Job Description

Cornwall is a vibrant community with a population of 47,000, nestled along the scenic St. Lawrence River in Eastern Ontario. The city boasts a variety of urban amenities, making it an ideal place for summer students to kickstart their careers. With a thriving economy, growing population, and excellent quality of life, there's never been a better time to begin your professional journey with the City of Cornwall!


Cornwall is a diverse and forward-thinking community where residents and newcomers feel safe, welcomed, and enjoy a high quality of life. The city supports this with access to financially responsible and sustainable municipal services and infrastructure. Whether you're looking to gain valuable work experience, build your network, or simply enjoy the beautiful surroundings, Cornwall offers a fantastic environment for summer students to grow and succeed.


Under the direction of the Manager of Communications, the Summer Student, Office of the Mayor and CAO position will:


• Assist in the development and monitoring of the City's official social media communications and assist in the creation or outreach strategies.
• Obtain, create, edit and organize photos and video footage of the Mayor and community activities.
• Conduct research identifying community events and propose outreach initiatives.
• Research and prepare support materials for meetings and delegations.
• Assist with meetings between the Mayor or other local officials, visiting delegations and dignitaries.
• Assist the Mayor's Executive Assistant with general office administration, maintenance of office electronic and paper filing systems.
• Updating and creating new content for the City website and social media pages
• Support the Manager of Communication with writing and editing content for media releases, radio ads, media lines, etc.
• Media monitoring
• To be a representative of the City of Cornwall and maintain outstanding public relations skills and professional image at all times
• Other duties as required for daily operations and special projects.
• Available to work occasional evenings and weekends as required.


Hours:

35 hours per week, 8:30am-4:30pm


Required Qualifications:


• Full-time day student at a recognized secondary or post-secondary institution and be returning to full time attendance the fall of 2025.
• Enrolled in a university or college degree or certificate in communications, public relations, political science, government relations or related field, or equivalent.
• Proven communication skills (verbal and written).
• Excellent command of Photoshop, Adobe Suites, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Instagram and Facebook.
• Ability to work independently as part of a team and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to develop and implement a plan within strict deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel to various locations across the City in a timely and efficient manner


Asset Qualifications:


• Two years' experience in event management, outreach, communications or public affairs is considered an asset.
• Bilingualism is considered an asset.





If selected for this role, you will need to provide:


• Must obtain and maintain a satisfactory CRJMC (Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check), at the candidate's own expense.
• Successful reference check (two work-related references, with a minimum of one being a direct supervisor)
• Verification of school status






All Summer Students must be Full-time day students at a recognized secondary or post-secondary institution and be returning to full time attendance in the fall of 2025.


Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how you meet each of the required qualifications. Please note, selection for further consideration will be based on the information you provide in your application. The Corporation of The City of Cornwall strives to promote and demonstrate the values of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. We are committed to reflecting the diversity of the community we serve and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.


We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.


The deadline for submissions is March 5, 2025, at 3:30pm (EST). Please save a copy of this posting for your records. Interviews may be conducted virtually through Microsoft Teams or in-person.


Additional Information:

Approximate Start Date & End Date: May 2025 - August 2025

Job Type: Student

Work Shifts: Varies

Work Location: City Hall, 360 Pitt Street, Cornwall, ON K6H 6G4

Salary: $18.00-$19.00 hourly

Unionized? No, Non-Union

Benefits: Employee Assistance Plan, Free Parking


To see the full job posting, please visit https://www.cornwall.ca/en/city-hall/careers.aspx