Communications Coordinator

REAL HR inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta FNIGC is seeking a Communications Coordinator based in Calgary or Edmonton to plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns, manage digital channels, and coordinate communications initiatives across the organisation.

You will develop content reflecting our voice and cultural values, collaborate with teams for brand consistency, grow our social presence, and report on campaign performance with actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and design/content tools (Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, or equivalent).
• Hands-on experience managing social media platforms and content management systems.
• Demonstrated experience creating content for diverse audiences, ideally with Indigenous communities or organisations.
• A valid Class 5 driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and distribute written and visual content reflect­ing our organisational voice and cultural values; to reflect our voice.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure messaging consistency and brand alignment across all platforms.
• Manage and grow presence across social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter/X) and digital channels.
• Track campaign performance, analyse audience data, and identify opportunities to strengthen engagement and reach.
• Plan and coordinate event logistics—from virtual webinars to in-person nation visits—and promote them to target communities.
• Build and maintain relationships with media contacts, journalists, and Indigenous community leaders.
• Gather feedback and performance data; create reports, dashboards, and presentations with insights and recommendations.

Skills

Content creation

Strategic communications

Project management

Data analysis

Social media management

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or business

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Canva

Microsoft Office

CMS platforms

Job description

Communications Coordinator

Are you a strategic communicator who thrives on balancing creativity with analytics?

Alberta FNIGC (Alberta First Nations Information Governance Centre) is a not-for-profit, First Nations-owned organisation dedicated to promoting, protecting, and advancing First Nations' Ownership, Control, Access, and Possession (OCAP®) principles, self-determination, and jurisdiction in research and information management. We partner with our Nation members to ensure free, prior, and informed consent is respected and that credible data remains under First Nations control.

Based in Calgary or Edmonton, the successful candidate will plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns, manage digital communication channels, and coordinate communications initiatives across the organisation.

What you might do in a day…

• Develop, edit, and distribute written and visual content (blog posts, infographics, social media assets, newsletters, video scripts, event materials, press releases) that reflect our organisational voice and cultural values;
• Partner with internal teams to ensure messaging consistency and brand alignment across all platforms;
• Manage and grow presence across social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter/X) and digital channels to reach diverse audiences;
• Track campaign performance, analyse audience data, and identify opportunities to strengthen engagement and reach;
• Plan and coordinate event logistics—from virtual webinars to in-person nation visits—and promote them to target communities;
• Build and maintain relationships with media contacts, journalists, and Indigenous community leaders;
• Gather feedback and performance data; create reports, dashboards, and presentations with insights and recommendations.

If this sounds like you…

• You care deeply about language precision and clear communication;
• You're comfortable taking the lead on projects whilst knowing when to collaborate and ask for input;
• You have a genuine interest in Indigenous governance, culture, and worldviews, and understand cultural sensitivities in communications;
• You balance creative vision with data-driven decision-making;
• You're comfortable travelling to remote communities and spending several nights away from home.

And you bring…

• A Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience);
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and design/content tools (Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, or equivalent);
• Hands-on experience managing social media platforms and content management systems;
• Demonstrated experience creating content for diverse audiences, ideally with Indigenous communities or organisations;
• A valid Class 5 driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

This could be your next move.

Alberta FNIGC is an equal-opportunities employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Priority consideration is given to candidates who self-identify as Canadian Indigenous, in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Commission Aboriginal Employment Preferences Policy.