Job Number**:**54830

Up to 4 temporary full-time position for 4 months intended specifically forstudents currently enrolled in marketing, communications, or public relations related or equivalent post-secondary diploma or degree program, commencing in May 2026

The City of Edmonton has a terrific opportunity for communications and marketing students to support the Communications and Engagement teams in City Operations. You will be responsible for implementing communications and marketing strategies through the development of tactics and materials that support key projects and strategic goals and objectives. You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals while gaining valuable knowledge and skills in an empowering environment.

As a part of the team, you may:

• Provide communications, engagement and/or marketing advice that supports strategic goals and objectives
• Support the development and implementation of communications, engagement and/or marketing plans
• Participate in business partner meetings and coordinate communication, engagement and/or marketing activities
• Day-to-day management and content creations duties for corporate social social media accounts
• Assist with event planning and on-site execution
• Gather, analyze, synthesize and report on public engagement feedback
• Demonstrate the City’s Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent as well as the seven commitments made to reconciliation through the City’s Indigenous Framework
• Collaborate with the Communications & Engagement teams to support the coordination of events, including but not limited to, preparation of materials and event logistics
• Support research and analysis to contribute to the evaluation and corporate alignment of communication strategies

Qualifications:

• Current enrollment at a post-secondary institution, in an marketing, communications, or public relations related diploma or degree program
• Experience using Google Workspace applications or equivalent applications
• Experience in development and implementation of marketing and/or communications strategies
• Experience in management of social media accounts

Assets:

• Experience using or referencing public engagement principles and techniques

Skills Required for Success:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to gather technical information and translate it into accessible engagement and communications materials
• Willingness to work independently and with a team
• A commitment to service excellence
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion (https://bit.ly/3hd2d95)

Additional Details:

• As part of your application, we ask that you attach an unofficial transcript or enrollment verification letter (indicating you are enrolled in a related post-secondary program). Talent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City -Note: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52
• The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance

Additional Details:

**Hours of Work:**40 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Salary:$22.233 - $28.296 (Hourly)

**Talent Diversity Consultant:**SM / RF

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contactemployment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefitshttps://bit.ly/COEbenefits.

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

Classification Title**:**Student Professional

Posting Date**:**Mar 13, 2026

Closing Date**:**Mar 22, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MST)

**Number of Openings (up to)****:**4 - Student Position Full-time

Union**:**CSU 52

Department**:**DCMO - City Operations

**Work Location(s)****:**11th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4