Regional bonus: 11 / 15 points
An Ottawa job offer is estimated at 11 of 15 points on the regional bonus factor. Eastern Ontario sits above the Toronto 0-point tier but below the Northern Ontario maximum. This middle tier is an estimate, not a confirmed published figure.
How Ontario's regional bonus tiers compare
The work-region factor is worth up to 15 of the 130 points on the OWPS grid. Here is roughly how the published endpoints and estimated middle tiers line up across the regions this site covers:
Only the 0-point (Toronto) and 15-point (Northern Ontario) tiers are confirmed from published OINP materials. The middle tiers are reasonable estimates for planning purposes, marked (est.) throughout this site.
In-demand occupations in Ottawa
Ottawa's economy spans government, tech, and healthcare. A few relevant occupation pages:
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ottawa regional bonus confirmed at 11 points?
No. Only the Toronto (0) and Northern Ontario (15) endpoints are confirmed from published materials. Eastern Ontario, including Ottawa, is estimated at a middle tier for planning purposes and marked (est.) throughout this site.
Does Ottawa's tech sector job market help with OWPS scoring?
Ottawa's tech and public-sector wages can help on the hourly wage and income tax history factors. See the hourly wage points guide.
Which pathway should an Ottawa-based candidate use?
It depends entirely on your occupation's TEER level, not your region. See the EOI scoring factors guide to confirm which pathway applies to you.