Hybrid Events & Communications Coordinator

University of Alberta; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The University of Alberta is seeking an energetic Operations & Events Coordinator for the Department of Family Medicine. This role supports event execution, departmental marketing, and community engagement in a hybrid setting at North Campus Edmonton.

You will plan and coordinate in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, manage communications aligned with the university brand, and provide general operations support to event stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Communications, PR, Event Management, or related field.
• 2-3 years in a role that combines physical event logistics with digital communications.
• Upbeat, approachable personality with an innate ability to connect with diverse stakeholders.
• Exceptional organizational skills, high attention to detail, and proactive initiative.
• Background combining administrative operations with communications, marketing, or community relations.
• Polished professional communication skills and creative problem-solving capability.

Responsibilities

• Plan, promote, and execute seamless in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, including department retreats, conferences, recruitment activities, and community outreach.
• Manage full event lifecycles, including scheduling, vendor outreach, AV/technology preparation, and venue setup.
• Serve as the department's primary point of contact for public presence, keeping communications aligned with brand standards.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, learners, and external health partners to highlight departmental achievements.
• Maintain departmental events calendar and provide general administrative support to stakeholders.

Skills

Event planning

Communications

Public relations

Organization

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Communications, PR, Event Management, or related field

Tools

Social media management tools

Vendor coordination

Job description

The University of Alberta is seeking an energetic Operations & Events Coordinator for the Department of Family Medicine. This role supports event execution, departmental marketing, and community engagement in a hybrid setting at North Campus Edmonton.

You will plan and coordinate in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, manage communications aligned with the university brand, and provide general operations support to event stakeholders.