Marketing and communications careers
Creativity that connects community
Join The City of Calgary’s marketing and communications team and use creativity with purpose. Whether you’re designing accessible campaigns, managing digital experiences, or advising leaders during times of change, your work helps people understand their city, take part in it, and feel proud of where they live. You help make every day civic life clearer and more meaningful for everyone.
City of Calgary employees usually stay with The City for a long time: around 13 years of service on average. Want to know why? Learn more about our benefits, or view more career pathways.
We are hiring!
What you’ll do here
Marketing and communications is how The City shares its story, builds trust, and invites people to take part. Our team members:
- Create campaigns that inform, engage and influence diverse audiences across channels.
- Write clear content for websites, social media, print, and video.
- Work with the media and City spokespeople to share accurate, timely information during routine updates and emergencies.
- Measure impact and improve strategies using insights, analytics and evaluation to improve reach and effectiveness.
- Advise and collaborate with leaders and teams to align messaging for internal and external audiences, protect The City’s reputation and support change management.
You will work across departments, with community groups, and colleagues who help Calgarians understand, trust, and take part in their city.
Why choose marketing and communications at The City?
See the impact of your words
Your work helps over a million Calgarians understand services and City priorities — from safety alerts to long-term plans.
Work with purpose, not just campaigns
Success means building trust and getting people involved. Every message helps people access services and make informed choices and feel included in City decisions.
Grow in a supportive, flexible workplace
We offer mentoring, training, and work-life balance. Whether you’re building core skills or aiming for leadership, you can grow here.
Solve meaningful, timely challenges
Work on issues like crisis communications, inclusive engagement, and misinformation — things that matter to residents and our city’s future.
Collaborate across the whole organization
Partner with planners, operations, emergency services, and community groups to turn complex projects into clear, trusted communications.
Careers you’ll find here
- Marketing strategist
- Communications advisor
- Graphic designer
- Video design specialist
- Copywriter
- Digital developer
- Web & digital analyst
- Business strategist
These roles are key to our work and often in high demand. Ready to make a difference? Explore current opportunities and apply today. Look for job openings under corporate affairs/communications.
Awards and honours
Our teams don’t just share information — they shape how Calgarians experience and trust The City. From creative campaigns to clear storytelling, our work sets the standard for transparency and engagement. These awards show the teamwork and dedication that make our team trusted partners across the organization.
- 2025: Gold Quill Award of Merit. (Parks) Social Media, International Association of Business Communicators.
- 2025: Gold Quill Award of Merit. Feeder Main Water Crisis - Public Sector/Governmental Communication, International Association of Business Communicators.
- 2025: 2025 Outstanding Website Award. Summit Design System, Web Marketing Association.
- 2024: Gold Quill Award of Excellence. Internal Communication, Change communication, International Association of Business Communicators.
- 2024: Gold Quill Award of Merit. Safety & security communication, International Association of Business Communicators.
- 2024: IABC Silver Leaf Award of Merit. Government Communication Programs, International Association of Business Communicators.
- 2020: Best Social Media Campaign Runner Up: #SupportLocalYYC, Marketing News Canada.
- 2020: Gold Quill Award. This is not an Ashtray, International Association of Business Communicators.
- 2019: Gold Quill Award. The City’s approach to Cannabis Legalization, International Association of Business Communicators.
- 2018: Gold Quill Award of Excellence. Safety Communication: Online Safety Reporting, International Association of Business Communicators.
- 2018: Gold Quill Award of Excellence. Community Relations: Rebuilding Trust: Crowchild Trail Study, International Association of Business Communicators.
- 2017: Gold Quill Award of Excellence. Communications Research: Ethnic Marketing Strategy, International Association of Business Communicators.