Req ID: 26768

Vacancy Type: Temporary

Contract Duration: September - December, 2025

Number of Positions: 1

Closing Date: 07/04/2025

To be considered for this competition you must be enrolled in a registered co-op program at a Canadian post-secondary institution, and eligible for a Work Term during the specified period. Students must upload proof of enrolment in a co-op program when completing your application.

Job Summary

The City of Mississauga is excited to offer a Digital Marketing & Events Co-op position with its dynamic IDEA Mississauga team, within Invest Mississauga. IDEA Mississauga is seeking a motivated individual to provide hands-on support in digital marketing, assisting in the planning and execution of programs and events, and supporting clients with business information and resources. You will play a key role in promoting and supporting IDEA Mississauga’s initiatives and providing meaningful support to IDEA Mississauga clients.

This co-op position offers you the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in business and entrepreneurship within a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You’ll work closely with a dedicated and passionate team, and contribute to impactful community initiatives while building your professional skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

Creating and editing compelling content for articles, blogs, e-newsletters, websites, social media, and promotional materials.
Conducting client interviews to develop success stories and testimonials.
Collaborating with the City’s marketing team to ensure digital content aligns with the City of Mississauga’s brand and supports broader objectives.
Assisting in the planning, coordination, and execution of IDEA Mississauga programs, workshops, and events, which may include occasional evening work.
Providing guidance to clients on adopting digital tools and technologies to grow their businesses.
Providing administrative support at Mississauga’s entrepreneurship hub, IDEA Square One, which includes delivering excellent customer service, responding to walk-ins, emails and telephone inquiries.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

Currently enrolled at University or College in a job-related program.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong customer service skills.
Proficient in writing, content creation and editing for digital marketing platforms and printed materials.
Solid understanding and hands-on experience with social media platforms (i.e. Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube) and website development tools.
Familiarity with digital tools such as content scheduling platforms, website analytics, and social media management tools is an asset.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Passion for digital marketing, event planning, and community engagement.
Primarily in-person office environment.

About Invest Mississauga

Invest Mississauga provides information and services to help businesses start, grow and prosper in Mississauga through its business units: Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Innovation (includes IDEA Mississauga), Business Investment & Sector Development and Business Initiatives & Projects. For information visit investmississauga.ca and ideamississauga.ca

Hourly Rate/Salary: 19.80 - 23.53

Hours of Work: 35

Work Location: IDEA Square One

Department/Division/Section: P&B/Planning & Building Dept , P&B/Economic Dev Office , Small Business & Workforce Develop

Non-Union/Union: Non Union

We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Accommodations

The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

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