The City of Quinte West invites applications for the following seasonal position:

Social Media and Communications Assistant - Community Services and Strategic Partnerships

Purpose & Scope of Position:

The Social Media and Communications Assistant is responsible for providing social media and communications support to the Corporate Communications team.

Requirements :

This position required the incumbent to be currently enrolled in or a recent graduate from a two (2) year community college diploma in Public Relations, Communications, Business Administration, Journalism or a related program.

A minimum of three (3) months experience in a communications or public relations environment is required. The successful candidate will also have experience with planning, creating, implementing, and measuring high-quality social media campaigns on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Remuneration: 2024 Non Union Salary Band 3: $25.71 per hour; 4% vacation.

Note: This is a seasonal position with full time hours from May to October.

How to Apply:

Qualified applicants are invited to apply with their resume by 11:59 pm on March 24, 2024. They may also visit the City of Quinte West website at for more information.

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 the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Quinte West is pleased to accommodate individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call 613-392-2841 (1106) or email if you require an accommodation to ensure your participation in the recruitment and selection process.

Job Types : Temporary, Contract

Contract length : 6 months

Salary: From $25.71 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Work Location: In person