Description The Office of External Relations is currently seeking multiple Full‑time Limited Term Junior Communications Specialist for approximately 24 months. The Office of External Relations is the university central hub for connection and collaboration. By building and sustaining meaningful relationships with communities, partners, and stakeholders, we amplify the university vision, communicate its priorities with clarity, and drive progress toward shared goals. External Relations features a number of major functions including Communications; Community Engagement, Government Relations and UCalgary International. The University of Calgary is recruiting for the Communications Specialist Program (CSP) with the External Relations Communications team. This program is designed to give recent grads the opportunity to develop skilled communication skills in a working environment over a two‑year fixed employment term. Junior Specialists are given the opportunity to develop skills in content creation, feature story writing, video, project management, client service, key messaging, eMarketing, web content development and more while assisting university client departments. There is no expectation for previous professional communications experience, but a post‑secondary credential in the field of communications is required (some equivalencies may be considered). Junior Specialists will be placed on one of three teams within Communications: Institutional Communications, Content and Social Media or Community Communications. Working closely with other Senior/Communications Specialists, Junior Specialists will assist in the development and delivery of efficient and effective communications for a variety of internal clients.



Primary tasks include the development and implementation of communication plans for various initiatives, the coordination and planning of communication assets related to events and projects, and the development of communication materials including updates for website and content for social media channels. The position requires the ability to use discretion, maintain professionalism, confidentiality and composure under pressure, demonstrate adaptability and flexibility and provide efficient, quality service often requiring multi‑tasking simultaneous priorities. Accountabilities for this position include the successful coordination and facilitation of a wide range of client projects, and the prioritization and delivery of associated communication support within External Relations. Work with Senior Communication Specialists to set goals and key messages for client projects, Help write project briefs and communications plans on behalf of UCalgary clients, Develop content such as briefing and speaking notes on behalf of UCalgary clients, Build websites using the UCalgary CMS Drupal, Help build and maintain eMarketing campaigns using the Dialog Insight platform, Create print and digital collateral, in alignment with university brand standards, Work effectively within the framework of the University of Calgary's policies and procedures, Provide general communications support as needed to the External Relations team. Post‑secondary education,



preferably a university degree in communications or a related field, graduated within the past 3 years. Less than 2 years of related working experience. Strong communication, consultative and problem‑solving skills, and ability to work with cross‑functional teams effectively. Strong writing, visual storytelling, and editing skills, able to produce high‑quality content on short deadlines. Experience in producing a variety of communication materials for various audiences. Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Drupal, Dialog Insight, Adobe Premiere, or similar web‑based applications as well as social media platforms. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands‑on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. Start something today at the University of Calgary. The University of Calgary has launched an institution‑wide Indigenous Strategy ii' taa'poh'to'p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do. The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit‑based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous‑based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement As an equitable and inclusive empl

📌 Junior Communications Specialist, Communications, External Relations (Canada)
🏢 University of Calgary
📍 Canada