Marketing and Communications Assistant

Environment, Conservation and Parks | Environnement, Protection de la nature et Parcs; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible learning opportunities

Mentorship programs

Career development across multiple job

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Environment, Conservation and Parks is seeking a Marketing and Communications Assistant for the summer, with opportunities across Ontario. You will support a range of communications tasks, from drafting materials to coordinating campaigns and events, while building transferable skills and professional networks.

You will work on multiple projects, collaborating with teams to ensure consistent messaging. A strong candidate demonstrates MS Office proficiency, writing/editing ability, and an

Qualifications

• Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel) and web reporting tools.
• Ability to write, edit, and proofread communications documents.
• Understanding of social media channels and digital campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence, data entry, and diverse documents for communications and marketing.
• Edit and proofread various materials and products as needed.
• Support planning of conferences, events, and tours.
• Assist marketing campaigns across media platforms (online, print, radio, TV).
• Contribute to design and production of advertising, print collateral, signage, and digital assets.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure messaging accuracy and goals.

Skills

MS Office

Writing & editing

Research & web

Social media literacy

Graphics & web publishing

Project management tools

Education

Enrolled in post-secondary or recent graduate

Eligibility to work in Canada

Job description

Apply By:Saturday, February 28, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Approximately 2749 individuals applied for this opportunity.

We are currently screening ALL applications received on or before the closing date against position criteria. Applicants whose resume and cover letter best demonstrate how they meet the qualifications to do the job will proceed in the hiring process. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Student – Marketing and Communications Assistant

Downsview, Kingston, London, Milton, Mississauga, Peterborough, Rockwood (4-H Ontario), Toronto

51 Temporary positions of varying contract length over the summer

$17.60 - $18.45 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Are you a student or recent graduate looking for an opportunity to build your career over the summer? Are you passionate about making a difference?

The Summer Employment Opportunities program provides opportunities to obtain valuable work experience, gain transferable skills, and build professional networks.

• LEARN: Jump start your career, whether you want to learn business skills, use your French language skills, help out in a lab, or work outdoors. Put the knowledge you've acquired at school into action.
  
• GROW: Enhance your skills and expand your network by working on projects, leading initiatives and sharing your ideas. Transfer the skills you learn to your future school and work experiences.
  
• CONTRIBUTE: In addition to advancing your professional and personal skills, you will also give back to your community. Spend your summer working to support the interests of Ontarians!

This job posting represents multiple positions within different ministries and at various locations across Ontario. Certain cities may be located in distant or remote areas in Ontario and may not be accessible by public transit. Carefully review locations through Google Maps (opens in a new tab) and select ONLY those locations that you are able to travel to and work in. You can select up to 10 locations.

Notes

Are you a student or recent graduate looking for an opportunity to build your career over the summer? Are you passionate about making a difference?

The Summer Employment Opportunities program provides opportunities to obtain valuable work experience, gain transferable skills, and build professional networks.

• LEARN: Jump start your career, whether you want to learn business skills, use your French language skills, help out in a lab, or work outdoors. Put the knowledge you've acquired at school into action.
  
• GROW: Enhance your skills and expand your network by working on projects, leading initiatives and sharing your ideas. Transfer the skills you learn to your future school and work experiences.
  
• CONTRIBUTE: In addition to advancing your professional and personal skills, you will also give back to your community. Spend your summer working to support the interests of Ontarians!

About the job

As a Marketing and Communications Assistant, you may have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects, tasks, and initiatives. Some examples may include:

• Preparing correspondence, performing data entry, and creating a variety of documents (e.g., communications, presentations, marketing material, web content, news releases, etc.)
• Assisting in preparing, editing, and proofreading various documents or products
• Supporting communication and/or project activities (e.g., planning conferences, events, tours, etc.)
• Supporting marketing and/or communications campaigns across key media platforms, such as online, interactive, print, radio, and television
• Contributing to the design and production of advertising, print collateral, signage, website, and digital applications
• Liaising with stakeholders and partners to review products and ensure messaging goals are clearly understood
• Researching latest trends in technology, social media, and consumer behaviour to develop recommendations for communications and/or marketing initiatives
• Participating in project-related meetings to identify priorities, needs, goals, and issues and effectively relay key messages back to the team

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

You must meet all eligibility criteria by the first day of employment (contracts begin between May and July):

• Student Status: You must be enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary institution (currently or for the fall semester) OR you must have graduated within the past six months (for example, if you graduated in December, you can apply for and start a summer student position up until June of the following year).
• Age: You must be a minimum of 15 years of age. There is no maximum age limit.
• Residency: You must be a resident of Ontario during the term of employment.
• Work Status: You must be legally entitled to work in Canada and have a valid Canadian Social Insurance Number (SIN) for the full duration of your summer employment.
• Application: Your application should describe how you meet the knowledge and skill requirements outlined on this ad.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• You apply your written communication skills to document findings, record data, and prepare a variety of documents (e. g. reports, presentations, meeting minutes, etc.).
• You apply your customer service skills and your verbal, written, and active listening communication skills to respond to phone, email, and in-person inquiries, and provide information to internal clients and/or the public.
• You apply your initiative and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• You apply your experience using Microsoft Office applications, such as Word (word processing) and Excel (spreadsheets), as well as web reporting tools and software, email and the internet to conduct online research and prepare a variety of documents using information gathered online.
• You have knowledge of and/or experience with writing, editing, and proofreading various communication documents.
• You have a solid understanding of the roles of various communications channels and how social media relates.
• You have knowledge of and/or experience with graphics and/or web publishing, and project management software.

Analytical and Organizational Skills

• You use the internet and other sources to gather and aggregate data, analyze and input data findings, and summarize information.
• You input data accurately and generate reports, paying close attention to detail.
• You apply your planning and organizational skills to collect, organize, review, and verify information/data through review of files, reports, and other means.
• You apply your planning, coordination, and time management skills to support multiple projects and plan, coordinate, and schedule a range of activities, ensuring deadlines are met.
• You work independently or as part of a team; you plan, organize, and prioritize your work to meet competing deadlines.

Don't meet every qualification?

The SEO program is designed for students and recent graduates who are looking to kick-start their careers and gain practical work experience. If you're excited about this position but don't meet all the listed qualifications, please still consider applying.

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

• a purpose-driven service culture with passionate professionals who contribute to our province
• career thatcan growacrossmultiplejob functionsand program areas
• flexible learning opportunities, includingprofessionaldevelopmentand mentorship programs
• employee networkstofostercommunityandmake connections
• employee-centricprogramstosupportand empowerequity-deservinggroups
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment

Additional information:

Apply by:

Saturday, February 28, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Communications; Marketing and Creative Services

Posted on:

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Note:

• About security checks: A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
  If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
  Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
• Some positions advertised on this job ad are represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) and successful candidates will be required to pay monthly union dues, which are automatically deducted from your pay.
  
  Other positions advertised on this job ad may be excluded from the OPSEU Collective Agreement (i.e. not represented by OPSEU), depending on the business area within the Ministry in which the work is performed. You will be advised during the recruitment process by the hiring manager of the business area.
  
  You will receive a confirmation splash page verifying receipt of your application when it has been successfully received. You will only receive an email confirmation if you have entered your email address in the application. If you do not receive a confirmation splash page, it is likely that your application was not successfully received and it is recommended that you resubmit your application. If that still does not result in a confirmation, please contact [e-mail] during the posting period. We cannot provide assistance with submitting your application after the job ad deadline date.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.