22 Jan
Dixon Hall
Old Toronto
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Marketing & Communications
Union: Excluded
Salary: $17.20/hr
File #: 25-MC-02
Posting Date: January 21, 2025
Posting Close: April 1, 2025
Location: 58 Sumach. Toronto, ON M5A 3J7
This position is dependent upon approved funding from Canada Summer Jobs.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director, Marketing and Communications, the Public Relations Assistant- Canada Summer Jobs position is responsible for assisting both the Director and Digital Marketing Specialist to help and create a public relations database.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with drafting media releases and media advisories.
- Assist with creating content for newsletters.
- Assist with creating a media database.
- Maintain accurate information and documentation.
- Assist in organizing, and providing coverage of events and campaigns.
- Collaborate effectively with the Marketing and Communications team and various internal and external stakeholders to align departmental initiatives with Agency goals. Execute tasks in an efficient and client-focused manner to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Actively participate in departmental meetings and events.
- Engage in regular meetings with the Director and other staff to discuss individual and team effectiveness.
- Adhere to agency policies, procedures, and the Mission, Vision, and Values of Dixon Hall.
- Other Duties as assigned.
Canada Summer Jobs Requirements
- Must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period.
- Must 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.
- Must 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.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in, or recently completed, post-secondary education in Communications, Public Relations, or another related program.
- Relevant work experience (placement opportunities included) in similar environments is an asset.
- Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher) and database management.
- Able to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently.
- Dependable, punctual and flexible.
- A second language is an asset.
- Must be qualified to work in Canada legally for the employer.
- Able to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening check with a ‘Clear’ or satisfactory result that meets the operational requirements of the Agency.
- Must have up-to-date vaccinations against COVID-19 with a vaccine that has been approved for use in Canada.
Dixon Hall is dedicated to fostering an inclusive selection process and work environment, guided by their Race Relations and Employment Equity Policies. If selected for an interview, please inform the hiring manager or the People and Culture team of any accommodations you may require during the interview process. Please feel free to apply even if you do not meet the Canada Summer Jobs requirements.
To achieve their goal of inclusivity and diversity, Dixon Hall actively seeks exceptional candidates from varied backgrounds and with lived experiences. Individuals who self-identify as being from marginalized communities, including Indigenous peoples, racialized persons,
persons with disabilities, and those from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community or who have experienced homelessness, are strongly encouraged to apply.
This position is dependent upon approved funding from Canada Summer Jobs.
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