The CIO provides the vision and leadership of information technology initiatives to support uOttawa’s vision for excellence in research, teaching, and learning.

Chief Information Officer

Martin Bernier

Martin Bernier was named chief information officer (CIO) of the University of Ottawa in April 2018.

What we do

Small team collaborating at a table.
  • develop strategies and lead strategic initiatives
  • financial and people management
  • project and portfolio management
  • vendor management
  • enterprise architecture
  • security strategies
  • change management and communications

Our major projects include:

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Agora Project

This initiative will introduce a modern, scalable, and integrated CRM platform to support evolving needs. It will enhance processes, improve data quality, and strengthen fundraising and relationship management. It will also deliver better reporting and insights to inform decision-making and support long-term growth.
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Artificial Intelligence Program

The Artificial Intelligence Program will scale AI across academic, administrative, and research areas. It will improve decision-making, streamline services, and support research productivity. Investments in data, governance, and secure infrastructure will ensure responsible and scalable adoption.
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Global Partnership and Mobility Data Hub

A centralized, real-time dashboard will provide insights into international partnerships and student mobility. Connected to the Data Hub, it supports timely, data-driven decisions and fosters a more strategic, responsive approach to internationalization.

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