Public Relations & Communications Assistant
About The Position
HIEC is seeking a Public Relations & Communications Assistant to join their team through the Canada Summer Jobs program. This role is ideal for a student or recent graduate interested in public relations, communications, media relations, government affairs, stakeholder engagement, or strategic storytelling. The successful candidate will work closely with HIEC's Executive Team and Communications department to shape how the organization communicates its impact, engages with stakeholders, and positions itself within the workforce development sector. The role involves supporting public relations initiatives, contributing to strategic communications planning, identifying opportunities to increase organizational visibility, and developing content that highlights the impact of HIEC's programs and partnerships. This is a contract position funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program, with a start date in June and an end date in early September, and a potential for extension. Candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria for the Canada Summer Jobs program, including age, citizenship/residency status, and availability for full-time hours.
Requirements
- Must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the funded position.
- Must be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or someone to whom Refugee Status has been granted/conferred.
- Must have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN).
- Must be available to work the required full-time contract hours for the duration of the placement.
- Relevant post-secondary education in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Political Science, Public Affairs, English, Business, or a related field is considered an asset
- Equivalent combinations of education, training, experience, and transferable skills will be considered
- Previous experience in communications, public relations, stakeholder engagement, customer service, community outreach, events, administration, marketing, or related areas is considered an asset
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong research, organizational, and analytical abilities
- Demonstrated initiative, creativity, curiosity, and willingness to contribute ideas
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office, Canva, social media platforms, and general workplace technology
- Experience creating written content, newsletters, presentations, communications materials, or social media content is considered an asset
- Passion for community impact, workforce development, education, and stakeholder engagement
- Interest in or experience within the not-for-profit sector is considered an asset
Nice To Haves
- Relevant post-secondary education in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Political Science, Public Affairs, English, Business, or a related field
- Previous experience in communications, public relations, stakeholder engagement, customer service, community outreach, events, administration, marketing, or related areas
- Experience creating written content, newsletters, presentations, communications materials, or social media content
- Interest in or experience within the not-for-profit sector
- Valid driver's licence
Responsibilities
- Support public relations initiatives that enhance HIEC's visibility, reputation, and stakeholder engagement
- Assist in identifying opportunities to showcase organizational impact, partnerships, programs, and success stories
- Support communications and outreach activities that strengthen awareness of HIEC's programs and services
- Draft and edit content for newsletters, websites, presentations, communications materials, social media platforms, and organizational communications
- Assist in developing stories, testimonials, profiles, and other materials that showcase HIEC's work and community impact
- Conduct research on workforce development trends, labour market information, government priorities, and sector developments
- Monitor media coverage, industry news, and emerging issues relevant to HIEC and the workforce development sector
- Collaborate with internal teams to gather information, stories, updates, and content for communications purposes
- Support communications projects, stakeholder engagement initiatives, and organizational priorities
- Attend select meetings, events, conferences, and community activities to support communications and stakeholder engagement efforts
- Contribute ideas that strengthen HIEC's visibility, reputation, stakeholder engagement, and communications efforts
- Complete other duties as assigned from time to time in support of organizational priorities
Benefits
- Team environment that encourages innovative ideas, collaboration, initiative, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
