TELUS Spark Science Centre (Spark), a registered educational charity, exists to entertain and inspire people of all ages through creative encounters with science, engineering, technology, math and art. Spark exists to lift people up with the power of curiosity through creative encounters with science!

Calgary’s science centre is a pioneer in science entertainment and programming, with roots dating back to 1967. Home to one of Western Canada’s largest dome theatre, the Digital Immersion Gallery, VR experiences, and innovative spaces like Steven’s Lab, where interactive experiments unfold before your eyes. From the robot-dog Flint to Canada’s first robot-coa5ter, R05iE, and a 15-acre park surrounding the science of the developing brain, Spark is a hub for creative encounters.

 Position Overview 

TELUS Spark is seeking a relationship-oriented Specialist, Community Partnerships and Group Volunteers on a 1-year project based contract to lead the expansion of community partnerships and volunteer engagement across Spark.

Funded through the Government of Alberta's Community Initiatives Program, the Project aims to strengthen organizational capacity, cultivate meaningful community relationships, and create innovative opportunities for individuals, groups, and organizations to engage with Spark's mission.

Working across multiple departments, this position will expand community-based engagement opportunities, develop and implement strategic volunteer initiatives, cultivate corporate and board volunteer experiences, and support volunteer participation in major organizational projects and events. This role is focused on growth, partnerships, and capacity building, complementing the work of Spark's Volunteer Coordinator, who leads the day-to-day coordination of the volunteer program. This role reports directly into the Senior Director, People and Culture with a dotted reporting line to the Senior Director, Advancement & External Relations. 

Contract term: October 1, 2026 – October 1, 2027.

Key Responsibilities

Community Partnerships & Engagement

 Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, non-profits, educational institutions, cultural groups, and other partners aligned with Spark's mission.

 Identify collaborative opportunities that increase community participation, accessibility, and engagement.

 Support the community access program and initiatives in partnership with the Advancement team.

 Collaborate with the Indigenous Science team to support relationship-building initiatives and culturally meaningful community engagement opportunities.

 Act as a connector between Spark and community partners to foster long-term, mutually beneficial relationships.

 Group Volunteer Engagement & Corporate Partnerships

 Develop and coordinate meaningful group volunteer opportunities that support Sparks programs, events, and community initiatives.

 Partner with Advancement & External Relations to enhance donor stewardship and corporate engagement through volunteer experiences.

 Build relationships with corporate partners interested in employee volunteer opportunities.

 Support the development of volunteer experiences that strengthen organizational visibility, community impact, and partner engagement.

 Volunteer Strategy & Program Expansion

 Support the implementation and ongoing evolution of Spark's organization-wide volunteer engagement strategy alongside the Coordinator, Volunteer Program.

 Identify and develop new volunteer pathways that align with Sparks priorities and community needs.

 Expand opportunities for specialized volunteers who contribute expertise, mentorship, science engagement, education programming support, and community outreach.

 Assess volunteer engagement trends and recommend opportunities to strengthen volunteer participation and impact across the organization.

 Develop frameworks, resources, and recommendations that support sustainable long-term volunteer growth.

 Develop a training framework and program for volunteers as part of Spark’s professional development program for volunteers.

 Board Volunteer Engagement

Support opportunities for meaningful board member volunteer participation and engagement.

Collaborate with Spark’s leaders to identify strategic volunteer initiatives that strengthen governance, community connection, and organizational impact. 

Assist in coordinating volunteer opportunities that align with Spark's board engagement objectives.

Other duties as assigned.

 Qualifications & Knowledge

3-5 years of experience in community engagement, partnership development, volunteer program development, stakeholder relations, or nonprofit program coordination.

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders. Experience working with community organizations, or charitable/nonprofit organizations advantageous. 

Experience working with Indigenous communities an asset.

Knowledge of community partnership development and stakeholder engagement practices advantageous. 

Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills.

 Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners.

 Strong initiative, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.

 A proven track record of adding value to an organization’s culture and initiatives.

 Ability to model high performance, flexibility and kindness in a rapidly changing growth environment.

 Willingness to learn and adapt to change.

Ability to work evenings and weekends as required, particularly during volunteer orientation weekends and major event weekends such as Beakerhead.

 We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, people of colour, and persons with disabilities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Spark, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace so if you are excited about this role please apply! An excitement and passion for science can go a long way here so you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at Spark

TELUS Spark Science Centre (Spark), a registered educational charity, exists to entertain and inspire people of all ages through creative encounters with science, engineering, technology, math and art. Spark exists to lift people up with the power of curiosity through creative encounters with science! 

Calgary’s science centre is a pioneer in science entertainment and programming, with roots dating back to 1967. Home to one of Western Canada’s largest dome theatre, the Digital Immersion Gallery, VR experiences, and innovative spaces like Steven’s Lab, where interactive experiments unfold before your eyes. From the robot-dog Flint to Canada’s first robot-coa5ter, R05iE, and a 15-acre park surrounding the science of the developing brain, Spark is a hub for creative encounters. 

Position Overview 

Spark is currently recruiting for a full-time Systems Analyst on an 12-month maternity leave contract basis. Reporting directly to IT Manager, this role will be making important contributions to building the interfaces and integrating applications used by multiple departments to create a world class visitor experience. In addition, they will support both daily operations and decision-making at Spark, with a focus on expanding, maintaining, and troubleshooting critical business systems, as well as expanding reporting and dashboards derived from those systems. Projects will involve working independently or collaboratively, and range in scope from preparing single new items for sale, to complete overhaul or replacement of a critical business system.  This role is based in Calgary, Alberta and candidates need to be based in Calgary to be considered for the role.

Key Responsibilities 

• Act as an agent of change to identify organizational improvements for business growth 
• Extract and analyze information from a variety of data sources - summarize and report findings to meet the specific needs of the management team. 
• Analyse, design and implement new analytics and dashboarding systems at Spark to meet the needs of the growth agenda and support and enable increased levels of business activity. 
• Liaise with end users, vendors and programmers in order to design the new information system, integrating systems across the organization, including ticketing, programs, rentals, retail and other areas.   
• Map and document processes, relying on information collected from a variety of sources (e.g. databases, management team and business unit partners), recommend process and operational improvements and efficiencies. 
• Train and motivate employees to use new systems. 
• Develop and maintain ongoing process and training documentation. 
• Create, maintain, and update ad-hoc and self-serve reports and dashboards to meet the needs of different Spark teams. 
• Maintain and reconcile business systems on an ongoing basis and expand as needed. 

• Work with internal and external support if/when issues must be escalated. 
• Due to the nature of a science centre, occasional evening, weekend, or on-call responsibilities may be required. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications and Knowledge 

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, SSRS, Power BI, Excel. 
• A minimum of five years of experience or expertise in a developer or analyst role especially focused on systems or data. 
• Previous experience with Galaxy, Counterpoint, EventPro, or Shopify would be an asset. 
• Desire to work on a high performing team with a continuous upgrading culture to achieve high impact results. Fluidity and a desire to work hard and grow are essential. 
• A proven track record of adding value to an organization’s culture and initiatives. 
• A high degree of creativity with the ability to leave your ego at the door. 
• Proven problem-solving skills. 
• Quick self-learner. 
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively across multiple projects for multiple clients. 
• Strong ethics and ability to manage confidential data if required. 
• Ability to model high performance, flexibility and kindness in a rapidly changing growth environment. 
• Willingness to learn and adapt to change. 

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, people of colour, and persons with disabilities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Spark, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace so if you are excited about this role please apply! An excitement and passion for science can go a long way here so you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at Spark.