Grants Specialist

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 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’re passionate about enabling everyone in Canada to thrive online and believe that every community and organization across Canada deserves to be connected to the internet —bringing your exceptional administrative and communications skills to help make that happen.

As Grants Specialist, you will be responsible for the day-to-day execution of CIRA’s flagship annual Net Good Grants program. This includes everything from software setup, national marketing and communications, applicant support, recipient onboarding, and reporting liaison. You understand the value of communicating impact and are a natural storyteller across multiple platforms and a variety of audiences, external and internal. You are excited by the opportunity to work in support of finding the best community-led internet projects across Canada, you enjoy wrestling with software workflows, and have a keen sense of process and attention to detail. You know first-hand the difference funding can make to a community’s development and want to play a role in helping Canadians thrive on the internet.

What You Will Do

What You Bring

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.

For any accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleandculture@cira.ca.