Join the team that is building a trusted internet for Canadians! CIRA is best known for managing the system that keeps more than 3 million .CA domains running as smooth as maple syrup, but we do so much more to help Canadians thrive on the internet.
Whether it’s our cybersecurity products that protect Canadians online, our advocacy work that fights for a better internet, or our Net Good Grants that support hundreds of community-led internet projects across Canada—we work every day to keep the internet strong and free. Join us!
Who you are:
You bring a genuine passion for art and design, with a talent for turning complex ideas into clear, compelling visuals. You thrive on developing multi-channel creative activations that embody a brand and wow the audience. You approach your work as a thoughtful problem-solver, balancing real-world constraints and competing priorities to arrive at the best possible solution for CIRA and your stakeholders. Creating social media graphics is something you truly enjoy, and you pair creativity with a strong attention to detail, without letting perfectionism slow you down. Comfortable juggling multiple projects and deadlines, you consistently deliver high-quality work and communicate clearly, translating ambiguity into plain language and practical next steps. At CIRA, we hold a high standard for design, and you understand how thoughtfully incorporating our brand into everything you create elevates the work and strengthens our impact.
What you’ll do:
- Design and produce a variety of creative assets including digital graphics, web visuals, trade show booths/banners, social media content, infographics, reports, presentations, print materials and more
- Maintain and steward CIRA’s visual identity across products, services, programs, and partnerships, ensuring consistency across all media.
- Ensure all creative output meets accessibility standards, is inclusive, and adheres to bilingual content requirements (English and French).
- Stay current with design trends, tools, and best practices, including web accessibility and inclusive design principles.
What you bring:
- 3-5 years of experience working in graphic design
- Degree, diploma in graphic design, visual communication or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Proficiency with the Adobe Creative suite
- Strong understanding of design fundamentals and typography
- Expertise in digital illustration and/or animation would be considered an asset
- A strong portfolio demonstrating a clear understanding of design across mediums
Who we are:
At CIRA, we’re driven by a passion to make a positive impact on Canada’s digital future. We’re not just asking, ‘What more can we do?’—we’re actively exploring new frontiers to enhance and secure the internet for all Canadians. Our recognition as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers for nine years is a testament to our vibrant culture. We believe in fostering an environment where collaboration and candour are second nature and where diverse perspectives are integral to our success, because we know that great ideas come from everywhere. If you’re passionate about innovation and ready to make a difference in a dynamic field, join us and help shape the future of the internet!
CIRA embraces a blend of remote and IRL in-office work to keep our team connected and engaged. Our Ottawa headquarters is a hub for regular events and social activities that bring our team together, encouraging a strong sense of community within our organization. No matter where you work from, you'll always feel part of our vibrant team and our shared mission.
At CIRA, people remain at the centre of our recruitment process. While CIRA uses recruitment platforms that include artificial intelligence-enabled features, which may be used to support administrative processes or skills-based assessments, these features are intended to assist our recruitment activities and do not replace human judgment. All applicant screenings, interviews, evaluations and selection decisions are conducted by our staff. Artificial intelligence is not used to make autonomous or final hiring decisions.
For any accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]
