Marketing Activations Coordinator
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Salary: Band 7, $79,092
Status: Full-time, Permanent, Unionized
Work environment: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days WFH)
Number of positions available: 1
Closing Date: April 28, 2026
WHY CALGARY AIRPORTS
Powered by heart and dedicated to excellence, we’re the team that keeps Calgary connected – and you could be our newest member.
We’re in the business of uplifting people, and every day, we create runways to new places and possibilities, building a better airport experience for everyone.
WHAT’S THE TEAM LIKE
You’ll join the Commercial Marketing and Partnerships team which is responsible for bringing sponsor, retail, and community partnerships to life across the airport. This successful candidate will have the opportunity to turn concepts into high-impact, in-terminal experiences that engage guests, deliver partner value, and support Calgary Airports commercial and brand objectives.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Execute in-terminal marketing activations after concepts and partnership details are finalized, including sponsor, retail, and community-led initiatives.
- Coordinate activation logistics such as timelines, permits, vendor engagement, materials, displays, equipment, access requirements, and on-site setup.
- Work with internal partners (Operations, Communications, Guest Experience, Development Services, and Legal) to ensure activations meet operational, safety, and compliance requirements.
- Coordinate third-party vendors, including display fabricators, photographers, videographers, and other contractors, to deliver approved activation assets and on-site content capture, adapting creative elements within approved brand and sponsor guidelines to fit physical and operational requirements.
- Support contests, giveaways, and promotional programs by coordinating terms and conditions, signage, entry mechanics, random winner selection, prize fulfilment, and coordination with prize partners.
- Track activation budgets and expenses, maintain required documentation, and support post-activation reporting.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING
- You’ll need to be eligible to obtain and maintain a RAIC, don’t worry – we’ll help you through this! For more details, check out: RAIC Program and Application Information
- 1 to 3 years of experience supporting or coordinating marketing activations, promotional programs, sponsorships, or similar initiatives.
- Completion of a college diploma or 1–2-year post‑secondary program in marketing, hospitality, or a related field. Relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple workstreams for live or physical activations, including vendors, materials, timelines, and onsite execution.
- Experience working within established activation plans and agreements, translating approved concepts into fully executed in-market experiences.
WHAT ADDITIONAL SKILLS ARE AN ASSET
- Bilingual in English and French.
- Experience executing activations in large, public, or high-traffic environments.
- Experience coordinating with sponsor or partnership-driven initiatives.
WHAT DOES DIVERSITY MEAN TO US
We are committed to building a team where exceptional leadership shines and our crew thrives both at work and at home. We believe that deliberate steps such as creating a workplace that is physically and psychologically safe, equitable to all, and actively and diligently taking steps along the path to reconciliation are the keys to making this a reality.
OUR VALUES
We prioritize genuine concern and compassion for everyone we engage with, from our team members to our partners and guests, always striving to help and support one another.
We actively seek diverse perspectives in our decision-making and collaboratively tackle challenges.
We work together with trust and transparency, supporting one another to achieve the collective goals of our organization.
We grow, evolve, and adapt with purpose, continually aligning our actions with our vision.
We embrace curiosity and boldly challenge the status quo, exploring new opportunities and taking thoughtful, responsible risks that drive purposeful innovation.
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