Job Description

Ready to start your next chapter with NAIT?

At NAIT, we’re passionate about building a team of talented, dedicated professionals who share our commitment to excellence and innovation. Your skills and experience can shape the future of education and make a real impact in our community.

If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply and join us in creating a brighter future – together.

Important Application Deadline Notice

Please note that Workday closes job postings at 11:59pm MST on the day before the posting end date listed above.

To ensure your application is received, submit no later than 11:59pm MST the day prior to the posting end date.

Internal NAIT Employees

Current NAIT employees are welcome to apply for this opportunity. To be considered, please submit your application through the NAIT Jobs Hub rather than the external career site.

Please Note: This is a temporary position ending on or before January 31, 2028, with the possibility of extension.

NAIT is on the hunt for a Communications Specialist to provide strategic communications support to the Academic Quality and Operational Excellence (AQOE) team. AQOE is a department that strengthens academic quality and streamlines operations across the institution, spanning new program development, learning design, scheduling, apprenticeship coordination, and more. If you love taking complex information about advancements in education and turn it into engaging content for students and employees, you might be exactly who we are looking for.

We are looking for a strong writer and collaborative team member who brings a strategic mindset, thinks creatively, and is open to new ideas. You enjoy supporting change communications and helping teams communicate in ways that feel human, clear, and motivating.

In this role, you will report to a Communications Strategist and support internal communications across multiple channels. You will also contribute to broader team projects with your generalist communication skills. Working closely with academic leads within AQOE and colleagues in Marketing and Communications, you will help build understanding, alignment, and momentum for AQOE initiatives.

This is a hands-on, execution-focused role perfect for someone detail-oriented, organized, and energized by a fast-paced environment. You will juggle multiple deadlines, balance priorities across the portfolio, and create content that helps the NAIT community feel informed, connected, and excited about what’s coming.

If you love writing, creating, collaborating, and demonstrating clear communication, we would love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write, edit, and publish engaging internal communication plans that translate institutional and academic quality-related updates into accessible, informative, and motivating narratives.

• Develop content that supports ongoing awareness of AQOE priorities, progress, and impacts.

• Produce promotional materials for workshops, leader sessions, engagement activities, and internal events.

• Maintain a regular communication cadence that helps employees stay informed and connected to NAIT’s change initiatives.

• Implement feedback loops to understand staff sentiment and engagement with communications.

• Track engagement metrics to assess content performance and channel effectiveness.

• Recommend improvements based on analytics, staff feedback, and emerging needs.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong strategic communication and planning skills are essential.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to simplify complex information.

• Comfort working with deadlines, shifting priorities, and fast-paced environments.

• Experience with intranet systems, digital publishing tools, and basic multimedia coordination.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams.

• Familiarity with AI and LLM tools to support efficient content development is an asset.

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and alignment with brand and editorial standards.

Qualifications:

• A diploma or degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related field.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• 3-5 years of experience in communications.
• Experience with internal communications is an asset.
• Experience writing for web, newsletters, or organizational audiences preferred.
• Exposure to basic multimedia workflows is an asset.

Remuneration:

Refer to salary range noted on this posting, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

The compensation range for this job posting is : $77,036.96 - $102,057.54

NAIT is committed to a transparent, fair, and human-centered hiring experience. All candidates are assessed directly by our recruitment and hiring teams.

About NAIT

We are known as one of Alberta’s top employers. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT’s culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability.

People are what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience. For eligible positions, we offer benefits and unique perksfocusing on health and wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth. In addition to excellent vacation time, eligible employees receive paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s.

NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.

NAIT is committed to fostering a safe environment that supports equity and cultivates inclusion through our Centre for Community and Belonging (CCB) and our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion StrategyWe are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion. While we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, only those being considered will be contacted. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please connect with us at careers@nait.ca

Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.