careers

hourly wage: 25  

length of employment: 8 weeks 

number of hours per week: 35 

application closing date: May 23, 2025

start date:  July 2, 2025

Location: Hybrid – Stanley A. Milner Library, Edmonton, Alberta + Remote 

about the alberta library 

The Alberta Library (TAL) supports academic, public, and special libraries across Alberta in a variety of ways. We provide group licensing to facilitate access to high quality digital resources for all member libraries, we promote resource sharing between members via the TAL card which allows patrons to borrow books from any member, we manage the digital aspects (video conferencing, schedule management) of events for members and non-members, and we provide administration services for library associations financially and digitally. We also provide accounting services to small libraries across Alberta. As TAL expands beyond only libraries as members into school boards, museums, archives, municipalities, etc, and beyond the borders of Alberta, we find ourselves needing new branding and communication strategies. 

job summary  

You will work with TAL to create re-branding options and communication plans for our expanded suite of services, members, and non-members. This will include doing interviews with TAL staff and TAL members as well as digging into TAL’s records to gain an understanding of our non-profit’s history and its goals for the future. We’re seeking a strategic thinker who can connect the dots between design decisions and our business goals.  

tasks and responsibilities 

• Liase with TAL staff, TAL members, and TAL historical documentation to create a snapshot of TAL as it is 

• Use the knowledge gained from stakeholder interviews to create a branding portfolio  

• Develop and present design concepts and gather feedback to improve your work 

• Work with TAL staff to create a list of communication priorities based on TAL services and member needs 

• If time allows, use communication priorities to create communication plans
  

required skills 

• Microsoft Suite 

• Digital design (i.e. Photoshop, InDesign, Canva)  

• Marketing and communications experience 

• Strong interview skills with the ability to focus on both information-gathering and storytelling 

• Understanding of brand complexities from strategy to web implementation 

• Ability to work independently and to be self-directed 

desirable skills 

• Web design or WordPress knowledge 

how to apply 

This job is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs Grant. To apply you must be between the ages of 15 and 30 at the time of employment, and you must be legally able to work in Canada. 

Please combine your cover letter, resume, and portfolio (1-3 examples of your previous relevant branding/communication/design work) into one file that is either .doc, .docx, or PDF format. The filename should be yourname_resume. Send the file to: admin@thealbertalibrary.ab.ca  

The Alberta Library is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons aged 15 to 30 as this posting is subsidized by Canada Summer Jobs. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas to apply.