202602 - 8264 - Digital Marketing & Social Media Student

JOB TITLE: Digital Marketing & Social Media Student

POSITION OPENINGS: 1 (New position)

STATUS: Full Time, Contract (May – August)

LOCATION: Remote in Ontario, Canada (Candidates are required to reside in the province of Ontario or National Capital Region, maintain a private and safe workspace, and have a high-quality internet connection)

HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours/week

HIRING RANGE: $18.50 – 19.50/hour

This position is part of WSPS's Canada Summer Jobs Application for 2026.

About Us

Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) is a not-for-profit organization committed to protecting Ontario’s workers and businesses. It serves more than 174,000 member firms and 4.2 million workers across the agricultural, manufacturing and service sectors. A proud partner in the province’s occupational health and safety system and a trusted safety advisor since 1917, WSPS has a rich history of making workplaces safer.

Our focus on healthy workplaces extends to our own strong safety culture. We’re committed to helping employees thrive in a remote-first world, and we’re honoured to be recognized as a Great Place to Work for two consecutive years for 2024 and 2025.

Why Work with WSPS

As a member of our team, you'll benefit from a compensation package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy, motivated and safe. Highlights include:

• Make a meaningful impact by supporting our mission to protect Ontario’s workers and businesses
• 35-hour work week
• Flexible working arrangements within the province of Ontario
• Join a team that values your voice and encourages fresh ideas
• Learn, grow, and be inspired through hands-on collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals.

Job Summary

The Digital Marketing & Social Media Student will play a key role in supporting WSPS’ digital presence throughout the term. This role focuses on social media content creation, strategy development, campaign execution, and performance reporting, while also contributing to general digital marketing activities such as email marketing and advertising support.

Responsibilities

1. Social Media Support

• Assist with daily management of WSPS social media channels, including scheduling posts, monitoring activity, and engaging with audiences.
• Create compelling, on-brand content for platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
• Support the execution of social media campaigns aligned with organizational goals.

2. Social Media Strategy Development

• Contribute to the development of social media strategies that support WSPS’ brand and campaigns.
• Participate in planning sessions to identify audiences, key messages, and content themes.
• Support the full lifecycle of social media initiatives, from concept development to execution and community engagement.
• Track campaign performance and provide insights to inform future strategies.

3. Content Creation

• Develop visual and written content using tools such as Canva.
• Collaborate with the MarCom teams to brainstorm and produce new content ideas.
• Ensure all content aligns with WSPS brand guidelines and messaging.

4. General Digital Marketing Support

• Assist with updating and maintaining website content to ensure clarity and accuracy.
• Support email marketing activities, including drafting newsletters and promotional messages.
• Help coordinate digital advertising efforts by preparing creative assets and monitoring campaign performance.
• Ensure consistency across all digital channels and campaigns.

5. Analytics & Reporting

• Track social media and campaign performance metrics and compile regular updates.
• Analyze engagement trends and audience behaviour.
• Provide insights and recommendations to optimize content and campaign performance.

6. Contributing to a Healthy & Safe Work Environment (at all times)

• Follow all WSPS Health & Safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Promote a respectful, safe, and inclusive workplace culture.
• Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and related regulations.

Skills, Knowledge, Expertise

Minimum

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience creating or managing content for social media platforms.
• Proficiency with Canva or similar design tools.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Creative, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced digital environment.
• Video production experience an asset.

Preferred

• Previous related working experience considered an asset
• Familiarity with AEO, SEO, and GEO optimization strategies.
• Basic video editing skills using tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, or similar.
• Basic understanding of AI concepts and how they can improve digital marketing systems and frameworks.
• Passion for social media and community building, with a strong sense of creativity and cultural awareness.
• Interest in internal and external influencer collaboration.

Additional Requirements

• Candidates are required to reside in the province of Ontario (or National Capital Region), maintain a private and safe workspace, and have a high-quality internet connection.

To be eligible under the Canada Summer Jobs Program, applicants must:

• be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment and
• have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

Application Information

Deadline for Application: Monday, March 2, 2026 by 4:00 pm eastern time

To Apply: Visit our Employment Opportunities page and click Start Application to apply!

• Please note, all applicants must apply through our Applicant Tracking System*

Feel like you have some of the requirements but not all? We welcome applications from all candidates including those whose knowledge, skills and experiences have been developed through alternative pathways from the requirements listed.

We believe that diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives make us stronger. Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, creating an inclusive work environment and encouraging employees to be their most authentic self.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) 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 staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

WSPS may use AI to support parts of the recruitment process, while all hiring decisions remain with the hiring team.

We thank all those that apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.