Promotions and Marketing Assistant -Newnham

Seneca Student Federation Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Student Federation Inc. in Ontario seeks a Promotions and Marketing Assistant to support all marketing activities for SSF initiatives, events, and services.

You will brainstorm, promote events, drive student engagement on social media, plan promotions, measure metrics, and ensure brand alignment. Reporting to the Manager, Marketing and Communications, you will develop content for websites, speeches, and presentations while staying current with social media trends and tools.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in developing content strategy and producing impactful content (blog, social media, video, PR/editorial, events) that drives results.
• Comfortable presenting ideas to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Brainstorming and implementing new ideas to create awareness and engage students with SSF initiatives.
• Promoting SSF events, services and programs within the Seneca community.
• Encouraging student involvement in SSF events and activities via social media.
• Planning and scheduling promotions material (social media posts) in a timely and effective manner.
• Use social media monitoring tools to monitor and report on weekly, monthly, annual, and campaign-specific metrics as required by the Manager, Marketing and Communications.
• Stays abreast of new social media initiatives and channels and makes recommendations to the Manager if new approaches are needed.
• Conducting student surveys and measuring results.
• Producing and editing content for website, speeches, presentations, social media platforms.
• Ensuring brand guidelines are upheld, and aligned with strategic vision of the SSF.
• Compiling and refining PowerPoint presentations.
• Regularly update shared marketing calendar with upcoming campaigns, events, webinars and other activities on MS Teams.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Content strategy

Content production

Public speaking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva Pro

Hootsuite

Google Analytics

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Manager, Marketing and Communications, the Promotions and Marketing Assistant’s key responsibility is to provide support for all marketing activity for SSF initiatives, events, activities, and services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Brainstorming and implementing new and creative ideas to create awareness and engage students with all SSF initiatives
• Promoting SSF events, services and programs within the Seneca community
• Encouraging student involvement in SSF events and activities via social media
• Planning and scheduling promotions material (social media posts) in a timely and effective manner
• Uses social media monitoring tools to monitor and report on weekly, monthly, annual, and campaign-specific metrics as required by the Manager, Marketing and Communications
• Stays abreast of new social media initiatives and channels and makes recommendations to the Manager if new approaches are needed
• Conducting student surveys and measuring results
• Producing and editing content for website, presidential speeches, presentations, social media platforms
• Ensuring brand guidelines are upheld, and aligned with strategic vision of the SSF
• Compiling and refining PowerPoint presentations
• Regularly update shared marketing calendar with upcoming campaigns, events, webinars and other activities on MS Teams
• Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Well-versed in Microsoft office suite, Canva Pro, Hootsuite, and Google Analytics
• Proven track record in developing content strategy and producing impactful content (blog, social media, video, PR/editorial, events) that drives results
• Comfortable presenting ideas to stakeholders.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be enrolled in a full-time Seneca College program for Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 semesters
• Must reside in Ontario
• Must have a valid Social Insurance Number
• Must have an account with a Canadian bank

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Through the work experience gained in this role, by the end of their term, the Promotions and Marketing Assistant will:

1. Develop strong organizational skills and project management skills

2. Utilise problem-solving skills and come up with solutions that support the organizational vision

3. Ace communication and interpersonal skills.

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

• Learn to write content, work with the different stakeholers, research and develop strategic communications programs
• Hone digital communications skills and work in teams
• Mentored by highly experienced team members and learn how to effectively pursue a career in the communications industry
• Use critical thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems
• Interact with others in groups or teams to support effective coordination and contribute to effective working relationships and goals
• Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects
• Take responsibility for one's actions, decisions, and consequences.

Equity, Diversity & Accessibility

The Seneca Student Federation (SSF) is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of the Seneca community. SSF welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities and is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable accessibility legislation. Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to contact the Manager, Human Resources [e-mail] at any stage of the hiring process.

Last Date to Apply: November 25, 2026, by 5:00 p.m.