Description
The Indigenous Engagement Team in the Office of the Provost & Vice-President Academic is currently seeking a Full-time Limited Term Coordinator for approximately 24 months.
Reporting to the Director (Indigenous Strategy), the Special Events Coordinator position leads the planning, coordination, and on-the-ground facilitation of special events hosted, co-hosted, and/or supported by the Office of Indigenous Engagement. The position works closely with other teams across on the campus (like the Strategic Events and Communication Services team in Institutional Service) on special events hosted, co-hosted, and supported by of the Office of Indigenous Engagement (OIE). The incumbent is responsible for event logistics, including but not limited to: coordinating planning meetings, overseeing special events, marketing and communication materials, booking special guest/keynote, venues, speakers, invitation lists, catering, and run-of-show program agendas and facilitating the event. In consultation with others, this role is also responsible for drafting and reviewing speaking notes and event briefs for special guests, university leaders, MCs, and other select VIPs. The incumbent will also collaborate with others on post-event surveys, evaluation feedback, and speaker correspondence.
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit. The work week is typically 35 hours, Monday to Friday, including a bi-weekly meeting with the Director, Indigenous Strategy. Some flexibility of hours worked may be required to accommodate project demands.
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
Qualifications / Requirements:
Required
Additional Assets
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Familiarity with the organizational structure of the University of Calgary.
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Familiarity with the University¿s Indigenous Strategy ii¿ taa¿poh¿to¿p and the local Indigenous community will be taken into consideration.
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Familiarity with regional Indigenous cultural protocols.
Application Deadline: June 4, 2026
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 2.
For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website.
About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii' taa'poh'to'p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture ([email protected]).
Do you have most but not all the qualifications? Research show that women, racialized and visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At UCalgary we are committed to achieving equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible employment practices and workplaces and encourage you to apply if you believe you are right for this role.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
