Job Description

Help Lakeshore build the best team to serve the residents of Lakeshore!

Position:

Communications and Engagement Co-op

Salary:

Grade 4, Non Union ($23.78/hr 2025 rate)

Reports to:

Manager, Communications and Engagement

Work Term:

May to September

Purpose of Position:

Reporting to the Manager, Communications and Engagement, this position will provide support to Lakeshore's Communications and Engagement Team. The student will be exposed to aspects of implementing communications programs as well as civic engagement, communications planning, media/public relations, corporate website and social media engagement, photography, videography, social media, advertising, branding and marketing, survey methods and citizen consultation practices.

Qualifications:

Be a returning student in a recognized College or University program in Ontario in a related field (e.g. Communications, Journalism, Photography/Videography, Public Relations, Public Policy, Political Science, Graphic Design, or Marketing) and be legally entitled to work in Canada as a student Hold a valid driver's license Well-developed oral, written communication skills with attention to detail Experience creating multimedia content Able to understand the sensitivities surrounding the use and dissemination of confidential information and communication Experience in research, setting priorities and managing various concurrent projects Able to work as a team player with all Lakeshore departments, staff, Council, and the community while always maintaining and promoting a positive and professional work environment

Knowledge:

Microsoft Office Products (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Adobe Creative Suite Multimedia/video/creation and editing Social medial marketing Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act awareness is an asset

Major Responsibilities:

Write, produce and edit a wide range of multimedia content, including photos, graphics, videos, and print/digital content. Assist in managing the content for the corporate website and social media accounts, ensuring adherence to visual identity, brand standards, corporate voice and tone as well as accessibility compliance. Assist with media relations (traditional and digital media) including monitoring issues that may impact the corporation, assisting in developing timely responses to media inquiries. Plan and organize events in support of organizational priorities and initiatives. Other related duties or tasks as assigned.

Decision Making and Judgement:

Work is performed under the general direction of the Manager, Communications and Engagement with access to municipal policies, procedures, bylaws and regulations.

Physical Skill and Effort

Intermittent keyboarding, sitting for long periods of time, some walking and stairclimbing

Interpersonal Skills

Interpersonal skills to liaise with citizens and fellow staff members in a professional, friendly and co-operative manner.

Internal:

With Manager, Communications and Engagement to ensure work responsibilities are met. With other staff to ensure provision of timely information and services.

External

Answer questions from the public and provide information during events (both in-person and online).

Working Conditions:

Environment

Primarily works indoors in an office environment

Control over Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

As an inclusive employer, the Municipality of Lakeshore is committed to providing a fully accessible recruitment process. Please contact us at any time during the recruitment process and let us know what accessible supports you may need. The Municipality is also committed to ensuring that personal information will remain confidential under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.