Marketing Assistant - Canada Summer Jobs Position

Commissionaires Nova Scotia•Bedford, NS

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS) is seeking a motivated and creative Marketing Assistant to join their People & Culture team within the Marketing & Communications function for an 8-week contract. This role is ideal for someone early in their communications or marketing career looking for hands-on experience in digital marketing, content creation, analytics, events, and community engagement. The Marketing Assistant will support the execution of marketing and communications initiatives to enhance brand visibility, strengthen community partnerships, and promote CNS across Nova Scotia. The role involves working collaboratively on campaigns, events, and projects that contribute to organizational goals and community impact.

Requirements

Formal education in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field is considered an asset, but not required.
Creativity, curiosity, and a strong willingness to learn.
Prior experience (including up to 1–3 years) in communications, marketing, social media, or event coordination is considered an asset, but not essential.
Skills developed through internships, academic projects, volunteer work, or self-directed learning are encouraged.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with social media platforms and content creation.
Basic knowledge of digital marketing tools and analytics platforms.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Strong interpersonal skills with an interest in community engagement.
Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person granted refugee protection under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
Be legally entitled to work in Canada.
A valid Nova Scotia Class 5 (Graduated) driver’s license is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Assist the Marketing & Communications team in executing departmental initiatives and achieving overall goals.
Support the development of internal and external communications materials including newsletters, announcements, and promotional content.
Maintain and update marketing contact lists, media directories, and distribution lists.
Track and monitor performance across social media, website, newsletters, and digital campaigns.
Utilize tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, and analytics platforms to support content development and optimization.
Assist in developing and executing outreach plans to increase brand visibility across Nova Scotia.
Coordinate participation in community events such as Pride, Canada Day celebrations, and local festivals.
Represent Commissionaires at events, engaging with the public and promoting organizational services.
Support event logistics including setup, teardown, and materials coordination.
Assist in building and maintaining relationships with community partners, vendors, and organizations.
Support the development of a partner directory with a focus on diverse communities and veterans.
Support planning and promotion for the Commissionaires Canada National Conference (Halifax 2026).
Assist with branded materials, communications, and on-site coordination for the National Conference.
Capture content during events to support social media and digital storytelling.
Collaborate on capturing photos and videos for social media and marketing campaigns.
Assist in creating social media content including captions, reels, and graphics.
Develop simple, brand-aligned visuals using Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
Support and lead select creative initiatives as assigned.