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Communications Assistant : Social Media and Outreach

Parks Canada - Southwestern Ontario Field Unit

Closing date : February 1, 2026 - 23 : 59, Pacific Time

Reference number

CAP25J-022258-000061 Selection process number

2026-CAP-SWON-EA-STU-005 Location

Amherstburg (Ontario), Hamilton (Ontario), Kitchener (Ontario), Leamington (Ontario), Niagara-on-the-Lake (Ontario) Employment tenure

Various terms from April to September 2026 Salary

$17.75 to $18.84 per hour - Salary to be determined at the time of the appointment Who can apply

To be eligible, you must be : A student in an accredited institution or a recent graduate in the last 4 months; or someone between the ages of 15 and 30 years old who self-identifies as belonging to one or more Employment Equity groups (i.e. Indigenous youth, Racialized youth, or youth with disabilities). Organization information

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Duties

• Assist with the creation and writing of digital communications materials – including but not limited to social media campaigns, web content, e-newsletters, media information, and other documents;
• Support in assembling and organizing information, coordinating communication approvals, and preparing content for publication;
• Participate in virtual or in-person events to engage the public; deliver educational messages or activities and provide visitor information on Parks Canada administered places in Southwestern Ontario;
• Record accounts of public interactions and file electronic reports on events and successes;
• Potential travel in Southwestern Ontario to assist with special events at Parks Canada administered places;
• Support in data organization for photo and video gallery and promotions products;
• Assist as needed with events both at our sites and in neighbouring communities, tourism programs, and other promotions and marketing tasks. Work environment

Would you like an opportunity to gain valuable experience in the field of communications working for a tourism-centred government agency? Parks Canada is looking for a creative, passionate candidate with excellent communication skills to help promote information and stories on some of this country’s most significant natural and cultural heritage. Help us connect with all Canadians and visitors to share Parks Canada administered sites in Southwestern Ontario.The Communications Assistant will work with the Parks Canada Southwestern Ontario Field Unit External Relations team to participate in outreach events and develop communications products for Fort George, Fort Malden, HMCS Haida, Woodside, Niagara National Historic Sites, and Point Pelee National Park. Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to hire students and youths for summer 2026. The exact number of positions available is to be determined. Opportunities are 37.5 or 40 hours per week.Please clearly indicate in your application which position you are interested in. If you are interested in more than one position, please indicate them in order of preference. We may only contact candidates who demonstrated clearly in their resume the skills required for this opportunity. Important messages

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