About Us

CANARIE connects Canada to the world. Our programs equip researchers, students, and startups in Canada to excel on the global stage.

Together with our 13 provincial and territorial partners, we form Canada's National Research and Education Network (NREN). This ultra-high-speed network connects Canada's researchers and educators to each other and to global data, technology, and colleagues.

To strengthen the security of Canada's research and education sector, we collaborate with our partners in the NREN, government, academia, and the private sector to fund, implement, and support cybersecurity initiatives. We also provide identity management services to the academic community through eduroam and identity and access management services.

Established in 1993, CANARIE is a non-profit corporation, with most of our funding provided by the Government of Canada.

Who We Are

We're a small team of dedicated thinkers, innovators, and problem-solvers. Our team is positive, passionate, and collaborative.

We work with Canada's higher-ed community, private sector, and government partners to ensure that Canada's bright researchers and students benefit from the technologies and tools that are critical to their success. Together with our partners across the country, we work to ensure that Canada leads in research and innovation.

The Position: Graphic Design & Digital Marketing Specialist

The Graphic Design & Digital Marketing Specialist is accountable for the design and digital elements of CANARIE's communications activities, as well as support for CANARIE's hosted and sponsored events.

This is a full-time term position through September 30, 2026, reporting to CANARIE's Director, Communications.

Key Responsibilities

Graphic Design

• Provide graphic design for communications channels, including corporate website, social media channel, digital ads, events, and internal communications, while maintaining a cohesive visual identity

Website

• Manage website updates and support the maintenance and evolution of the site
• Optimize visitor experience by analyzing website analytics and recommending current best practices

Email Distribution Management

• Format and distribute approved press releases and emails via our email management tool

Event Management

• Support logistics management of hosted and sponsored events

The Ideal Candidate

To excel at CANARIE, you have a demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively on teams and are also an energetic self-starter with the self-motivation to work independently. You have excellent oral and written communication skills, and can count time management, problem solving, and managing multiple priorities as your strengths. You also share a dedication to CANARIE's core values: service, teamwork, inclusion, innovation, quality, and integrity.

What You Bring

Education and Experience

• College diploma or university degree in or a suitable combination of education, experience, or other relevant training
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role

Skills

• Demonstrated graphic design expertise and understanding of colour, layout, and formatting
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Video creation and editing for social media, events, and other promotional projects

Technical Proficiencies

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• WordPress sites, including working ability to write and edit HTML and CSS
• Design platforms (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Canva)
• Knowledge of survey/form design software platforms is desirable (e.g., JotForm)

Come Work with Us

We are committed to employment equity and encourage anyone who can contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process.

If this seems to be the right fit for you, please send a note and your resume to , and include the position title in your subject.

We thank all applicants, however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.