Summer 2026 Co-op Opportunities

Ottawa - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Join the team that is building a trusted internet for Canadians! CIRA may be best known for managing domain but our impact reaches far beyond that. Were at the forefront of advancing cybersecurity technologies and leading projects that improve the digital experience for users across Canada and the world. Our broad scope of activities is driven by one central goal: to strengthen and secure Canadas digital landscape.

As a co-op student with the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) you will work with a dynamic and innovative team to help us build a trusted internet for Canadians. At the end of your co-op term you will have gained invaluable experience and developed practical skills within your field supporting you in your future career.

The following opportunities are posted on the co-op job boards at the University of Ottawa and Carleton University. Interested students at these schools should apply directly on their respective co-op job boards before the application deadline. The available positions are outlined below:

IT Support Specialist
Junior Software Developer x3
Junior Software Developer Data
Junior Software Developer in Test
Junior DevOps Specialist
Talent Acquisition Coordinator

At CIRA were driven by a passion to make a positive impact on Canadas digital future. Were not just asking What more can we dowere actively exploring new frontiers to enhance and secure the internet for all Canadians. Our recognition as one of the National Capital Regions 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 youre 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 youll 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.

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