Co-op Student - Marketing and Events Associate

McMaster University; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

McMaster University’s Nuclear Reactor is seeking a Co-op Student - Marketing and Events Associate to plan, develop and evaluate marketing and communications events at Central Campus. The role runs 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and is open to current undergraduate students.

Work involves supporting marketing initiatives for Nuclear at McMaster, with emphasis on event execution and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 2 year Community College diploma in Event Management or related field.
• Open to current undergraduate students.
• Experience in developing and executing marketing and/or communications initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate various marketing and communication events, activities and initiatives.

Skills

Marketing coordination

Event planning

Communications

Education

2 year Community College diploma in Event Management or related field

Job description

Co-op Student - Marketing and Events Associate

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

2026/10/07

Job Type

Student

Close Date

2026/10/27

Employee Group

Interim

Favorite Job

Department

Nuclear Reactor

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Job Code

COOP01

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Backfilling as Existing

Contract Duration

7.9 Months

Target Number of Openings

1

35

Schedule 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm, 60 minutes unpaid lunch

2 year Community College diploma in Event Management or related field.

Open to current undergraduate students

Career Level Experience in developing and executing marketing and/or communications initiatives.

Job Description

Nuclear at McMaster is a unique combination of commercial operations, research, and teaching facilities. The facility consists of the McMaster Nuclear Reactor along with support facilities including Centre for Advanced Nuclear Systems, Small Angle Neutron Scattering, Accelerator, McMaster University Cyclotron Facility, High Level Laboratory Facility, McMaster Positron facility and 9 other cost centres within Nuclear at McMaster.
Nuclear at McMaster facilitates and enables dozens of investigators from approximately 25 Universities to conduct foundational and translational research by providing operational, analytical, technical, regulatory and project management staffing for faculty-led research initiatives, and training and support services for researchers who wish to work independently.

Job Summary:
Plan, develop, implement and evaluate various marketing and communication events, activities and initiatives.

Additional Information:
Nuclear Operations Security Provisions
Security clearances and background checks are necessary due to the sensitive nature of the nuclear facility’s operations and regulatory licensing (Nuclear Safety Control Act) requirements. As a condition of employment for this Appointment, you must successfully complete the appropriate and necessary security screenings / clearances (documentation will follow in a separate email). You will be advised in writing by the University whether this condition has been met upon the University's receipt of the results. If you are unsuccessful in these processes, you will not be able to meet the job requirements and therefore any offer of employment will be rescinded or will result in your employment with the University will be terminated.

Being a Nuclear Energy Worker
You will be declared a Nuclear Energy Worker. Given the nature of the work environment where you will be performing your duties, which includes entering and working in radiological hazardous environments, the University requires the use of protective equipment such as respirators, protective clothing, and gloves, as necessary to enter these areas. The University is committed to fostering a safe and healthy work environment.

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