Job Description

Description

The

O'Brien Institute for Public Health

in the

Cumming School of Medicine

invites applications for a

Communications Assistant

. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 12 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.


Reports to the Administrative Director.


Hybrid: 3 days in-person, Cal Wenzel Precision Health Building - University of Calgary, Foothills Campus, 2 days remote.


Work in environment where there is some ambiguity, continuous change and shifting priorities. Stress resulting from work is moderate and results from the management of multiple assigned tasks. Occasional overtime, and work outside regular hours, may be required.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

(job functions include but are not limited to):

Assist in data capture and entry for the Institute Contact Relationship management (CRM) platform Assist in tracking the Institute's measures of success, such as compiling statistics related to grants, awards and publications Support and assist in the production of articles, event materials, brochures, fact sheets, reports, etc Maintain and update the O' Brien Institute website Maintain and update the various O' Brien Institute social media channels Assist in editing and in compiling the O'Brien Institute electronic newsletter Assist in the implementation of Institute meetings, seminars, and events Assist with the production of posters, pamphlets, electronic bulletin boards, ads, and other promotional products

Qualifications / Requirements:

Post-secondary diploma/degree in the liberal arts. Preference will be given to those with a background in a relevant area, such as communications or journalism One year of communication support or administrative experience required. A combination of education and experience will be considered Developed organizational skills, augmented by sharp attention to detail Demonstrated oral and written communication skills Proficient with web publishing tools, such as Drupal or WordPress Proficiency with Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube Proficiency in the Adobe suite, including InDesign and Photoshop, is considered an asset Experience producing a variety of communications products aimed at various audiences Familiarity with shooting and editing photos and video is considered an asset Proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with constantly shifting priorities

Application Deadline:

November 12, 2025

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.


This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the

Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 1.


For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our

Management and Staff Careers website

.

About the University of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.


The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy 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.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments (

equity@ucalgary.ca

) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (

hrhire@ucalgary.ca

).

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