Recognized as one of National Capital Region's Top Employers (2024):
Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Feb 5, 2024)
Here are some of the reasons why Canadian Internet Registration Authority / CIRA was selected as one of National Capital Region's Top Employers (2024):
- Canadian Internet Registration Authority supports hybrid work options and provides a monthly internet subsidy as well as a transportation allowance ($87.50 and $125 respectively) -- new hires also receive a one-time home office allowance of $500
- Canadian Internet Registration Authority celebrates exceptional performance through a number of aptly named (and themed) awards, such as the "Give a dam Award" (for an employee who inspires others to see the bigger picture), the "Maple Syrup Award" (for an employee who builds connections inside and out), and the "Canada Goose Award" (for an employee who leads the gaggle)
- Canadian Internet Registration Authority offers a number of financial incentives, including signing bonuses for some employees, year-end bonuses for all, and new employee referral bonuses of up to $3,000 per successful hire
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Canadian Internet Registration Authority staff host bring your dog to work day to raise funds for Sit with Me, an Ottawa based rescue
Highlights
Industry | Information technology services |
Established in Canada | 1998 |
Parent company head office | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
Major Canadian locations | Ottawa ON |
Full-time employees in Canada | 114 |
Part-time employees in Canada | 1 |
Average age of employees in Canada | 40 years |
Longest serving employee | 22 years |
Flexible work options | hybrid work option, flexible work hours, telecommuting |
Long-term savings | non-matching RSP |
Health plan premium | as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums |
Wellness spending account | up to $500 each year |
Mental health practitioner benefit | up to $2,500 each year |
Maternity top-up (mothers) | up to 100% of salary for 17 weeks |
Parental top-up (fathers) | up to 100% of salary for 17 weeks |
Adoption top-up | up to 100% of salary for 17 weeks |
Vacation allowance | new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
Outside survey period | outside consultant surveys are held every 12 months |
Employee performance reviews | employees receive individual performance reviews every 3 months |
In-house training initiatives | in-house training, online training, mentoring, leadership development programs, paid internships |
Tuition subsidies (related to job) | yes |
Employee charitable involvement | employees are involved in selection of charities, employees receive paid time off to volunteer, (up to 1 paid day) |
The Career Directory
Canadian Internet Registration Authority / CIRA has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.
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Summer co-op students at Canadian Internet Registration Authority
Highlights for New Grads
Industry | Information technology services |
Full-time employees in Canada | 101 to 250 |
Parent company head office | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
Major Canadian locations | Ottawa ON |
Student opportunities | co-op opportunities |
Training | subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training, mentoring, in-house career planning services, leadership training |
Tuition subsidies (related to job) | yes |
Typical new grad positions | Software Developer, Product Support Representative, Marketing and Communication Specialist, Software Developer in Test, Business Development Associate, IT Support Specialist |
Work benefits | health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, transit subsidies, employees receive paid time off to volunteer, (up to 1 paid day) |
Vacation allowance | new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
Academic fields recruited
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Bachelor of Arts
- Business
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Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration
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Bachelor of Engineering
- Computer Engineering
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Bachelor of Science
- Computer Science
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Community College Diploma
- Information Technology
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Master of Science
- Computer Science
Recruits at these schools
- Algonquin College
- Carleton University
- Queen's University
- University of Ottawa
- University of Waterloo