Programs & events

The City of Calgary is more than a workplace—it’s a community where you can gain meaningful experience, develop your skills, and make a real impact. With a wide range of programs and services, we offer opportunities in areas like recreation, parks, transit, water services, and more. 

Whether you’re helping run summer camps, maintaining beautiful green spaces, supporting public transit, or contributing to essential city services, you’ll be part of a team that keeps Calgary moving and thriving.

These roles provide hands-on experience, mentorship, and the chance to build a strong foundation for your future—all while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. 

The City employs a diverse workforce that includes full-time, part-time, seasonal, temporary, and student positions. The total number of employees fluctuates throughout the year, particularly during peak hiring periods when we add additional temporary staff.

View ongoing openings at calgary.ca/careers, and learn more about The City of Calgary’s entry-level, seasonal and summer student jobs in this month’s Employer Spotlight. 

Hear from The City of Calgary’s Talent Acquisition Team and gain valuable insights into:

• Available paid positions and eligibility requirements
• Tips for creating a strong application
• Advice for acing your interview

The City of Calgary 2026 Summer Student & Seasonal Positions Virtual Information Session

Friday, January 30
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Whether you’re into tech, trades, animals or urban planning —there’s a place for you at The City of Calgary.

Interested post-secondary students and youth ages 15-24 are invited to attend January 30th’s information session to learn about upcoming 2026 Summer Student jobs and additional seasonal positions available.

MRU Camps is seeking casual summer camp leaders for nine weeks from June 29 to August 28, 2026.

Interested youth ages 18-24 can meet with a Youth Employment Centre employment counsellor for the potential opportunity to interview with MRU Camps hiring managers.

Now welcoming interest by February 11, 2026, or until full. 

Learn more about MRU Camps and drop into the Youth Employment at the Alberta Trade Centre (315 10th Ave. S.E.) We’re open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• “I had been searching for months for a part-time job with no success. This program helped me meet Old Navy managers, improved my resume, and gave me an opportunity that I hadn’t gotten anywhere else.”
  
  
• “Getting to hear examples and stories right from Old Navy managers helped prepare us for the interviews, and the workshop made sure our resumes and interview skills were ready to use.” 
  

This Way ONward is a skills training and networking program to help youth ages 16-24 land a job with Old Navy.

With multiple employment positions available at various Old Navy locations in Calgary & CrossIron Mills, this Way ONward offers year-round job training, store tours, and opportunities to interview!

Are you 16+ with a flexible schedule that can accommodate 28 hours of availability or more per week?

Apply to attend an upcoming workshop!

• Target your resume and application
• Enhance your interview skills
• Learn Old Navy specific information
• Take part in an Old Navy store tour
• Receive ongoing support from job coaches and counsellors
• Get an interview with Old Navy Managers!

Don’t just imagine your future—talk to someone who’s living it!

The Youth Employment Centre’s new Living Library series, funded through RBC Foundation, gives youth ages 15-24 the ability to network, connect, and learn from working professionals.

Each library will feature a variety of human, or “living books,” across a wide range of industries and careers. Guests will connect with youth in small groups (either in person or virtually) to share their experiences, answer questions, and provide advice throughout.

Follow along for monthly event date announcements and featured guests you could meet!