Communications Assistant - Canada Summer Jobs

Communications Assistant

Operations (OPS1) 

Are you passionate about contributing to the community? Are you interested in working for an organization that is committed to learning and growing, puts people at the centre of our work, believes in a culture of belonging and builds on the strength of our community?

Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health supports individuals, families and communities as they work to strengthen their wellbeing and mental health. Our vision is to have a connected community where all people thrive.

WHAT’S THE OPPORTUNITY?

Through the Canada Summer Jobs Program, we are looking for a Communications Assist to join our team this summer. In this role, you will assist the Philanthropy and Engagement team with program material, updating website content, social media, print branding and the annual impact report. You will play a key part in supporting the agency’s Marketing and Communications plan.

This vacancy is dependent on successful funding through the Canada Summer Jobs program.

WHY WORK FOR US?

We are an organization that serves individuals, families and communities within the Waterloo Region. We are excited about our work, the impact we have in the community and our people (our people are our superpower!). We are committed to doing what is best for our community and to developing our people.

Join us to:
• Do work that matters.
• Be part of a caring, passionate, and collaborative workplace that lives its values.
• Learn new skills and support us in creating a more seamless experience for individuals, families and our community.
• Be a part of our diversity, equity, and inclusion journey.
• Put the people we serve at the centre of everything we do.
• Have a positive impact in our community.
• Grow, try new things, and use your transferrable skills across programs and teams.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
•    Support the execution of Camino’s marketing, branding, and communications plan. 
•    Research information and materials to help maintain branding trends 
•    Contribute to storytelling to show Camino’s Impact by making our stories more robust on our website  
•    Assist with initial design layout, art and copy ie. flyers and social media 
•    Assist in the preparation and scheduling of social media posts 
•    Help with event support and resource management 
•    Participate as a member of the Philanthropy and Engagement team by attending team meetings.  
•    Model Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health values in your everyday work 
•    We put people at the centre of our work,  
•    We are a culture of belonging,  
•    We learn, grow and try new things,  
•    We build on the strength of our community. 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
•    Knowledge of communications and marketing ethics and best practices 
•    Completion of / enrolment in a post-secondary education program within the Communications, Design or Marketing field 
•    Graphic design and social media marketing experience  
•    Strong communication and collaboration skills 
•    Ability to process direction & pair with brand guidelines 
•    Creativity & flexibility 
•    Attention to detail, time management skills & ability to prioritize multiple projects 
•    Desktop publishing tools and graphic design software an asset ie Adobe Creative Suite 
•    1-2 years of administrative experience preferred 
•    Working knowledge of MS Office Tools, programs and general computer skills 
•    Ability to work independently at times, and as a team player as part of a larger team 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

These positions are dependent on receiving funding through the Canada Summer Jobs program, and therefore applicants must meet the following requirements, should the application be approved:
•    Between the ages of 15 and 30 at the start of employment
•    Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of employment
•    Hold 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
•    Full-Time Camino employees are ineligible for Canada Summer Jobs funded positions

The successful candidate will be notified of the funding decision once it is received by Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health

ANYTHING ELSE I SHOULD KNOW?:
•    This is a Full Time (37.5 hours/week), temporary employment position
•    Requires the ability to commute throughout the Waterloo Region to different office locations
•    Must be able to provide either proof of COVID-19 vaccination (first 2 doses) or documentation providing a satisfactory reason under the Ontario Human Rights Code for not being vaccinated
•    Must complete a satisfactory Police Record with Judicial Matters check
•    Wage: $21.30 per hour
•    Estimated start date for this role will be May 11, 2026, and will end August 28, 2026. 

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY

Camino is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity. At Camino we believe that diversity enriches our performance, clients, services offered, the communities where we live and work, and the lives of our employees. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources ([email protected]). While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As we continue to be responsive to the changing needs of our communities, we acknowledge the historical and present-day violence and systemic barriers that continue to harm members of our Region and that we must ask ourselves not if we are complicit, but how.

Camino is committed to developing anti-oppressive practices and equitable outcomes for the families we serve while ensuring that our programs reflect and meet their needs. We recognize that we must work in collaboration with others to dismantle systems of oppression, discrimination, and violence that people face as a result of their diversity, beliefs and identities.

Building equity takes time, resources, intentional commitment and behavioural change. It is an ongoing process, and we start by recognizing the racism and discrimination faced by Indigenous people, Black people, Asian communities, racialized people, ethnic or linguistic groups, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, unhoused people, people with mental illness and people with physical and intellectual disabilities.

To help us create change and ensure that we can continue helping families thrive, Camino has invested in antiracism and anti-oppression training for all our employees. In addition, we have engaged in an organizational assessment to identify and address gaps. We have also created an Equity Leader position to help ensure our policies, processes, and practices eliminate any existence or influence of systemic racism across our organization.

We have a lot of work to do, and we are committed to keep moving forward on this learning journey. We will continue to listen, learn, and take action to ensure that everyone at Camino experiences true equity, empowerment, and inclusion.