Description:
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
What can I expect to do in this role?
As a Marketing and Communications Assistant, you may have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects, tasks, and initiatives. Some examples may include:
- Preparing correspondence, performing data entry, and creating a variety of documents (e.g., communications, presentations, marketing material, web content, news releases, etc.)
- Assisting in preparing, editing, and proofreading various documents or products
- Supporting communication and/or project activities (e.g., planning conferences, events, tours, etc.)
- Supporting marketing and/or communications campaigns across key media platforms, such as online, interactive, print, radio, and television
- Contributing to the design and production of advertising, print collateral, signage, website, and digital applications
- Liaising with stakeholders and partners to review products and ensure messaging goals are clearly understood
- Researching latest trends in technology, social media, and consumer behaviour to develop recommendations for communications and/or marketing initiatives
- Participating in project-related meetings to identify priorities, needs, goals, and issues and effectively relay key messages back to the team
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
You must meet all eligibility criteria by the first day of employment (contracts begin between May and July):
- Student Status: You must be enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary institution (currently or for the fall semester) OR you must have graduated within the past six months (for example, if you graduated in December, you can apply for and start a summer student position up until June of the following year).
- Age: You must be a minimum of 15 years of age. There is no maximum age limit.
- Residency: You must be a resident of Ontario during the term of employment.
- Work Status: You must be legally entitled to work in Canada and have a valid Canadian Social Insurance Number (SIN) for the full duration of your summer employment.
- Application: Applications are only accepted online by clicking the "Apply Online" button. Your application should describe how you meet the knowledge and skill requirements outlined on this ad.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- You apply your written communication skills to document findings, record data, and prepare a variety of documents (e.g. reports, presentations, meeting minutes, etc.).
- You apply your customer service skills and your verbal, written, and active listening communication skills to respond to phone, email, and in-person inquiries, and provide information to internal clients and/or the public.
- You apply your initiative and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.