Communications & Engagement Specialist

CIMA Canada Inc; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

RRSP with employer contribution

Employee ownership

Flexible work arrangements

Vacation 3–5 weeks

Job summary

CIMA+ | B&A in Downtown Calgary is seeking a Communications & Engagement Specialist to support development and delivery of clear, inclusive communications for diverse projects. This early-career role offers hands-on experience in project communications, public engagement, event coordination, and feedback analysis in a collaborative environment.

You will work with senior team members and interdisciplinary project teams to produce practical engagement solutions, track stakeholder input, and

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in communications, public relations, public engagement, facilitation, or related field.
• Degree or diploma in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
• Ability to translate complex information into accessible content.
• Experience supporting engagement strategies, events, workshops, meetings, or similar activities.
• Strong writing, editing, research, and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports development and implementation of communications and engagement strategies, plans, schedules, and materials.
• Prepares and coordinates written content for project websites, newsletters, mailouts, social media, and presentations.
• Translates technical information into clear, audience-appropriate language.
• Assists with planning, logistics, and delivery of engagement activities.
• Participates in public and stakeholder meetings and supports communications on projects.

Skills

1–2 years exp

Strong writing

Verbal communication

Organization

Education

Degree or diploma in Public Relations/Communications/Journalism/Marketing

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

WordPress

Mailchimp

Hootsuite

SurveyMonkey

Job description

Welcome to a commitment to sustainable development you can relate to.

Welcome to people who like people, to brilliant minds, tomorrow’s visionaries, challenge seekers, collaborators, and those with an entrepreneurial spirit in their DNA.

At CIMA+ | B&A, you’ll find a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. In both the field and at the office, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to reach your full potential in an environment that’s engineered for people. At CIMA+, we care about our people and make sure that they feel valued, appreciated, and part of the team. You could even become a shareholder in the company.

At CIMA+, we give you the freedom and flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and the opportunity to work on projects you can relate to.

Welcome to CIMA+ | B&A

• Job Description

CIMA+’s Earth and Environment team have adopted sustainability as a core value and prioritize the environmental, social, and economic benefits of every project. Our engineers and certified technicians have the detailed knowledge of local conditions to provide the full range of environmental services for clients in both the public and private sectors. We have the skills to execute complex environmental projects, but we also integrate green solutions into every infrastructure, building, transportation, and energy project we undertake. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!

Our CIMA+ | B&A team has an exciting opportunity for a Communications & Engagement Specialist to join them in the Downtown Calgary office. CIMA+ | B&A combines its recognized expertise in planning, design, and community engagement with the breadth of CIMA+’s engineering and consulting services. This creates unique opportunities for our employees to work on impactful projects that shape communities across Canada. By joining our team, you will benefit from B&A's creativity and collaborative spirit, along with the scale, resources, and growth potential offered by CIMA+, one of the country’s leading multidisciplinary firms.

The Communications & Engagement Specialist supports the development and delivery of clear, thoughtful, and inclusive communications and engagement programs for a diverse range of projects and clients. This early-career role supports your professional growth and offers many opportunities to build hands-on experience in project communications, public and stakeholder engagement, event coordination, and feedback analysis. Working collaboratively with senior team members and interdisciplinary project teams, the Specialist contributes to high-quality, practical, and responsive communications and engagement solutions that serve a wide range of clients and project types.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the development and implementation of communications and engagement strategies, plans, schedules, and materials that respond to project needs and align with project milestones and approval schedules, under the supervision of senior team members.
• Prepares, edits, and coordinates written content for project websites, e-newsletters, mailouts, information packages, social media, media releases and advisories, key messages, presentations, and other project communications.
• Translates technical and project information into clear, accessible, and audience-appropriate content.
• Assists with the planning, logistics, and delivery of engagement activities, including workshops, open houses, small-format meetings, stakeholder interviews, and online outreach.
• Participates in public and stakeholder meetings and supports communications on technical or sensitive projects, interacting professionally and empathetically with community members, clients, project partners, elected officials, regulators, media, and other audiences.
• Supports facilitation by preparing materials, documenting discussions, and helping create inclusive and productive engagement environments.
• Tracks, organizes, and analyzes stakeholder feedback and contributes to consultation records, engagement summaries, reports, responses, recommendations, and mitigation strategies.
• Conducts research to support communications, engagement, audience analysis, and project planning.
• Supports media monitoring, media materials, responses to inquiries, and project reputation matters under the guidance of senior team members.

Supports internal and external corporate communications, proposals, and business development materials, and collaborates across disciplines on diverse projects and service

• Profile
• 1 to 2 years of experience in communications, public relations, public engagement, facilitation, community relations, community building, or a related field.
• Degree or diploma in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience preparing clear written materials for a variety of audiences and translating technical information into accessible language.
• Experience supporting communications and engagement strategies, events, workshops, meetings, or other public and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Strong writing, editing, research, analytical, and verbal communication skills.
• Professional and empathetic communication skills, strong organization and attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating in an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Experience supporting inclusive engagement with diverse or underrepresented communities is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with media releases and advisories, media inquiries, media monitoring, and reputational communications is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of Canadian government institutions, municipal planning, land use approval processes, Indigenous engagement and consultation, or official consultation record-keeping is considered an asset.
• Membership, training, or certification with IAP2, IABC, CPRS, or a similar professional organization is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Mailchimp, Hootsuite, SurveyMonkey, media monitoring platforms, and Microsoft Office 365 is considered an asset.
• Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence

CIMA+ | B&A Studios is one of Canada’s leadingplanning, design, and engagement consultancies, and integrates into one of Canada’s largest privately-owned engineering and consulting firms. Together, we offer an unmatched multidisciplinary platform that connectsurban design, planning, engineering, and engagementunder one collaborative network.

Joining our team means:

• Working in astudio environmentthat values creativity, inclusivity, and curiosity.
• Collaborating with professionals across Canada on projects that shape communities of all sizes.
• Contributing toprojects that matter,from transformative policy to vibrant urban redevelopments to forward-thinking new communities.
• The opportunity to influence and grow in a design studio entering its next exciting phase of evolution.
• Enjoying a workplace that offersflexible work arrangements, competitive compensation, professional development support, and a culture rooted in collaboration and respect.

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
• As an employee-owned company,an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all eligible employees
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills
• Additional Information

At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s profile.

CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,socio-economic status or background, etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenouspeople, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying foreemployment.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible. Accommodations are available in accordance with CIMA's policies. If you require an accommodation, please let us know.