Bilingual Marketing and Communications Assistant

HIEC; Burlington; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative not-for-profit organization is seeking a Bilingual Marketing and Communications Assistant for a summer contract. This role offers a unique opportunity to support marketing initiatives, engage audiences through bilingual content, and gain hands-on experience in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, passionate about communications, and fluent in both English and French. Join a team that values creativity and inclusivity while making a positive impact in the community. This position is perfect for those looking to enhance their marketing skills and contribute to meaningful projects.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and French is required for this role.
• Strong writing and editing skills in both languages are essential.
• Experience with content management systems is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit bilingual promotional content for various platforms.
• Update website content ensuring accuracy and SEO best practices.
• Support event marketing by developing promotional materials.

Skills

Bilingual Communication

Content Creation

Editing and Proofreading

Event Promotion

SEO Principles

Education

Marketing Program

Communications Program

Public Relations Program

Journalism Program

Tools

WordPress

Microsoft Office Suite

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Bilingual Marketing and Communications Assistant - Canada Summer Jobs (10 - 12 Week Contract)

About HIEC

HIEC is an innovative not-for-profit social enterprise that focuses on partnership, mentorship and workforce development in Ontario. With over 30 years of experience as an active community-focused organization, HIEC aims to enhance career education and inspire youth to make informed career decisions. We offer a team environment that encourages innovative ideas and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Position Description

We’re looking for a motivated and detail-orientedBilingual Marketing & Communications Assistantto support our marketing and communications initiatives this summer. This role will contribute to content creation, website updates, event promotion, and internal communications — in both English and French — helping us engage our audiences and share our impact. If you’re passionate about communications, fluent in both official languages, and eager to build your marketing skills in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Summary

As a Bilingual Marketing & Communications Assistant, you will assist in drafting and editing bilingual content, updating digital platforms, supporting event marketing, and maintaining the accuracy of our online and print materials. Working closely with the Communications and Marketing team, you will gain valuable experience in content management, brand alignment, digital asset auditing, and internal communications support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, edit, and proofread promotional content in English and French, ensuring clarity, cultural relevance, and consistency with the organization’s brand voice.
• Update website content in both languages, ensuring accuracy, relevance, accessibility, and alignment with SEO best practices.
• Support event marketing activities by developing promotional materials, managing communication timelines, and coordinating logistics for internal and external events.
• Review and audit web content across multiple sites to ensure consistency, up-to-date program information, and engaging presentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to gather new content, success stories, and updates for online and offline use.
• Conduct regular audits of digital assets such as web pages, event listings, newsletters, and partner profiles to ensure a vibrant and informative online presence.
• Coordinate the translation, review, and approval process for time-sensitive communications including newsletters, press releases, and donor updates.
• Assist with general marketing administrative tasks as required, supporting the overall success of campaigns and initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related program.
• Fluency in English and French (both written and verbal) is required.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills in both languages.
• Comfortable using content management systems (such as WordPress or similar platforms); basic knowledge of SEO principles is an asset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite is considered an asset.
• Ability to learn new tools and adapt communications to different platforms and audiences.
• Previous experience supporting communications, marketing, or event planning projects is considered an asset, but not required.
• Must meet eligibility criteria for the Canada Summer Jobs Program (ages 15–30 and legally entitled to work in Canada).

Key Competencies:

• Excellent attention to detail, ensuring all communications are polished, clear, and accurate.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Adaptability and flexibility when managing changing priorities or new assignments.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills; comfortable working with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Creativity in developing engaging written content and marketing ideas.
• Customer and audience-focused approach to communication and storytelling.
• Commitment to maintaining brand standards and enhancing the organization’s public presence.

Working Conditions:

• Typical working hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with some requirements to work additional hours, occasionally during evenings and weekends. It may require some flexibility to support high-impact events and programs that run from time to time
• Travel required within Ontario or Canada for presentations, partnership meetings, conferences, etc.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment and supplies up to 25 lbs

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain practical experience in marketing and communications. If you are a motivated individual with strong bilingual communication skills and a passion for connecting with audiences, we would love to hear from you!

HIEC is committed to equity and creating a respectful and inclusive workplace culture that reflects the broad diversity of communities we work with. This includes people who identify as immigrants, refugees, women, Indigenous, Black, LGBTQ2S+ people of colour, and people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process. Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.

As a condition of employment, HIEC requires individuals to be "fully vaccinated" (as defined by the Government of Ontario), against COVID-19 prior to commencing employment. Notwithstanding, HIEC will provide reasonable accommodation to any individual who is not able to comply with this vaccination requirement due to a disability or other ground protected by the Ontario 'Human Rights Code'. If you require such accommodation, please contact HR as soon as possible [phone] ext. 107 or [e-mail]