Description
The Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute (ACHRI) in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Manager, Communications. This Full-time, Fixed Term position is for approximately 12 months, with the possibility of extension.
The Manager, Communications, supports both ACHRI and One Child Every Child (OCEC), reporting to the Executive Director of both entities. The role collaborates closely with leadership teams and coordinates efforts with communications units across the Cumming School of Medicine, the Vice President (Research) portfolio, and Office of Communications and Community Engagement.
The Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute (ACHRI) is one of seven research institutes in the Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) at the University of Calgary (UCalgary). ACHRI is a collaborative partnership between UCalgary, Alberta Health Services, and the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation, bringing together a diverse community of researchers in basic, clinical, and population health sciences across multiple faculties. ACHRI leads UCalgary's Child Health and Wellness Strategy, guided by a vision to improve the health and well-being of children, families, and communities around the world.
ACHRI also leads the implementation of OCEC, a $125 million initiative funded by the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) reporting to the Vice President Research at UCalgary. OCEC aims to transform child health research in Canada by advancing equity, supporting Indigenous-led knowledge creation, and fostering innovation. This cross-sector initiative brings together researchers, Indigenous communities, health-care providers, educators, equity-deserving groups, and other partners to improve maternal and child health outcomes. Partner institutions include University of Alberta, University of Lethbridge, and Athabasca University.
One Child Every Child is a Parallel Paths project that has Indigenous and non-Indigenous Paths. All members of the program will perform training on work with Indigenous people, communities and data. Experience with Indigenous community-based work is an asset for members of the OCEC research team.
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
LEADERSHIP (40%):
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS (30%):
PROJECT MANAGEMENT (30%):
Qualifications / Requirements:
Application Deadline: June 21, 2025
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 classified in the Management Career Band, Level 1 of the Management and Professional Staff Career Framework.
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
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The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy 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.
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