Coordinator, Trade Programs & Community Engagement
At a glance
Mid-level Community Marketing role at calgaryeconomic. Calgary · full-time.
Pay not stated Community Marketing salary
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What you'll do
- Help grow TAP and Level Up communities by supporting their programs and showing up at community events
- Plan export meetups with the Trade coordinator and shape communications for TAP and Level Up alumni
- Find ways to recruit Calgary and Southern Alberta businesses into TAP cohorts, then track alumni updates
- Prepare event materials, surveys, administration and cohort technology support for virtual and in-person sessions
- Coordinate event schedules, promotion and communications, while helping track KPIs, grant funding and CRM updates
What you bring
- At least one year in a comparable coordination role
- Post-secondary study in business, marketing, trade or a similar area
- Strong event and project coordination, written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
Who this fits
This role suits an organized, dependable coordinator who can manage several tasks, set priorities independently and stay composed during busy periods. It is a full-time contract position based in Calgary, with work spanning in-person and virtual events.
From the employer
Job Description
Calgary Economic Development (CED) is an opportunity-maker, helping to spark and fuel Calgary’s growth. Our mandate is to position Calgary for long term economic success, through the expansion, retention and attraction of companies, capital and talent. We offer a wealth of information to help everyone succeed and we tirelessly promote Calgary, in Canada and around the world. We are passionate about our role in shaping and sharing Calgary’s story - a place of blue sky thinking and unexpected opportunities.
Job Summary
The Coordinator contributes to the success of the Trade Team by supporting the communication strategies and network activations which will enable interactions with stakeholders (TAP alumni, Local SME’s, and the startup community) and further the goals of CED to grow businesses and careers in Calgary.
This role will also support all logistics and coordination for programs such as TAP, Level Up modules, Global Trade Classrooms, Trade Talks etc.
This is a full-time contract position.
Key Responsibilities
- Support TAP and Level UP community and funnel development as well as programming including attending community events
- Collaborate with the Trade coordinator on the planning and hosting
of export meetups
- Curate and plan TAP Alumni communications including Slack channel and success stories
- Identify potential recruitment opportunities for Calgary and Southern Alberta Trade
Accelerator Program Cohorts (virtual and in person events, media, publications, speaking opportunities). - Accountable for direct recruitments to the TAP cohorts.
- Manage the tracking and updates of alumni
- Curate informative and engaging communication for the TAP and Level Up
alumni
- Collaborate with Marketing & Communications
on TAP
and level up recruitment and alumni
engagement strategies.
- Collaborate with the Trade Programs Manager and Specialist on monthly reporting including tracking KPI’s,
grant funding and CRM. - Build event collateral, pre- and post-surveys,
administration, and digital and in person cohort IT support. - Develop an events calendar to support and build the TAP and Level UP community
- Oversee logistics, timing, advertising/marketing and event communications
Let’s Talk About You
You are a highly organized and dependable professional who enjoys supporting programs, coordinating activities, and building positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
Most importantly, you are enthusiastic, adaptable, and eager to contribute to initiatives that help Calgary's business community succeed.
Education
Post-secondary education in Business, Marketing, Trade or a similar field
Experience
Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar role
Key Skills and Competencies
- Demonstrated high level technical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to multitask
- Demonstrated ability to establish priorities for own workload based upon need for immediate action, work objectives and schedules requiring independent judgment.
- Experience working effectively in a fast-paced environment and during stressful periods, while maintaining a composed disposition.
- Detail focused and strong project, event and budget management skills.
- Event planning and execution
- Presentation development
- Microsoft office (MS office, Excel, Word, Windows 10)
EDI Commitment Statement
Calgary Economic Development celebrates diversity and is committed to advancing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). Through EDI, we create a path to success for all our employees, where they have equal opportunity for advancement, have the voice to contribute to our collective growth and development and work in an inclusive environment.
We strongly believe in accessibility in the work we do and welcome requests to make the hiring process as accessible as possible. Accommodations are available for candidates on request during
all aspects of the selection process. Please advise at any point and we will do our best to work with you to meet your needs.
Calgary Economic Development adheres to the Alberta Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples and persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions. Please be aware that Calgary Economic Development is committed to having a safe work environment.
To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume in confidence to:
calgaryeconomic.bamboohr.com/careers by 3:00pm, October 13, 2026
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