Program Assistant (Summer Student)

Heritage Calgary’s vision is to ensure the people of our beautiful city understand and value its diverse heritage by finding creative and practical ways to protect its resources. We are looking for a Summer Student – Program Assistant to help us further our mission and mandate through our online Inventory of Evaluated Historic Resources, our plaque program and community events. Heritage Calgary offers a flexible work environment with a young, dynamic team. The Program Assistant will report directly to the Heritage Resources Program Manager and work with the Heritage Calgary team in the office and independently.

An equal opportunity employer, Heritage Calgary is committed to creating and providing opportunities regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, religion, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, age, or family status. If you want to work with us, we want to hear from you.

This position is pending approval of funding from the Young Canada Works program.

To be eligible candidates are required to be registered with the Young Canada and must meet the following criteria.

• Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Will be between the ages of 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.
• Full Time Student during the preceding academic semester.
• Intends on returning to school next semester.
• Has not participated in YCW program with Heritage Calgary for two or more years.

Candidates must be available for evening and weekend work.

On a day-to-day basis the right candidate will:

• Research, write, and deliver walking tours of the downtown/neighbouring district.
• Assist in development and delivery of a communications plan that features the walking tours and advertises them to the general public.
• Coordinate the operational procedures to facilitate the delivery of the walking tours using Heritage Calgary’s on-line CRM system to manage events, including payment processing.
• Support the Heritage Calgary team on the development, marketing, and delivery of additional public programs.
• Liaise with key stakeholders to gather and share information;
• Provide administrative support, office coverage; and perform other duties as assigned.

The right candidate will demonstrate on their resume:

• Experience in customer service and communications
• Problem Solving and adaptability
• Awareness of Heritage Calgary’s mandate and mission
• An interest in history and heritage.
• Familiarity and proven ability and skills with MS Office and content management systems.
• Applicants must currently be enrolled in a diploma or degree program and be returning to full-time studies in the fall.

During the interview we will be looking for behaviours that demonstrate:

• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, leveraging existing knowledge and contacts.
• Attention to detail and good follow-up discipline.
• Time management skills and the ability to prioritize, effectively manage, and execute multiple and competing tasks towards firm deadlines.
• Proactive nature, quick learner, and the ability to work under limited day-to-day supervision.
• The ability to work well independently as well as a part of a smaller team.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive wage: $18.50/hr.
• This position is for a limited term from May 15 – August 28, 2026 for 35 hours a week, Tuesday-Saturday
• Public speaking experience
• Work experience in the history and heritage sector
• Centrally located office easily accessible by transit

Why Heritage Calgary?

We are a charitable Civic Partner of The City of Calgary focused on the research, education, and preservation of our shared heritage in Calgary. We believe heritage is a dynamic process by which identity is experienced, interpreted, and represented and take pride in working with Calgarians to honour the fabric that we are all a part of.

Heritage Calgary acknowledges the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta. This includes: the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai First Nations collectively known as the Blackfoot Confederacy, along with the Blackfeet in Montana; the Îethka Nakoda Wîcastabi (Stoney Nakoda) First Nations, comprised of the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley First Nations; and the Tsuut’ina First Nation. The city of Calgary is also home to the Otipemisiwak Métis Government of the Métis Nation within Alberta Districts 5 and 6. We acknowledge all Indigenous urban Calgarians, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis who have made Calgary their home.

We are grateful to work, live and learn on the land adjacent to where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, the traditional Blackfoot name for which is “Moh’kins’tsis”, which we now call the city of Calgary. Heritage Calgary acknowledges the history of this land, and the role colonization has played in the lives of Indigenous people today and that every day is an opportunity to engage in and work towards demonstrating leadership on reconciliation.

Think you’d be a good fit?

Please email your cover letter and resume via indeed. While we thank all candidates who apply, we will be reaching out to those who demonstrably meet the requirements on their resume.

Job Type: Seasonal
Contract length: 16 weeks

Pay: Up to $18.50 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Application question(s):

• Are you currently, or will be a student in the 2026 year?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB T2P 1G2