Connecting Ottawa’s Automotive Community Since 1957
Connecting Dealers. Inspiring Careers. Strengthening Community.
For nearly 70 years, the Ottawa New Car Dealers Association (ONCDA) has brought together Ottawa’s franchised new vehicle dealers through collaboration, networking, and a shared commitment to strengthening the automotive industry. Today, the Association serves as a connector between dealerships, educators, students, sponsors, and community partners, helping to strengthen Ottawa’s automotive community through career awareness, educational outreach, and industry engagement.
What We Do
Support Dealers
Bringing Ottawa’s franchised new vehicle dealers together through networking, information sharing, collaboration, and shared industry initiatives.
Connect with ONCDA
Inspire Careers
Helping students, job seekers, and newcomers explore the many career paths available within Ottawa’s automotive sector.
Strengthen Partnerships
Building connections between dealerships, educators, industry partners, students, and community organizations to support Ottawa’s automotive sector.
Dealers
Join Ottawa’s network of franchised new vehicle dealers and participate in industry initiatives, networking opportunities, dealership tours, student outreach activities, and community engagement programs.
Educators
Connect with ONCDA to access dealership tours, guest speakers, experiential learning activities, and industry connections that help students explore automotive careers and workplace learning experiences.
Students & Job Seekers
Explore the many careers available within Ottawa’s automotive sector and learn more about the people, roles, and opportunities that keep the industry moving.
Industry Partners
Collaborate with ONCDA on events, industry initiatives, community engagement activities, and opportunities that bring Ottawa’s automotive community together.