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Application Assistance

Calgary Arts Development is committed to open, fair and transparent processes. We recognize that the job application process can create barriers to access for many who are interested in applying. In recognition of these barriers, eligible applicants can request assistance to help reduce some of the costs associated with preparing and submitting a job application. Please see the end of the document for more information or reach out directly by emailing ***email_hidden***.

Employment Equity Statement

Calgary Arts Development is an equal opportunity employer and employs people without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, language, citizenship, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical and/or mental abilities.

While remaining alert and sensitive to the issue of fair and equitable treatment for all, Calgary Arts Development has a special concern with the participation and advancement of members of designated groups that have traditionally been disadvantaged in employment: Black, Indigenous, people of colour, immigrants and newcomers, persons with physical or mental disabilities, and members of 2SLGBTQIAP+ communities.

We are currently working in a hybrid environment, with the requirement that some work will occur in person in the office.

Who Are We?

Calgary Arts Development is our city’s designated arts development authority. We provide grant investments to hundreds of arts organizations, individual artists and groups. We value relationships, generosity, reciprocity, plain language and curiosity.

We believe the arts have the power to build our city. Through the arts development strategy, Living a Creative Life, our vision is a creative, connected, prosperous Calgary where every resident has the opportunity to live a creative life. We foster a sustainable and resilient arts sector and support arts-led city building.

Strong relationships are central to our work and will be particularly central to this role. We honour artists and believe that art is a critical component that benefits the public good. We welcome new introductions and partnerships with artists and arts organizations as well as with others whose work may be outside the arts who are trying to make our city great through living a creative life.

Our team has been working towards creating shared environments where all people can feel protected, heard and validated. A sensitivity to the lived experiences of diverse, marginalized and equity- seeking people is very important as we continue valuing equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility in all aspects of our work.

The Role

We are recruiting a temporary full-time web content assistant to join our team from May to August 2026. This position will work with the communications team to support improvements to our websites (calgaryartsdevelopment.com and ). The successful candidate will conduct a comprehensive audit of our online content and help ensure our site is a clear,



accessible, up-to-date and engaging resource for artists and arts organizations, partners and the general public. This role directly supports our mandate to make information about our programs, funding opportunities and public art initiatives easy to find, understand and share.

Accountabilities

- Conduct a full audit of the organization’s websites, assessing navigation, structure, accessibility and overall user experience.
- Identify broken links, outdated and missing information, formatting inconsistencies and other usability or technical issues.
- Update and refine content related to grants, research publications, public art projects and organizational programs to ensure clarity, accuracy, plain language and consistency.
- Recommend structural improvements to make the sites more intuitive for users seeking information and opportunities.
- Optimize pages for SEO and AI-driven search compatibility by improving headings, metadata, alt text, internal linking, tagging and structured content.
- Ensure all updates align with the organization’s style guide.
- Collaborate with the communications team and staff members from other departments to verify the accuracy of content.
- Prepare a final report summarizing findings, completed updates, recommended next steps and guidelines for ongoing maintenance.

Who Are You?

This position is supported by the Canada Summer Jobs Program. As a requirement of that program, applicants must be between the ages of 15 and 30. Preference will be given to students returning to school in the fall and to recent graduates.

We’re seeking a detail-oriented individual who has experience with Word Press and optimizing web content for SEO and GEO. You’re self-directed and focused, while also working effectively within a team. You bring a strong understanding of plain language and accessible communications.

You’re not all things to all people, but you’re probably already a few of these things:

- You are highly organized, detail oriented and self-motivated in your work.
- You are comfortable identifying priorities, gathering information and ensuring those you work with have all the details they need to be successful in their work.
- You have strong time management skills.
- You have experience using Word Press, Word and Excel.
- You are committed to growing your awareness of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility, and want to ensure that our systems reflect those values.
- You are a self-starter who is adaptable working both independently and with a team.
- You adapt quickly to using new technologies.




- You are comfortable working in a collaborative and open work setting.

If you see yourself in this opportunity, we would love to have a conversation with you. And if you’re not sure, you can learn more about us by exploring our website.

How to Apply

Please indicate your interest by emailing ***email_hidden*** with your resume and cover letter. Please use the subject line: Web Content Assistant.

In your cover letter, please describe a project you have worked on that required updating website content to improve search compatibility and user experience.

For best consideration, apply by April 24, 2026. We are hoping to fill this position by early May. While there is some flexibility regarding the start date, this temporary position ends no later than September 4, 2026. During the employment period the position will be supported for full-time work at $25 per hour.

If you would like to request application assistance, please contact ***email_hidden*** or call (phone hidden) ext. 124.

Application Assistance

We recognize that the job application process can create barriers to access for many applicants who are interested in applying. In recognition of these barriers to access, eligible applicants can request assistance to help alleviate some of the costs associated with preparing and submitting a job application.

Who Can Request Assistance?

Individuals who self-identify as

- An individual who is D/deaf, hard of hearing, has a disability or is living with a mental illness.
- An individual facing language, geographic or cultural barriers.

To receive assistance, you will need to provide:

- The name and contact information of someone who can help you (this could be a trusted friend or family member, or a professional service provider) so they can bill us for their work with you. We may be able to make recommendations depending on the service being requested.
- The amount you are requesting, including the service provider’s hourly rate.

Note: You are not required to disclose personal details related to your request for support.

Types of Assistance

General Transcription or Editing Services and Organizing of Support Materials

- Applicants who experience barriers within the writing process directly due to a physical or learning disability or due to living with mental illness.
- Maximum Contribution: $75

ASL Interpretation

- Calgary Arts Development can make arrangements for reputable, in-person ASL interpreters for interviews, in consultation with the interviewee, and at no cost to the interviewee.

Interview Parking

- Applicants who must drive to an interview at our request are eligible to have their parking costs paid by Calgary Arts Development.
- Maximum Contribution: $32 per interview, or the equivalent of the daily rate for parking lots that are close to the Calgary Arts Development office.

Childcare

- Applicants who require childcare services to attend the interview are eligible to be reimbursed for those childcare expenses.

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📌 Web Content Assistant (Calgary)
🏢 Calgary Arts Development
📍 Calgary