Co-op Student - Digital Marketing & Events

City of Mississauga; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Mississauga offers a Co-op position in Digital Marketing & Events with the IDEA Mississauga team. This role provides hands-on experience in digital marketing and business support, working closely with the community while building professional skills in a vibrant workplace.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in University or College in a relevant program.
• Excellent writing ability for digital platforms.
• Familiarity with digital marketing tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and editing content for various digital platforms.
• Conduct client interviews to gather success stories.
• Plan and execute events and programs for IDEA Mississauga.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Content creation and editing

Social media proficiency

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Team collaboration

Passion for digital marketing

Education

Currently enrolled in a job-related program at University or College

Tools

Content scheduling platforms

Website analytics tools

Social media management tools

Job description

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Co-op Student - Digital Marketing & Events

Req ID:26768
Vacancy Type:Temporary
Contract Duration: September - December, 2025
Number of Positions:1
Closing Date:07/04/2025

The City of Mississauga is excited to offer a Digital Marketing & Events Co-op position with its dynamic IDEA Mississauga team, within Invest Mississauga. IDEA Mississauga is seeking a motivated individual to provide hands-on support in digital marketing, assisting in the planning and execution of programs and events, and supporting clients with business information and resources. You will play a key role in promoting and supporting IDEA Mississauga’s initiatives and providing meaningful support to IDEA Mississauga clients.

This co-op position offers you the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in business and entrepreneurship within a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You’ll work closely with a dedicated and passionate team, and contribute to impactful community initiatives while building your professional skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Creating and editing compelling content for articles, blogs, e-newsletters, websites, social media, and promotional materials.
• Conducting client interviews to develop success stories and testimonials.
• Collaborating with the City’s marketing team to ensure digital content aligns with the City of Mississauga’s brand and supports broader objectives.
• Assisting in the planning, coordination, and execution of IDEA Mississauga programs, workshops, and events, which may include occasional evening work.
• Providing guidance to clients on adopting digital tools and technologies to grow their businesses.
• Providing administrative support at Mississauga’s entrepreneurship hub, IDEA Square One, which includes delivering excellent customer service, responding to walk-ins, emails and telephone inquiries.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at University or College in a job-related program.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Proficient in writing, content creation and editing for digital marketing platforms and printed materials.
• Solid understanding and hands-on experience with social media platforms (i.e. Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube) and website development tools.
• Familiarity with digital tools such as content scheduling platforms, website analytics, and social media management tools is an asset.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Passion for digital marketing, event planning, and community engagement.
• Primarily in-person office environment.

About Invest Mississauga
Invest Mississauga provides information and services to help businesses start, grow and prosper in Mississauga through its business units: Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Innovation (includes IDEA Mississauga), Business Investment & Sector Development and Business Initiatives & Projects. For information visit investmississauga.ca and ideamississauga.ca

Hourly Rate/Salary:19.80 - 23.53
Hours of Work:35
Work Location: IDEA Square One
Department/Division/Section: P&B/Planning & Building Dept,P&B/Economic Dev Office,Small Business & Workforce Develop
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can alsocheck your application status in your candidate profile online.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion .

Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of anyaccommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.