its clientele and making our campuses safe.
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Human Rights Office
The Human Rights Office supports the University of Ottawa in maintaining a learning environment that fosters understanding and respect for the dignity of the University community.
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Office of the Chief Risk Officer
The Office of the Chief Risk Officer aims to enhance organizational resilience and foster a risk-intelligent culture that empowers stakeholders to make informed decisions in support of uOttawa’s long-term success.
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Language Services
Language Services provides French and English language support to staff for University official communications.
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Brand
Visual identity standards are rules meant to support and maintain a consistently strong image that reflects an organization’s brand personality.
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Information Technology
We’re delighted to start the new academic year with you and look forward to addressing your technological needs.
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Office of the Ombudsperson
We provide an independent, impartial and confidential service to help all members of the University community work towards just, fair and equitable solutions.
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Access to information and privacy
The Access to Information and Privacy Office works to ensure that the university upholds its commitment to the principles of privacy and access to information as set out in Policy 90.
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Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute
Where excellence in teaching and innovation complement uOttawa’s commitment to bilingualism.
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Pension Fund and Investment Management
The Pension Fund and Investment Management group manages the investment portfolios for the University of Ottawa
Administrative strategic initiatives
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Polaris Program
Polaris is a three-year continuous improvement program that aims to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the University of Ottawa’s administrative services for students, faculty, and staff.
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UniForum Program
UniForum is a benchmarking study, led by NousCubane, with universities around the world. The information gathered through the program enables us to identify what we are doing well, where we can work to improve efficiency and effectiveness, and what we can learn from other institutions.