Director, Community Engagement
| Competition Number: 126167 | Type: Management & Excluded |
| Closing Date: August 27, 2026 |
Category: Full-time, Regular |
Medicine Hat College is seeking a collaborative and people‑centered leader to serve as Director, Community Engagement in our Advancement Department. This role is well‑suited to someone who values strong relationships, thoughtful and creative problem‑solving, and shared accountability for institutional success.
A little about the role:
Reporting to the Executive Director, Advancement & Community Relations, the Director, Community Engagement provides strategic leadership for community relations, fund development, stakeholder engagement, and athletics. As a senior ambassador for Medicine Hat College, this role develops and strengthens relationships to advance institutional priorities, the College's reputation, and support long-term sustainability. Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, the Director leads fundraising and engagement initiatives, secures support through donations, grants, and sponsorships, and provides guidance to senior leadership on community and government relations. The role is responsible for fostering meaningful partnerships, expanding the College's regional presence, and seeking opportunities that strengthen connections between the College and the communities it serves. The Athletics department reports directly to the Director, Community Engagement, who provides leadership and oversight to support the success and community impact of the program. Through effective leadership, relationship-building, and strategic advocacy, the Director contributes to the continued growth, visibility, and success of Medicine Hat College. Job description currently under review
Details:
- Bachelor’s degree in leadership, Communications, Public Relations or related majors. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a related field including management and leadership responsibilities
- Exceptional Knowledge of principles, practices, methods and techniques of fund development
- Ability to exercise discretion, integrity, act and communicate in a professional and proactive manner appropriate to the situation.
- Assesses industry trends and calculates and responds to the implications these have on the organization’s future direction.
Salary: $114,082 gross annually
Please submit a cover letter quoting Competition #126167 in both the subject line and the body of your email. Attach your cover letter and resume as one combined document. The application deadline is August 27, 2026.
The successful candidate will be required to provide a valid Police Information/Criminal Record Check obtained from their local police service (not through an online third‑party provider). Please indicate in your cover letter where you first saw this posting.
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Medicine Hat College is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Only applicants being granted an interview will be contacted. All others are thanked for their interest.