Marketing and Communications Specialist

Hull Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health services provider in Calgary is seeking a Marketing and Communications Specialist to enhance internal communications and staff engagement. Responsibilities include creating newsletters, managing projects, and supporting employee initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, strong writing skills, and experience with communication tools. This role emphasizes the importance of inclusion and diversity, aligning with the organization's values.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience in communications, marketing, or employee engagement.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Experience with internal communication tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute internal communication strategies.
• Plan and distribute internal newsletters and announcements.
• Assist in internal crisis and change management communications.

Skills

Strong writing and editing skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Project management

Knowledge of cross-cultural competence

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office applications

SharePoint

Job description

Hull Services has an organizational commitment to pursuing truth and reconciliation, decolonization and anti-oppression.

About Us

Hull Services has long had a reputation for providing leading edge child, youth, and family mental health services. We work with children, youth and families who have experienced mental health struggles, behavioural problems, developmental delay, neglect, abuse and trauma. Hull offers them an opportunity to seek well-being and happiness, with a focus on mental health. Hull’s vision is for resilient young people and families to thrive within communities that support their mental health and well-being. Hull’s programs and services include prevention and early intervention, family-based treatment, school-based services, community group care, campus-based care, adult services and education and training. Located in Calgary, we have been serving Alberta’s young people and families for 60 years, and support over 8,000 young people and families each year.

For more information about Hull Services, please visit our website: www.hullservices.ca

The Program

Hull Services’ Marketing and Communications department leads strategic storytelling, brand stewardship, and multi-channel campaigns to elevate the Agency’s profile and foster engagement. The team collaborates across programs to deliver clear, consistent messaging through digital marketing, media relations, internal communications, donor outreach, and promotional content—all aligned with Agency goals and values.

The Position

The Marketing and Communications Specialist for internal marketing and communications plays a pivotal role in fostering a connected, informed, and engaged workplace culture at Hull Services. Reporting to the Marketing and Communications Manager, this role is responsible for developing and executing internal communication strategies that support staff engagement, program visibility, and Agency alignment. The Specialist acts as a liaison between the Marketing and Communications team and internal departments, ensuring that communication tools and messaging are accessible, consistent, and aligned with Hull’s mission and values.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Plan, write, and distribute internal newsletters, announcements, staff updates, and feature stories.
• Collaborate with People & Culture to support employee engagement initiatives and strategic priorities.
• Coordinate with the Infrastructure department to support IT and Facilities-related communications, including service updates, operational signage, and internal messaging.
• Work with programs that require external recognition to develop and execute tailored marketing and communications strategies that elevate their visibility and impact.
• Support program-level communications by developing toolkits, templates, and materials such as handouts, signage, and event collateral to ensure consistent and effective messaging.
• Lead internal campaigns and initiatives that promote staff connection and Agency culture.
• Assist in internal crisis and change management communications, ensuring clarity and compassion in messaging.
• Coordinate and capture photography that authentically reflects staff engagement, workplace culture, and program activities, while maintaining a well-organized image library to support internal communications such as newsletters, presentations, and staff updates.
• Support other communications needs and perform other duties related to writing and communication for Hull Services as needed.
  
  

Qualifications And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, along with 5 to 7 years of experience in communications, marketing, employee engagement, or a similar area, is required.
• Strong writing, editing, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across departments.
• Experience with internal communication platforms and tools (e.g., intranet, email systems).
• Advanced experience with internal communication platforms and tools, including SharePoint, intranet, and email systems.
• Familiarity with design platforms such as Adobe Creative Suite or Canva to support the creation of visually engaging internal materials.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work well in teams.
• Proficiency in the use of all Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft 365.
• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends.
• Clear Police Information Check (including Vulnerable Sector Check) and Intervention Record Check.
• Cross-cultural competence; knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the recommendations, goals, and activities of the commission.
• Experience working in the social services non-profit sector considered an asset.
  
  

How To Apply

• If interested, please direct your cover letter and updated resume to [e-mail]
• Please indicate “Your Full Name – Marketing and Communications Specialist” in the subject line of your email.
  
  

The application deadline is Friday, August 22, 2025.

At Hull, one of our core values is Inclusion and we seek to understand people’s lived experience, holding a deep respect for their unique backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities, cultures and identities. It is our desire to humbly build trust and mutual respect with the people we serve who have often been marginalized and oppressed for their differences. To achieve this, Hull seeks open, self-aware individuals who reflect the diversity of those we serve and can help us build a safe, healthy, inclusive culture. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, place of origin, religious beliefs, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, family status, or sexual orientation.