Job Description

Summary:

The following summer student position is part of the Canada Summer Jobs program and is listed on the Canada Job bank as Marketing Assistant (#4367131). This position is for 8 weeks, working 35 hours/week and starts no later than July 10, 2023.

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Reporting to the Senior Communications Advisor, the Communications Assistant will support the CPSA Communications team with project support, writing, special events, website updates and social media.

Responsibilties:

• Support the team in their communication projects related to CPSA\'s strategic directions: Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination; Authentic Indigenous Connections; Enhanced Partnerships; Highest Quality, Compassionate and Ethical Care; Proactive and Innovative Approach.
• Support CPSA\'s special events with logistics, event planning, presentation preparation, and speaking notes.
• Develop and update digital media content: social media, website, intranet, etc.
• Support CPSA\'s media relations through managing and tracking media clippings.

Skills Required:

• Pursuing or completed a post-secondary Communications, Marketing or Public Relations diploma or degree.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft suite.
• Base knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop & Illustrataor is an asset.
• Comfortable learning and using new tools.
• Able to work independently and in team settings.

Rate of Pay:

• $25.00/hr plus 4% vacation paid on each cheque.
• Bus pass or reimbursement of bus pass or bus tickets will be provided.

About the Canada Summer Jobs Grant Program:

• The Government of Canada has funded this opportunity through the Canada Summer Jobs Program.
• Eligible applicants must be aged between 15 and 30 and be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• International students are not eligible to apply.
• This position is also posted on the Canada Job Bank in accordance with the requirements for Canada Summer Jobs 2023.

Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter outlining why you are the right candidate for this position by telling us how your education and work experience has prepared you to undertake this role. Submissions without a cover letter will not be considered.

We thank all candidates for their interest in CPSA. Only those selected to move forward in our selection process will be contacted.

CPSA embraces diversity and equal opportunity. The more inclusive we are, the better we can do our work. All candidates are considered for employment regardless of age, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

CPSA acknowledges we are on traditional lands of First Nations and M\xc3\xa9tis People. Through our work, we strive to respect, honour, and celebrate histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis, Inuit, and all First Peoples of Canada.

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