Communications Summer Student; Competition

Parkland County has a temporary, full-time position for a Communications Summer Student working from approximately end of April to end of August 2026 in the Communications & Customer Service Department. Under the direction of the Supervisor, Communications, the Summer Student will assist the communications team in responding to emergencies, support public events throughout the County, write articles and take photos for the Your Parkland newsletter, work on videos and coordinate posts for Parkland County’s social media accounts and website.

This position is a great opportunity for Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or Marketing students looking to gain valuable experience in municipal promotion and communications.

• Enrolled in post‑secondary education program with a focus on Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or Marketing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in planning and executing social media activity. Social media experience in a professional setting is considered an asset.
• Experience with event management, photography, videography, and video production.
• Excellent time management skills as well as the ability to prioritize responsibilities.
• Must have a Class 5 Driver’s License. A current satisfactory Driver’s Abstract must be provided.

An hourly rate of pay of $25.82 to $29.01 based on a 35‑hour work week with flexible scheduling availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Parkland County offers a total rewards package including competitive pay, access to our confidential Employee and Family Assistance Program, and 4% vacation pay and 5% statutory holiday pay in addition to your regular earnings. Our organization offers access to physical fitness including an employee on‑site gym and lunch exercise programs, a Social Club, a mental health committee, and a comprehensive training program with extensive learning and development opportunities.

Visit our careers page to view our Total Rewards Package for this position!

Interested candidates are invited to apply online at  by Friday, March 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

The work location for this position is Parkland County Centre, 53109A Hwy 779, Parkland County, AB T7Z 1R1.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Applications will only be considered through the Parkland County website.