2026 Marketing Assistant - Summer Student (Economic Development Corporation)

2026 Marketing Assistant - Summer Student (Economic Development Corporation)

605 Talbot St, St Thomas, ON N5P 1C6, Canada

Job Description

Posted Monday, December 1, 2025 at 5 : 00 a.m. | Expires Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 4 : 59 a.m.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

2026 SUMMER HIRING

Economic Development Corporation

4 Month Term April 27, 2026 - September 4, 2026

Applications must be received on or before Friday March 6, 2026 at 11 : 59 p.m.

Under the direct supervision of the EDC Manager of Marketing & Communications, be responsible for assisting with marketing activities associated with the Horton Farmers’ Market, Small Business Enterprise Centre, and in support of Railway City Tourism.

Major Tasks :

Digital Content & Marketing Functions :

• Creates engaging and relevant content for the organization's social media platforms under the direction of the Marketing and Communications Manager.
• Assists in planning and drafting of posts for 3-4 distinct channels to maintain a consistent online presence for our brands.
• Monitors social media channels for comments, questions, and engagement.
• Performs other duties, responsibilities and functions as assigned.

Event Support / Customer Service :

Qualifications :

The Work Week Includes :

Thirty-five hours per week with some weekends and evenings

Remuneration Ra nge : $17.76 - $19.47 per hour (2025 Rates), p lus 4% vacation pay, working a 35 hour workweek.

Any new hires will be required to obtain and submit a satisfactory Police Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment, prior to their start date. Police Criminal Record Searches will only be requested for those eighteen (18) years of age or older. Those selected for re-hire will not be required to attain a new police check; however, they will be required to sign a ‘Criminal Offence Self Declaration Form’ so long as no less than twelve (12) months have passed since their last day of work with the Corporation.

HOW TO APPLY :

Go towww.stthomas.ca – Employment, Employment Opportunities.Go to Posting Title and click the ‘Apply Now’ button.You may need to register / create a Login.

Please import / upload your COVER LETTER AND RESUME individually (i.e. pdf, word) and ensure you have attached all documents prior to submitting your application.

Note : You may be required to answer Qualification questions during the application process.

The City of St. Thomas is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, you must provide your accommodation needs in advance. Questions may be directed to the Human Resources Department at 519-631-1680 ext. 4146.

Although we appreciate all applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal Information on this application is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act., R.S.O. 2001, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility and suitability for employment with the City of St. Thomas.

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