F/W 26/27 - Communications and Website Assistant

MDA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

York University is seeking a Communications and Website Assistant for the Centre for Career Design at the Schulich School of Business. The role involves creating print, digital, and multimedia resources and maintaining university websites.

You must be enrolled as a York student and able to meet deadlines, write engaging content, and use graphic design tools such as Photoshop and Illustrator. This is a Work Study position (LEAP) with a casual, on‑campus schedule.

Qualifications

• Ability to creatively write content to engage an intended audience.
• Ability to meet deadlines and organize time effectively.
• Ability to create and update websites.
• Ability to learn and use a variety of computer applications.
• Ability to generate new ideas or recommend changes to existing programs.
• Ability to use social and digital media to effectively communicate or respond to others.
• Ability to interpret and apply best practices, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of graphic design software and platforms (such as Photoshop and Illustrator).

Responsibilities

• The Communications and Website Assistant is responsible for creating print, digital, and multi‑media resources, communications content, and maintaining websites.

Skills

Content writing

Deadline management

Website maintenance

Multi‑media creation

Learning new apps

Social/digital media usage

Policy/application interpretation

Graphic design tools

Education

York University student

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Web CMS

HTML/CSS basics

Job description

F/W 26/27 - Communications and Website Assistant

Posting Number

114320

Job Title *

F/W 26/27 - Communications and Website Assistant

Department/Faculty (BU)

Centre for Career Design, Schulich School of Business

Affiliation *

Work Study - LEAP

Casual

Job Start Date

09-08-2026

Job End Date

04-30-2027

Posting Intent

Work Study: This is an open posting. We are collecting applications from all interested students. You must meet eligibility requirements to be considered for these roles.

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Purpose:

The Communications and Website Assistant is responsible for creating print, digital, and multi‑media resources, communications content, and maintaining websites.

Education:

Must be enrolled as a York student.

Experience:

Previous work experience may be considered.

Skills:

• Ability to creatively write content to engage an intended audience.
• Ability to meet deadlines and organize time effectively.
• Ability to create and update websites.
• Ability to learn and use a variety of computer applications.
• Ability to generate new ideas or recommend changes to existing programs.
• Ability to use social and digital media to effectively communicate or respond to others.
• Ability to interpret and apply best practices, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of graphic design software and platforms (such as Photoshop and Illustrator).

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Participation in Work/Study positions is restricted to undergraduate students at York University who meet the program's eligibility requirements. Please visit the Work/Study Students Resource Hub page (https://careers.yorku.ca/workstudy-student-resource-hub ) to review eligibility requirements and the recruitment process.

The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. York University is committed to a positive, supportive and inclusive environment.

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PLEASE NOTE: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Applications must be received by 11:55 pm EST on the posted deadline date, if applicable. Posting deadlines can be updated, or modified, at any time based on hiring needs. Please refer to the York U Career Portal when confirming posting deadlines.