Graphic Designer

The Niagara Parks Commission
Full-time•$31-38/hour (CAD)•Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada

📍 Job Overview

Job Title: Graphic Designer

Company: The Niagara Parks Commission

Location: Niagara Falls, ON, CA

Job Type: Full Time

Category: Marketing & Design Operations

Date Posted: September 02, 2026

Experience Level: 2-5 Years

Remote Status: On-site

🚀 Role Summary

  • Design and produce a wide range of marketing and sales support materials, ensuring adherence to established Niagara Parks branding and content protocols.

  • Develop creative and innovative design solutions for both print and digital media, including advertising, point-of-sale materials, menus, posters, and signage.

  • Ensure all designed materials comply with accessibility standards, specifically for creating accessible PDF documents, aligning with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

  • Manage the end-to-end production process, from concept to final print-ready files, and liaise with external print production suppliers to guarantee quality and timely delivery.

📝 Enhancement Note: While the role is for a Graphic Designer, its integration within a large public entity like The Niagara Parks Commission suggests a significant operational component. The emphasis on AODA compliance, brand protocols, and managing production workflows points towards a need for operational rigor in design execution, which is crucial for consistent brand representation and broad audience reach.

📈 Primary Responsibilities

  • Design and execute marketing collateral for print and digital platforms, including advertisements, brochures, menus, signage, and web banners.

  • Develop creative concepts and layouts for logos, product illustrations, and digital assets that align with Niagara Parks branding guidelines.

  • Ensure all design outputs meet Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements, company policies, and AODA standards, particularly for accessible PDF documents.

  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather necessary assets (content, photos, videos) and digital templates for design projects.

  • Liaise with external print vendors to ensure accurate color reproduction, timely delivery, and adherence to quality standards for all printed materials.

  • Maintain and organize digital files according to Niagara Parks' file management protocols, ensuring efficient archiving and retrieval.

  • Manage and update the Niagara Parks master digital image library, ensuring assets are current and properly cataloged.

  • Prepare and submit weekly or monthly reports detailing the status of all ongoing design projects.

  • Proofread all designed materials to ensure accuracy, high quality, and brand consistency before final production.

  • Stay updated on emerging design technologies and trends to incorporate state-of-the-art processes into design workflows.

📝 Enhancement Note:

Application Requirements

Candidates must possess a diploma or degree in graphic design, web design, or a related field along with at least three years of professional experience. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and knowledge of AODA accessibility standards are essential for this role.