Intern, Economic Development, Innovation & Tech

JOB TITLE: Intern Economic Development Innovation & Tech
DEPARTMENT: Office of the CAO
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1
JOB STATUS & DURATION: Temporary

HOURS OF WORK: 35 hour workweek
LOCATION: City Hall 1st Floor
HOURLY RATE: $21.98
JOB TYPE: Management and Administration
POSTING DATE: January 14 2025
CLOSING DATE: January 24 2025

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to the Innovation and Technology Sector Manager you will support the execution of projects events and the development and growth of talent in the community to retain and attract business investment and job creation. If youre looking for an opportunity to be challenged work as part of a team and use creativity to bring ideas to life this position is for you.

• Project Execution: Support the planning and implementation of projects and events that showcase Brampton sustaining continuous engagement sector growth and development
• Support business visits: Prepare key materials and research for management prior to business visits. Making phone calls to businesses
• Support Communications Initiatives: Coordinate special promotions trade shows and collateral. Assists in the preparation of copy statistics and PowerPoint presentations.
• Coordination and administration: Participates in the coordination of administration for programs including: coordinating community events; drafts speaking notes relevant to special event programs and researches topics for speech purposes as requested. Take meeting minutes in meetings and follow-up with team members for actions

• Digital Marketing: Working on sector newsletter as well as managing distribution and digital marketing needs including leveraging technology and API to enhance distribution and measuring outreach.

• Project Leadership: Event and project leadership to plan and see through hackathon events with student and technology groups looking to cohost events with Innovation and Technology Team.

• Performs additional similar and related duties as assigned

SELECTION CRITERIA:

EDUCATION:

• High school (Grade 12) graduation plus working towards an Undergraduate Degree and/or Post-Graduate Degree in Business Marketing or post graduate certificate in related field (or equivalent experience).
• Background in technology and innovation is an asset

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects at once
• Exhibit a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Strong customer service orientation
• Superior organizational and time management skills
• Has a strong understanding of digital media platforms
• Be self-motivated and capable of working in a team environment and independently

**These positions are funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Program (2026) and all applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria. For Eligibility Criteria please visit will be given to students that have a permanent residency in Brampton.

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience please apply online by clicking the button above by January 19 2026 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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