Communications Summer Student

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Communications Summer Student Start Date : May 4, 2026 Employment Status : Summer Student (up to 16 weeks) Reporting To : Communications Officer Union Affiliation : Non-union Posting Date : February 3, 2026 Closing Date February 24, 2026 at 4 : 30 pm Contract Duration : May 4, 2026 – September 4, 2026 Position Summary : Perth County is recruiting for a Communications Summer Student to assist assists in supporting communication initiatives to promote transparency, community engagement, and public awareness of the County’s programs and services. Reporting to the Communications Officer, the student will help develop and share content across various platforms, including Perth County’s website, social media channels and the development of print materials.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Generates content for social media and writes engaging captions for posts and reels
• Write, proofread and edit engaging material for print, web and social media
• Ensure all communications materials adhere to corporate brand guidelines, maintaining consistency in tone and style
• Create and edit graphic files using photo editing software
• Review and enhance web content including the development of SEO information
• Review social media and website material and support media monitoring activities
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop messaging and plan communication campaigns to promote public education of County programs and initiatives
• Assist with the development of written materials including reports, media releases and council highlights
• Assist with the development and planning of the annual communication calendar
• Develop and maintain an up-to-date catalogue of social media advertisements, including tracking active campaigns, creative assets and performance metrics
• Create and format accessible content in compliance with AODA requirements, ensuring all digital and print materials meet accessibility standards
• Conduct research and benchmarking to support the development and review of internal corporate policies, identifying best practices and comparable approaches
• Ensure that Occupational Health and Safety practices and County of Perth policies and procedures are adhered to; wear any personal protective equipment required to ensure personal safety and report any known hazards and / or incidents in the workplace to immediate Supervisor
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications :

Shift : Monday to Friday, 8 : 30 am to 4 : 30 pm (35 hours per week)

Hourly Rate : $18.73

Those interested may submit their application online at by February 24, 2026 at 4 : 30 pm. Interviews may commence as qualified applications are received.

Interviews may be conducted virtually. No artificial intelligence (AI) tools are used in the screening, assessment, or selection of candidates. This posting reflects an existing summer student vacancy that we are seeking to fill.

To be eligible for summer student employment, applicants must meet the Canada Summer Jobs program requirements :

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected under MFIPPA and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment. The County of Perth is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

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