Canoe is a multidisciplinary change and innovation studio working across organisational, service and digital design. We help organisations make sense of complexity and turn insight into meaningful change. We believe in building a better future through collaboration, navigation, exploration and creativity.
We value diverse perspectives because they make the work stronger and the thinking sharper. We are comfortable in ambiguity, not because it is easy, but because that is often where the important work begins. We listen well, test what matters, and stay with the work until it becomes real.
If you care about craft, curiosity and creating work that matters, you may feel at home here.
Canoe works across a set of domains where complexity is real, constraints are non-negotiable, and change has to land in day-to-day operations. Each domain has its own pressures, language, and rhythms, so we bring the right mix of service design, organisational design, and digital product craft to fit the context. Below is where we focus, and the kinds of outcomes we help teams deliver.
Before you apply, you should feel a real connection to Canoe’s mission and values, which calls for people who work with care, courage, curiosity and responsibility. If our way of working feels right to you, and you can see yourself living these values in practice – not just admiring them on a page – you may be a good fit. If you are unsure, that may be telling you something important. Canoe asks for real alignment, and without it, this is unlikely to be the right place for you. You can read more about our mission and values here.
Canoe works across a set of domains where complexity is real, constraints are non-negotiable, and change has to land in day-to-day operations. Each domain has its own pressures, language, and rhythms, so we bring the right mix of service design, organisational design, and digital product craft to fit the context. Below is where we focus, and the kinds of outcomes we help teams deliver.
Canoe works in situations where the brief is still taking shape, the context keeps moving, and the right answer is rarely obvious at the start. We are looking for people who stay steady when things are uncertain, keep their curiosity, and can make progress without needing every detail decided upfront. You should be comfortable learning as you go and ready to adjust course when the work asks for it.
Canoe works across a set of domains where complexity is real, constraints are non-negotiable, and change has to land in day-to-day operations. Each domain has its own pressures, language, and rhythms, so we bring the right mix of service design, organisational design, and digital product craft to fit the context. Below is where we focus, and the kinds of outcomes we help teams deliver.
You will work alongside skilled thinkers and practitioners who care deeply about their craft. That means high standards, honest feedback and a shared expectation that you keep growing. We are looking for someone who wants to get better, welcomes challenge and is willing to stretch beyond what already feels familiar. Progress matters here, and so does the discipline behind it.
Canoe works across a set of domains where complexity is real, constraints are non-negotiable, and change has to land in day-to-day operations. Each domain has its own pressures, language, and rhythms, so we bring the right mix of service design, organisational design, and digital product craft to fit the context. Below is where we focus, and the kinds of outcomes we help teams deliver.
For many of our projects, language is part of the work. We often collaborate closely with clients, users and teams across Scandinavia. Being able to work in Norwegian, Swedish or Danish helps you build trust, catch nuance and take part fully in workshops, interviews and day‑to‑day collaboration. English matters too, but a Scandinavian language will often be a clear advantage.
Canoe works across a set of domains where complexity is real, constraints are non-negotiable, and change has to land in day-to-day operations. Each domain has its own pressures, language, and rhythms, so we bring the right mix of service design, organisational design, and digital product craft to fit the context. Below is where we focus, and the kinds of outcomes we help teams deliver.
Canoe is growing through close relationships, trust and meaningful work across Scandinavia. We value people who already have a strong client network and know how to build credibility. That could mean long‑standing relationships with local businesses, industry connections or an ability to spot opportunities. We are looking for someone who can help open doors and strengthen our presence in the market
Canoe works across a set of domains where complexity is real, constraints are non-negotiable, and change has to land in day-to-day operations. Each domain has its own pressures, language, and rhythms, so we bring the right mix of service design, organisational design, and digital product craft to fit the context. Below is where we focus, and the kinds of outcomes we help teams deliver.
We are not considering internships at this time. We are focusing our hiring on people who can step into client work with experience, confidence and a strong understanding of our regional context. That helps us give our clients and collaborators the level of care, quality and continuity they expect from Canoe. If this changes in future, we will share it clearly here.
Please send a concise CV, a short note on why Canoe and why now, and links to relevant work (case studies, portfolio, talks, writing) to hello@canoe.no. Focus on the work you are most proud of and what you learned from it, rather than trying to include everything.
Not at the moment. We are focusing on people who can step into client work with experience, confidence and a good understanding of the regional context. If we open internships or junior roles in future, we will update this page clearly.
You can expect a mix of client work, project design and internal development. Some days you will be with a leadership team shaping direction; other days you might be running a workshop, mapping services or coaching teams through change. The pace is steady but not frantic, and we care about doing work well rather than doing everything at once.
We usually hire experienced consultants, designers and facilitators who are comfortable working across strategy, design and change. That can include backgrounds in organisational development, service design, product design, UX, innovation, transformation or leadership development.
Our home base is in Stavanger, and much of our work happens on site with clients across Norway and the wider Scandinavian region. We work in a hybrid way, but most roles involve regular in‑person collaboration, workshops and travel in the region.
At Canoe, pay is fair, equal, and fully transparent, with no need to negotiate your salary. Our benefits are designed to support you and your family when it matters most. We also want everyone to have a stake in the business, with shared ownership and profits distributed equally across the team.
Our salary model is open, transparent, and designed to be fair. Everyone knows what everyone earns, there is no need to negotiate pay rises, and salaries are adjusted automatically each year. The model is based on industry standards for consultants, with steady annual progression and pay set above the market average.
Each year, a percentage of Canoe’s profit is paid out as a bonus and shared equally across the team. If you joined partway through the year or work reduced hours, your share is adjusted accordingly.
Ownership is part of how Canoe thinks about responsibility, commitment, and shared direction. Every employee is offered the opportunity to become a shareholder in the company, with a structured model that makes participation accessible over time. Shares can be held while you are employed, and there is flexibility in how the investment is made.
When the company performs well, a share of profits may be returned to shareholders through dividend payouts. These are distributed in line with share ownership and are decided after the annual accounts have been completed.
Canoe offers a strong pension scheme to help you build long-term financial security. The company contributes at a high level within the current framework, and you also have the option to make additional contributions yourself if you choose.
Canoe provides a solid insurance package designed to give you peace of mind if something unexpected happens. This includes cover related to accidents, health, and travel, with support that also extends to your family in selected areas. The aim is simple: to make sure you feel looked after both at work and beyond it.
Canoe also offers a range of everyday benefits that support life at work and beyond it. These include practical support for working from home, health and wellbeing, cycling, meals, and family life. We also provide added support during parental leave, along with a few thoughtful extras that make day-to-day life a little easier.
Canoe works across a set of domains where complexity is real, constraints are non-negotiable, and change has to land in day-to-day operations. Each domain has its own pressures, language, and rhythms, so we bring the right mix of service design, organisational design, and digital product craft to fit the context. Below is where we focus, and the kinds of outcomes we help teams deliver.
Canoe works across a set of domains where complexity is real, constraints are non-negotiable, and change has to land in day-to-day operations. Each domain has its own pressures, language, and rhythms, so we bring the right mix of service design, organisational design, and digital product craft to fit the context. Below is where we focus, and the kinds of outcomes we help teams deliver.