Program Coordinator, Creative Economy

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 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**

As part of Calgary Economic Development’s Creative Industries team, this position will support, track, and coordinate programs and project flow associated with the development, delivery, and implementation of a Creative Economy Strategy.

This is a full-time term position ending December 31, 2026.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Assist in planning and execution of programs and support program growth and development.
- With support of Manager, Creative Economy, coordinate, manage, and execute administrative tasks required for program implementation.
- Create efficiencies and methods for tracking, reporting, and maintaining records to ensure data is easily accessible and updated.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, quarterly budgets, and forecasts for programs. Monitor project budget and track expenditures and transactions.
- Responsible for the creation of purchase orders and invoice processing in accordance with corporate policies and procedures.
- In collaboration with the Manager, Creative Economy, monitor and track the key deliverables and program success metrics while coordinating implementation logistics such as workback schedules to meet delivery timelines.
- In collaboration with the Manager, Creative Economy, support the creation of materials to ensure better communication and understanding of programs.
- Compile business intelligence and other available data on creative industries trends.
- Stay current with local, national, and international industry trends.
- Prepare monthly global creative industries trends report.

**Let’s Talk About You**

You have in-depth knowledge and experience with program development and management. You have proven project management skills with the ability to multi-task and budget for several projects at once.

You are passionate about our city and are excited at the prospect of working on projects that build on the energy of our community. You are collaborative, detail-oriented, deliver high-quality work, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

**Education**:
Post-secondary education such as diploma in business, office administration, related field, or industry-specific area.

**Experience**:

- Minimum of 6 years relevant professional experience
- Experience in supporting individuals working with the City of Calgary and/or Creative Industries is an asset.

**Key Skills and Competencies**
- Proven project management and project/financial accounting skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- In-depth knowledge and experience with program development and management.
- Demonstrated end-user computer proficiency, including Monday, Windows 10, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as Concur.
- Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, establish priorities and perform to a high level of accuracy under tight deadlines.
- Strong time management skills and proven experience in working on multiple, detail-oriented, time-sensitive projects simultaneously.

**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.

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